UBC International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)

University of British Columbia — Canada

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

International students applying to a UBC undergraduate programme; consideration is automatic when you apply by the admissions deadline. The award amount and selection criteria are not stated on the page - check UBC.

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About this opportunity

UBC's International Major Entrance Scholarship rewards top international students starting an undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia with an award towards tuition that can be renewed in later years.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. International students applying to a UBC undergraduate programme; consideration is automatic when you apply by the admissions deadline. The award amount and selection criteria are not stated on the page - check UBC.
2. Note the deadline. Jan (considered automatically if you apply by the UBC undergraduate admissions deadline; no separate form is stated) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
3. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
4. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.
5. Have your SOP and CV reviewed by someone who has seen successful applications before you submit.

Quick answers

Who can apply for UBC International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)?

International students applying to a UBC undergraduate programme; consideration is automatic when you apply by the admissions deadline. The award amount and selection criteria are not stated on the page - check UBC.

What does UBC International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES) cover?

Merit entrance awards of different sizes towards tuition, renewable for up to three more years of undergraduate study

When is the deadline for UBC International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)?

Jan (considered automatically if you apply by the UBC undergraduate admissions deadline; no separate form is stated) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with UBC International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)?

Host countries: Canada.

What documents do I need for UBC International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the UBC International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES) application?

Medium: UBC Admission Application + Separate International Scholarship Form