University of British Columbia International Major Entrance Scholarship 2026-27

International Major Entrance Scholarships (IMES) are awarded to exceptional international students entering undergraduate programs at UBC. Students receive their IMES when they enter their first year at UBC, and the scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years of study. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 15, 2026
• Value$10,000 - $20,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of British Columbia
• City to studyVancouver
• School to studyUniversity of British Columbia
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

$10,000 – $20,000/year.

Requirements

To be considered for the IMES, you must:

• Be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school.
• Be an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa). (Changes to your citizenship status will affect your IMES eligibility.)
• Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and intellectual promise, as well as impressive extracurricular and community involvement.
• Not be nominated for a need-and-merit-based International Scholars award.
• Apply to UBC by the admissions deadline.

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

If you apply to UBC by the admissions deadline, you will automatically be considered for the International Major Entrance Scholarship 

For more details, visit UBC Scholarship webpage