University of British Columbia Presidential Scholars Awards 2027

UBC is looking for the most accomplished and promising Canadian citizens and permanent residents to join our community. The Presidential Scholars Award program offers the most prestigious awards available to students who are entering UBC. These include a one-time award of approximately $5,000, and renewable awards of up to $40,000 on the Okanagan campus, and $80,000 on the Vancouver campus, each payable over four years.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 1, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of British Columbia
• City to studyVancouver
• School to studyUniversity of British Columbia
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

• One-time award

Approximately CAD $5,000

• Renewable award — Vancouver

Up to CAD $80,000 over four years

• Renewable award — Okanagan

Up to CAD $40,000 over four years

Requirements

High school and CEGEP students who are Canadian citizens and permanent residents are eligible for the Presidential Scholars Award. These awards recognize students who excel across the board and who have demonstrated academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school.

Application Documents

Applicants will be evaluated on their first-choice degree based on their academic profile and personal profile. We will not evaluate second-choice degrees for a Presidential Scholars Award.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit University of British Columbia scholarship webpage.