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Scholarship Name	International Major Entrance Scholarship
Academic Year	2025
Scholarship amount	$20,000
Nationality	Any
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. The number and level of these scholarships awarded each year vary, depending on available funding. For the 2025/2026 academic year, IMES awards will be valued at $10,000 – $20,000/year. Eligibility 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.
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Scholarship Name	Outstanding International Student Award
Academic Year	2025
Scholarship amount	$25,000
The Outstanding International Student (OIS) Award is a one-time, merit-based entrance scholarship awarded to qualified students when they are offered admission to UBC. Students selected for this award show strength academically and display involvement outside of the classroom. For the 2025/2026 academic year, OIS awards will be valued at $10,000 – $25,000. Eligibility To be considered for an OIS Award, you must: Be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school or post-secondary (university or college). Be an international student studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa). (Changes to your citizenship status will affect your scholarship eligibility.) Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and strong extracurricular involvement. Not be nominated for a need-and-merit-based International Scholars award.
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