What external scholarships could I apply for as an international student at UBC?
Beyond UBC's own awards, you have access to several externally funded scholarships as an international student. These include the International Major Entrance Scholarship, Vantage One scholarships and awards, funding from the British Columbia provincial government, UBC Faculty of Education bursaries, and awards offered through parents' associations, employers, or unions.
If you are budgeting for UBC and only looking at university-administered aid, you are missing a whole category of funding. Several organizations outside UBC itself also fund international students, and you can be eligible for more than one at once.
External Scholarships You Can Explore
| Scholarship or Fund | Source |
|---|---|
| International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES) | Merit-based entrance award |
| Vantage One Scholarships and Awards | Tied to the Vantage One pathway program |
| Provincial Government Funding | British Columbia government |
| UBC Faculty of Education Bursaries | Faculty-specific funding |
| Parents' Associations, Employer, or Union Awards | Community and workplace-linked organizations |
Why This Matters For Your Application
Since these awards come from different bodies, their eligibility rules and deadlines will not always match UBC's own admission calendar, so you cannot rely on a single application to cover all of them.
My Advice
Check with your parents' employer, union, or any community association you belong to in India, since awards through these channels are easy to overlook but can be combined with UBC's own scholarships.
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