University of British Columbia
Bachelor’s Degree

Deadline: 15 Nov/1 Dec (annual)
Study in:  Canada
Course starts 2023

Brief Description:

The Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award honors international undergraduate students who have demonstrated excellent academic accomplishment, leadership qualities, involvement in student activities and community service, and other noteworthy achievements.

Host Institution(s):

University of British Columbia in Canada

Level/Field of study:

Eligible undergraduate degrees offered by UBC

Number of Awards:

Approximately 50 were distributed across 4 awards

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

Your Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award's monetary worth is proportional to your financial need. Financial need is calculated by adding tuition, fees, and living expenses and subtracting the annual financial contribution you and your family can provide. A conventional needs assessment is based on the financial information you and your family submit.

Your scholarship may be renewed for up to three more years of undergraduate study or until you complete your degree, whichever comes first, providing you maintain satisfactory academic standing in your faculty, continue to demonstrate financial need, and keep your Canadian study permit (student visa).

Eligibility:

To be considered for the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award:

• You must be an international student with a Canadian study permit who will be studying in Canada.
• You must be transferring from a recognized secondary school or entering UBC after completing your first year at a post-secondary college or other university.
• You must have graduated from high school no earlier than June of the year preceding the academic year for which you are applying. Applicants for 2023, for example, must have graduated from high school no earlier than 2022.
• You must be applying for your first bachelor's degree.
• You must have a high level of scholastic achievement (all As or an equal standard).
• You must demonstrate financial necessity that would preclude you from earning a UBC degree otherwise.
• You must meet UBC’s admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Admission Standard.

Application Instructions:

Applications are currently closed.

To apply for the International Scholars program, you must be recommended by your school or non-profit and provide an academic referee reference. Confirm that your institution or non-profit can nominate you and notify your nominator and academic referee that you want to apply for the International Scholars Program.

Apply for the International Scholars Program by 15 November, and submit your admissions application to UBC by 1 December. By January 31, you must have met the UBC English Language Admission Requirement.

It is critical to go to the official website (link provided below) to access the online application form and learn more about how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-international-students/international-scholars/