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. Students selected for this award show strength academically and display involvement outside of the classroom.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the IMES, you must:
- Be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school or post-secondary (university or college)
- 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
- apply to UBC before the deadline
Offered Benefits
The number and level of these scholarships awarded each year vary, depending on available funding.
Application Process
Interested and qualified? Go to University of British Columbia (UBC) on ssc.adm.ubc.ca to apply.
If you apply to UBC by January 15, you will be automatically considered for the IMES.
