The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver gives international students two kinds of entrance scholarship for September 2027. The need-based International Scholars Program closes at 11:59 pm Pacific time on 15 November 2026, and needs a school nomination. Merit awards are automatic if you apply by 15 January 2027. Nigerians are eligible for both.
The scholarships
- International Scholars Program (the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award and the Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award): for students with strong grades and leadership who need significant financial help; the Wehrung award is for students from impoverished or war-affected areas. UBC’s current page does not state the award values.
- International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES): CAD 10,000 to 25,000 a year, renewable for up to three more years.
- Outstanding International Student (OIS) Award: CAD 10,000 to 25,000, paid once.
You are considered for either the need-based awards or the merit awards, not both.
Eligibility: who can apply
- An international student starting first-year undergraduate study at UBC in September 2027, on a Canadian study permit.
- For IMES and OIS: admitted to UBC; financial need is not considered.
- For the International Scholars Program: excellent grades, leadership, significant financial need, and a nomination from your school.
How to apply
- International Scholars Program: ask your school counsellor or principal to nominate you, and a different teacher to act as referee. Submit your UBC application and the scholarship application by 11:59 pm PT on 15 November 2026. Supporting documents are due by 31 January 2027.
- IMES and OIS: apply to UBC by the general deadline, 11:59 pm PT on 15 January 2027. You are considered automatically.
- Decisions come between mid-February and the end of April 2027.
Official links
More scholarships open now
- Canada scholarships for Nigerian students
- Scholarships for Africans 2027, fully funded and partial
- Master’s scholarships 2027 for Nigerians and Africans
Checked against UBC’s official pages on 4 November 2026.
