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For domestic First Nations, Inuit, or Métis undergraduate students entering UBC Vancouver directly from secondary school or transferring from another post-secondary institution who demonstrate financial need and academic merit.
Renewable entrance awards are funded through a UBC endowment for the Blue and Gold Centennial Indigenous Scholars program. Subject to continued academic standing, awards renew for up to three additional years or until the first undergraduate degree is completed.
Selection also weighs leadership, community service, and extracurricular achievement. Awards are made on the recommendation of the Centennial Scholars Entrance Award Committee. Apply through the UBC Entrance Award application.
The Blue & Gold Centennial Indigenous Scholars Award awards Amount varies.
The deadline is December 1, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Canada; University of British Columbia Vancouver; First Nations; Inuit. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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Yes, the application includes one essay question. Award Scholar drafts scholarship essays in your own voice, so the writing takes minutes instead of hours.
Entry is automatic when you meet the criteria; there is no separate application to submit.