Scholarships at University of British Columbia

Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons who self-identify as Black, demonstrate financial need, meet UBC admissions requirements, and are entering a direct-entry undergraduate program from high school or another post-secondary institution without a prior degree. One-time and renewable awards of up to $80,000 are available through the Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program. Apply via the UBC Entrance Award Application with the UBC admission application. Materials include a Description of Circumstance (maximum 1,000 words), a Parent/Guardian Form when applicable, and a Reference Form.

For Canadian citizens and permanent residents entering UBC from high school or CEGEP who demonstrate academic and leadership achievements in the arts, community, athletics, and school. The program includes a one-time award of approximately $5,000 and renewable awards of up to $40,000 on the Okanagan campus or $80,000 on the Vancouver campus, each payable over four years. Indicate interest in the Awards section of the UBC application. All sections and the admission fee must be completed by the deadline. Applicants are evaluated on their first-choice degree only.

Doctoral students at UBC nominated through the Affiliated Fellowships competition. Up to about 25 Killam Doctoral Scholarships of $40,000 per year for up to two years; Vancouver-campus awardees who are eligible also receive Four Year Fellowship tuition support. UBC's most prestigious graduate awards, funded from the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund. Dorothy Killam asked that scholars be likely to advance learning or win distinction in a profession, with intellect grounded in sound character.

Doctoral students at UBC may be considered through the annual Affiliated Fellowships competition. Fellowships of $40,000 (subject to change) are awarded each year. Recipients are known as Li Tze Fong Scholars. The fellowships are made available by the University of British Columbia and the Li family in memory of Mr. Li Tze Fong.

For Indigenous students pursuing a health sciences degree on UBC's Vancouver campus. Most awards range from $750 to $2,500, with one award of $10,000. Contact the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health for application materials and current details.

For sons and daughters of International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union members in good standing who are entering a full first-year program at UBC, the University of Victoria, Simon Fraser University, BCIT, or a college in British Columbia. A $1,800 scholarship is offered in memory of William L. Hurford by the B.C. Maritime Employers Association. Submit a letter from the ILWU with the affiliation scholarships application. Students may not hold more than one ILWU scholarship at the same time.

For White Spot Limited employees and sons or daughters of employees who have served with White Spot for at least one year by the application deadline. Two $500 bursaries are offered. Open to students in a full program of studies at UBC, the University of Victoria, Vancouver Island University, Simon Fraser University, or the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Candidates must have achieved an average of at least 65% in their previous year of study. Awards are made in consultation with the company.

For exceptional international students entering UBC who demonstrate leadership and commitment to sustainability and climate change, natural resource conservation, social justice, equity and inclusion, or societal health and wellness. Priority is given to first-generation learners and those from diverse lived backgrounds. This is one of the need-and-merit awards in UBC's International Scholars Program. Eligible applicants study on a Canadian study permit, enter directly from secondary school for a first undergraduate degree, show superior academics, and demonstrate significant financial need. Award value is based on assessed need. Requires school nomination, a UBC admission application, financial documents, and four short essays (about 150 to 250 words each). The International Scholars Program application is due November 15.