Options for international student scholarships at UBC?

I'm hoping to attend the University of British Columbia as an international student but worried about the cost. What scholarships do they offer for internationals, and any advice on applying?

University of British Columbia (UBC) does offer a variety of scholarships specifically for international students.

One of noteworthy mention is the International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES). This scholarship is awarded to exceptional international students entering undergraduate programs at UBC. Typically, students with excellent grades and leadership skills are awarded this. IMES is a renewable scholarship for up to 3 years or to the end of the degree program, whichever is less. But it is important to remember the continuation of the scholarship for the subsequent years is subject to maintaining a high academic standing.

UBC also award Outstanding International Student (OIS) Award which is a one-time, merit-based entrance scholarship.

Keep in mind when you apply to UBC, you are automatically considered for IMES and OIS awards. They rely primarily on your grades and secondary school records, so it's essential that you focus on maintaining or improving your academic performance. The whole process is quite streamlined in that there's no separate application for these scholarships, your application for admission will serve as your scholarship application as well.

However, don't limit yourself to UBC's scholarships. Since you're an international student, there are plenty of external scholarships offered by external organizations and NGOs. It will require some research and the applications can be admittedly quite time-consuming, but they can help significantly offset the cost of tuition.

Hope this helps! Remember, it's essential to start early, not just for university applications, but also for scholarships. Good luck!