Location: Canada
Program: Bachelors
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: 1 years
Deadline: November 15, 2025
The UBC Okanagan International Welcome Award is a prestigious entrance scholarship offered by the University of British Columbia to support outstanding international students beginning their undergraduate studies at the Okanagan campus. Valued at $5,000, the award is applied as a tuition credit in the first year and is automatically granted to eligible applicants—no separate application is required. Its purpose is to ease the financial burden on international students while recognizing their academic potential and commitment to pursuing higher education in Canada. By simply applying to UBC with a UBC Okanagan program as their first choice, admitted international students are considered for this scholarship.
The award is hosted by the University of British Columbia (UBC), one of Canada’s leading research universities, with campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna (Okanagan Valley). UBC consistently ranks among the world’s top universities, offering world-class teaching, research opportunities, and a supportive learning environment. The Okanagan campus, in particular, provides a close-knit community, modern facilities, and innovative programs that prepare students for global opportunities. Through initiatives like the International Welcome Award, UBC reaffirms its dedication to attracting diverse talent and fostering an inclusive academic community where international students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally.
Benefits of the Scholarship
The UBC Okanagan International Welcome Award is a $5,000 award applied to international students’ first-year tuition at UBC Okanagan. 50% of the award will be applied to Term 1 tuition and 50% of the award will be applied to Term 2 tuition, as long as students are enrolled in a minimum number of credits.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the International Welcome Award, you must:
- Be a first-year international student,
- Must be an international student (not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident).
- Select a UBC Okanagan degree listed as your first choice, and
- Be accepted to UBC Okanagan and enrol into your first-choice degree.
How to Apply
If you are accepted to UBC on your UBC Okanagan first-choice degree, this award will automatically be applied as a credit on your student account after you have accepted UBC’s offer of admission. You’ll be able to see this credit on your Applicant Service Centre account once classes start in September.
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
