International Leader of Tomorrow Undergraduate Scholarships at UBC 2016/17

The University of British Columbia- UBC- Canada is offering need-based International Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships Award for Undergraduate Students 2016/2017

Eligible Field of Study: Courses offered at the university

About Scholarship: The University of British Columbia- UBC- Canada International Leader of Tomorrow Award recognizes international students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, recognized achievement in fields of endeavour such as the performing arts, sports, debating or creative writing, or external academic competitions and examinations.

A standard needs-assessment is made, based on financial information provided by students and their families.

Scholarship Offered Since: Not sure but been around since 2010

Scholarship Type: for Undergraduate degree

Selection Criteria and Eligibility

Award candidates must be nominated by the high school they are currently attending, recently graduated from, or the college/university they are transferring from.

To be considered for an International Leader of Tomorrow Award, students must:

1. be applying for their first undergraduate degreebe admissible to the first choice program they are applying to, including meeting UBC’s English Language Admission Standard.
2. have an excellent academic record (at least an “A” average or equivalent standard)be an international student, who is neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident of Canada, and who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian Study Permit (visa)demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent them from pursuing a UBC degree.
3. be entering a UBC undergraduate degree program from a recognized secondary school, college or other university.

Number of Scholarships: several

Value of Scholarship: costs of tuition, fees and living costs, minus the financial contribution the student and their family can make annually towards these costs

Duration of Scholarship: The International Leader of Tomorrow Award can be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study, or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the student achieves satisfactory academic standing in their faculty, continues to demonstrate financial need, and maintains their Canadian study permit (visa).

Eligible Countries: International students

To be taken at (country): University of British Columbia- UBC- Canada

Application Deadline: Nomination packages must be postmarked by December 10, 2015. Nominees must also complete the online application for academic admission to UBC byDecember 10, 2015 and meet the UBC English Language Admission Requirement by January 31, 2016.

Offered annually? Yes

How to Apply

Visit scholarship webpage for details

Sponsors: University of British Columbia- UBC- Canada

Important Notes: Although applicants to UBC can specify two program choices in their application for admission, an International Leader of Tomorrow Award nomination will be considered only in relation to the nominee’s first choice program. Early application is encouraged, to ensure an application decision can be made in time for nomination consideration.

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