UBC’s International Scholars are part of the International Scholars Program, which offers the chance to:

• Earn a globally recognized degree at a top university
• Study with the brightest students in the world
• Take advantage of unique learning opportunities

International Leader of Tomorrow Award recognizes international undergraduate students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, and recognized achievement in other key areas.

The value of your International Leader of Tomorrow Award is proportional to your financial need. Financial need is determined by totalling tuition, fees, and living costs, and subtracting the financial contribution you and your family can make each year. A standard needs assessment is based on the financial information provided by you and your family.

Your award may be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion – whichever comes first – provided you achieve satisfactory academic standing in your faculty, continue to demonstrate financial need, and maintain your Canadian study permit (student visa).

Award Details

International Leader of Tomorrow Award winners receive awards proportional to financial need. Financial need is determined by tuition, fees, and living costs, minus the financial contribution you and your family can make annually. A standard needs-assessment is based on the financial information provided by you and your family.

The Award can be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion, whichever is less. Your award may be renewed provided you achieve satisfactory academic standing in your faculty, continue to demonstrate financial need, and maintain your Canadian study permit (student visa).

Eligibility

To be considered for the International Leader of Tomorrow Award:

• You must be an international student who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit.
• You must be entering UBC from a recognized secondary school, college, or other universities.
• You must be applying for your first undergraduate degree.
• You must meet UBC’s  admission requirements including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Admission Standard.
• You must demonstrate superior academic achievement (at least an A average or equivalent standard).
• You must demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent you from pursuing a UBC degree.