Scholarship Overview

The University of British Columbia is pleased to offer the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship Award in Canada to all exceptional candidates in 2023. The Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award recognizes international undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, leadership abilities, participation in student activities, and community service, as well as recognized excellence in other critical areas.

The value of this Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award is directly related to your level of financial need. To determine how much money you and your family can contribute each year, add your tuition, fees, and living expenses together. A typical needs analysis is based on the financial information you and your family have provided. Your scholarship may be extended for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or until you complete your degree, whichever comes first, as long as you maintain your Canadian study permit, demonstrate continued financial need, and maintain good academic standing in your faculty (student visa).

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Host institution(s)

The host institution is University of British Columbia, Canada.

Level(s)/Field(s)

A bachelor's degree in any eligible program at the University of British Columbia.

Scholarship value

You must demonstrate financial need that would prevent you from pursuing a UBC degree otherwise. (All international students are automatically considered for the merit-based International Major Entrance Scholarships and Outstanding International Student Awards, which have a total value of $25,000 per year.) If this amount does not cover your tuition and living expenses, you may apply for the International Scholars Program.)

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Eligibility

Eligible candidates must meet the following:

  • You must be an international student with a Canadian study permit who will be studying in Canada.
  • You must be transferring from a recognized secondary school or entering UBC after completing your first year at a post-secondary college or other university.
  • You must have graduated from high school no earlier than June of the year preceding the academic year for which you are applying. Applicants for 2022, for example, must have graduated from high school
  • no earlier than June 2020.
  • You must be applying for your first bachelor's degree.
  • You must have a high level of academic achievement (achieve all As or equivalent standard).
  • You must demonstrate financial need that would prevent you from pursuing a UBC degree otherwise.
  • You must meet UBC’s admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Admission Standard.

Application instructions

To apply for the International Scholars program, you must be nominated by your school or non-profit and provide an academic referee reference. Confirm that your school or non-profit can nominate you and notify your nominator and academic referee that you want to apply for the International Scholars Program. Visit the official website for more details below.

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Official website

Official website link