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UBC International Scholars Program 2027 (Undergraduate Entry)
UBC's flagship awards for international school leavers combine top grades with financial need. For strong Nigerian SS3 students with leadership records, it is one of the most generous undergraduate packages in Canada.
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Who it’s for
- Final-year secondary students or recent graduates (from June 2026)
- Straight-A or equivalent performers
- Students who show leadership and community service
- Families who cannot afford full UBC costs
What you get
An award sized to your assessed financial need, which can reach the full cost of tuition and living for the degree.
Requirements
- Four short essay responses (about 150-250 words each)
- One nominator (counsellor/principal) and one teacher referee
- Family financial documentation (income, assets, dependants)
- Secondary school transcripts/certificates (e.g. WAEC)
- English proficiency evidence if required
- Passport detailsCheck the official page
How to apply
- Get a nominator (principal/counsellor) and a teacher referee
- Start the UBC undergraduate application when it opens in October
- Complete the International Scholars application with four essays and financial details by 15 November
- Submit the UBC admission application by 1 December
- Send transcripts and English results by 31 January; do a video interview if invited
Timeline
- Opens1 Oct
- Closes15 Nov
Tips from past applicants
Ask your nominator early so they know the timeline. Make your essays specific about actions you took and what changed as a result.
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