International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)

What it covers

CAD 10,000 - 25,000 per year (2026/27 values), renewable

Merit-based entrance scholarship for exceptional international students entering undergraduate programmes at UBC. Applicants who apply to UBC by the admissions deadline are considered automatically. It is renewable for up to three further years.

Who can apply

Eligible countries in Central Asia: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan.

International students studying on a Canadian study permit

Deadlines

1. 15 Jan 2027Application deadlineIn 61 days

No separate application; apply to UBC by the admissions deadline for September 2027 entry.

Universities

• University of British Columbia

Official link and source

• Official page you.ubc.ca
• Source you.ubc.ca

Checked 20 October 2026. Confirm every detail with the provider before you apply.