Students receive their IMES when thy enter their first year at UBC, and the scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years of study. The number and level of these scholarships awarded each year vary, depending on available funding.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Eligible Countries: International
Eligibility Criteria: To be considered for the IMES, you must:
- be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school or post-secondary (university or college)
- be an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa). (Changes to your citizenship status will affect your IMES eligibility.)
- demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and intellectual promise, as well as impressive extracurricular and community involvement
- apply to UBC by January 15
Method of Application: If you apply to UBC by January 15, you will be automatically considered for the IMES.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15th January 2019