Scholarship Name: International Leader of Tomorrow Award
Brief description: The University of British Columbia- UBC- Canada is offering need-based International Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships Award for Undergraduate Students 2015/2016
Eligible Field of Study: Courses offered at the university
About Scholarship: The University of British Columbia- UBC- Canada International Leader of Tomorrow Award recognizes international students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, recognized achievement in fields of endeavour such as the performing arts, sports, debating or creative writing, or external academic competitions and examinations.
A standard needs-assessment is made, based on financial information provided by students and their families.
Scholarship Offered Since: Not sure but been around since 2010
Scholarship Type: for Undergraduate degree
Selection Criteria and Eligibility
Award candidates must be nominated by the high school they are currently attending, recently graduated from, or the college/university they are transferring from. To be considered for an International Leader of Tomorrow Award, students must:
- be applying for their first undergraduate degree
- be admissible to the first choice program they are applying to, including meeting UBC’s English Language Admission Standard
- have an excellent academic record (at least an “A” average or equivalent standard)
- be an international student, who is neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident of Canada, and who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian Study Permit (visa)
- demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent them from pursuing a UBC degree
- be entering a UBC undergraduate degree program from a recognized secondary school, college or other university
Number of Scholarships: several
Value of Scholarship: costs of tuition, fees and living costs, minus the financial contribution the student and their family can make annually towards these costs
Duration of Scholarship: The International Leader of Tomorrow Award can be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study, or to degree completion, whichever is less, provided the student achieves satisfactory academic standing in their faculty, continues to demonstrate financial need, and maintains their Canadian study permit (visa).
Eligible Countries: International students
To be taken at (country): University of British Columbia- UBC- Canada
Application Deadline: Nomination packages must be postmarked by December 10, 2014. Nominees must also complete the online application for academic admission to UBC by December 10, 2014 and meet the UBC English Language Admission Requirement by January 31, 2015.
Offered annually? Yes
How to Apply
Visit scholarship webpage for details
Sponsors: University of British Columbia- UBC- Canada
Important Notes: Although applicants to UBC can specify two program choices in their application for admission, an International Leader of Tomorrow Award nomination will be considered only in relation to the nominee’s first choice program. Early application is encouraged, to ensure an application decision can be made in time for nomination consideration.
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