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The deadline for Major Entrance Scholarships and UBC Entrance Awards is fast approaching! If you plan on applying, please make sure to complete and submit your application by the deadline.
Major Entrance Scholarships
Scholarships for students who have demonstrated academic achievement and leadership in the arts, community, athletics and academics. School counsellors nominate students for these scholarships.
Nomination packages are due on February 28, 2012.
Tips for Success
Student Essay
Talk about your character, leadership ability, vision and what makes you unique. Write clearly and concisely. Get your family, friends and teacher referees to edit and critique the essay. Help us get to know who you are!
Statement of Activities
Be clear and concise with the brief descriptions of your activities. You don’t want us to guess.
References
Review the Teacher and Community Reference questions before selecting your references and choose referees who can best answer the questions. References are intended to support your eligibility and should address all related award criteria, such as your demonstrated ability to lead and work with others, capacity for growth, character, etc.
UBC Major Entrance Scholarships are available for both our Vancouver campus and Okanagan campus.
UBC Entrance Awards
These awards support academically qualified students who show an interest in joining the UBC community, and who would not otherwise be able to attend without significant financial assistance.
Nomination packages are due on February 28, 2012.
Tips for Success
Description of Circumstances
Clearly and concisely describe you and your family’s financial circumstances and what makes it necessary for you to apply for an Entrance Award. Explain your interest in joining and contributing to the UBC community and how receiving this award will impact your personal situation now and in the future.
Personal Reference
Review the Personal Reference questions before choosing a reference who can best answer the questions. Your reference should be well-acquainted with you and should address all related award criteria.
UBC Entrance Awards are available for both our Vancouver campus and Okanagan campus.
If you’re looking for more information about UBC scholarships for Canadians, Student Financial Assistance & Awards is here for you.
Would it be possible for me to hand in my application in person at UBC instead of mailing it?
Hi Michelle,
You can certainly hand in your application by hand during our office hours.
Regards,
Jason
Hi,
Sorry I forgot to ask this but are Quebec’s CEGEP students eligible to apply? We are not considered as university students, but at the same time we are not high school or college students?
Thank you
Hi Jonathan,
Yes, CEGEP students are eligible to apply.
Regards,
Jason
Are Canadian applicants for the Bachelor’s of Computer Science Program eligible to apply for these scholarships?
Hi Jeremy,
Thank you for your comment! The listed scholarship opportunities are only available for Canadian students entering from High School. At this time, students entering the Bachelor’s of Computer Science, Integrated Computer Science (ICS) program, are not eligible because they are required to enter the program with an undergraduate degree and not from High School.
Regards,
Jason
Thank you for providing all those scholarships, I live in Quebec and really hope I would qualify for one.
Hi Jonathan,
All the best with your scholarship applications!
Regards,
Jason
I luv the UBC Comunity scholorship. I am a Nigerian & it pains me alot that its only for canadian student. If i wish i cld be given the chance even if i am a Nigerian.
Hi Etinemiderhi,
Thanks for your interest and enthusiasm for the UBC Community Scholarship. Our International Recruitment Office would be happy to give you more information about scholarships for international students.
Regards,
Jason
Hello,
For BC applicants, would the performance in the courses besides the top four affect the chances of admission? Also, would taking more than four UBC approved courses increase the chance of been admitted?
Thank you in advance,
Jenny
Hi Jenny,
Thank you for your comment! Applicants are evaluated on a broad range of criteria. Admissions will look at a combination of your grades and your personal profile. Taking more than the required courses could show that you are a more well rounded applicant and strengthen your application. This can also happen through, for example, community involvement, work experience or playing on a sports team. If you would like more information about how your individual application will be evaluated, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Regards,
Kathryn