International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)
Partial renewable merit award for Undergraduate study in Canada.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Canada
Funding
CAD $10,000–$25,000/year (2026/27 academic year). Renewable for up to 3 additional years (4 years total). Number and level of awards vary by available funding.
Eligible applicants
International
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Overview
International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES) is offered by University of British Columbia for Undergraduate study in Canada. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust apply to UBC by the admissions deadline; entering directly from secondary school
- UBC admissions application with academic transcripts and personal profileRequired
What this scholarship covers
CAD $10,000–$25,000/year tuition reduction
Included
Renewable for up to 4 years total
Included
CAD $10,000–$25,000/year (2026/27 academic year). Renewable for up to 3 additional years (4 years total). Number and level of awards vary by available funding. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Must be an international student on a Canadian study permit. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not eligible.
- International eligibility
- Open to international students from all countries; no country restrictions published.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Exceptional academic achievement and intellectual promise
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- LeadershipCompetitive
- Impressive extracurricular and community involvement
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- University of British Columbia
Official eligibility summary
International students entering UBC directly from secondary school on a Canadian study permit, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.
Applicant profile
- International
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Canada
Current-cycle criteria
- International students entering UBC directly from secondary school on a Canadian study permit, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply to UBC by the admissions deadline (no separate award application needed).
- 2
Automatically considered for IMES alongside all eligible international applicants after receiving an offer of admission.
- 3
Await award decision email (Feb–April); accept by your admission acceptance deadline (usually May 1).
Application timeline
Application cycle
Evaluated after offer of admission; award decisions released February–April annually. Recipients notified before their May 1 admission acceptance deadline.
The listed deadline is January 15, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of British Columbia
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is January 15, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.