University of British Columbia 2022 Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award (Canada)

This award recognizes outstanding international undergraduate students from impoverished or war-torn areas who have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances, and who would be unable to attend university without financial assistance.

• Table of Content
• About University Of British Columbia
• Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award
• Aim and Benefits of Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award
• Requirements for Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University Of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world and recently recognized as North America’s most international university. Since 1915, our motto, Tuum Est (It is Yours), has been a declaration of our commitment to attracting and supporting those who have the drive to shape a better world. As a result, UBC students, faculty and staff continue to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo, placing us at the forefront of discovery, learning and engagement. UBC encourages... continue reading

Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award

Aim and Benefits of Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award

The value of your Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award is proportional to your demonstrated financial need and sufficient to cover living expenses and tuition costs for your degree of study.

Requirements for Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award Qualification

To be considered for the Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award:

• You must be an international student who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit.
• You must be graduating or have recently graduated from a recognized senior secondary school.
• You must be applying for your first undergraduate degree.
• You must meet UBC’s admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Admission Standard.
• You must demonstrate superior academic achievement (at least an A average or equivalent standard) and leadership potential.
• You must come from a war-torn, politically unstable, or economically disadvantaged region of the world.
• You must have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances and have no financial means from family or other sources to pursue post-secondary education in your own country (because it is unavailable or unattainable) or outside your country (because it is unaffordable).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Decide on the academic program you want to study, and which campus you want to choose.

2. Submit your application to UBC.

3. To apply for the International Scholars Program, you must be nominated by your school or non-profit, and submit a reference from an academic referee. Confirm that your school or non-profit is able to nominate you, and inform your nominator and academic referee that you’d like to apply for the International Scholars Program.

A single high school, college, or university may nominate up to three students for UBC Vancouver (including Vantage College), and one student for UBC Okanagan. A non-profit may only nominate a high school student who is involved with their organization. This nomination will count towards the total nominations permitted from a student’s school.

(Please note: your nominator should be your school counsellor or equivalent, and your academic referee should be someone who is familiar with you and your work – for example, your teacher for your chosen area of study.)

4. Gather your required financial information, as well as notes on any extracurricular activities and awards.

5. Apply for the International Scholars Program by completing this form.

For more details, visit UBC website.