University of British Columbia International Leader of Tomorrow (ILOT) Undergraduate Scholarships 2018/2019

The University of British Columbia- UBC- Canada is offering need-based International Leader of Tomorrow (ILOT) Scholarships Award for Undergraduate Students 2018/2019.

Application Deadline: 15th November, 2017

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: International

To be taken at (country): University of British Columbia- UBC- Canada

About the Award: The University of British Columbia- UBC- Canada International Leader of Tomorrow (ILOT) 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.

Type: Undergraduate taught

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 your first undergraduate degree
• be admissible to the first-choice degree you are applying to, including meeting UBC’s English Language Admission 

• be applying for your first undergraduate degree
• be admissible to the first-choice degree you 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 – neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident of Canada – and be studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit (student visa)
• demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent you 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).

How to Apply

Visit Scholarship Webpage for details

Sponsors: University of British Columbia- UBC- Canada

Important Notes: Although candidates 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.