Why should Taiwan high school students be prepared early?
University of British Columbia. International Scholars Program It is an important needs-based scholarship programme for new international undergraduate students. UBC has been announced, The entrance ladder will open in the fall of 2026 in September 2027. The deadline for applications for scholarships listed on the official Dates and Deathlines page is November 15, 2026 23:59 (PST) 。
The plan is not based solely on the results of the examination, but on an assessment of:
- Excellence in academic performance
- Leadership and community contributions
- Significant financial requirements
- UBC enrolment and English requirements met
Can Taiwan students apply?
Yes, but subject to the complete condition of UBC for International Scholars. For high school students in Taiwan, the main ones are:
- As an international student, he went to Canada to study and hold a story.
- UBC is promoted directly from accredited secondary schools.
- Applying for the first university degree.
- 2027 Winter Session applicants, who graduated from high school no earlier than June 2026.
- It has to be proven that without significant financial assistance, UBC attendance costs are difficult to cover.
- There is a need for nominations from schools or qualified institutions, and there are additional teachers ' nominees.
Type of grant
The International Scholars Programme contains several categories, such as Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award. The actual amount of the grant is not a fixed single amount, but is assessed according to the category of award awarded and the family ' s financial needs.
The programme is therefore more suitable for students whose families do need high levels of financial assistance and who have excellent academic and leadership performance.
Timeline for application
UBC official has now reminded applicants of 2027:
- Mid-September: Confirmation of application departments and campuses
- Late September: confirmation of nomination with high school
- Early October: UBC 2027 access application
- November 15, 2026: deadline for applications related to International Scholars
Since applications require nominations from schools, recommendations from teachers, family finance documents and students, it is recommended that they not be prepared until UBC appointment portal is open.
What can Taiwan students do now?
- First, confirm whether the upper secondary school is willing to act as a nominating unit.
- It was determined that one school nominee and another teacher could not be the same person.
- (c) Processing of household income, expenditure and asset-related certificates.
- The project is based on a series of lessons learned from the experience of early completion of activities, leadership and community contributions.
- Checks whether the expected UBC degree is included in the International Scholars eligibility.