Donald A. Wehrung International Student Scholarship is awarded to International students who have achieved an excellent results in their previous studies. The scholarship is also awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional extracurricular activities, and they are dedicated to giving back to their communities.
Host Institution
University of British Columbia in Canada
Target Group
International students
Level of study
The scholarship is available to study an undergraduate program
Field of study
The scholarship is available to all the undergraduate programs run by University of British Columbia.
Scholarship Value
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. Your award may be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion – whichever comes first – provided you achieve satisfactory academic standing in your faculty, continue to demonstrate financial need, and maintain your Canadian study permit (student visa).
Eligibility for Donald A. Wehrung International Student Scholarship
To be considered for the Donald A. Wehrung International Student Scholarship:
- 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).
Applications
Applications for the 2019/20 academic year will be available in September 2018.
Deadline
Submit the online application for admission to UBC and complete the scholarship application by December 1, 2018. You must meet the UBC English Language Admission Requirement by 31 January 2019.
Official Scholarship website (https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-international-students/international-scholars/)
