University of British Columbia Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships 2024

The Premier Undergraduate Scholarships and Wesbrook Scholars are UBC's most prestigious designations offered to senior students with outstanding academic performance, leadership, and involvement in student and community activities.

• Table of Content
• About University of British Columbia
• University of British Columbia Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of University of British Columbia Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships
• Requirements for University of British Columbia Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of British Columbia Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of British Columbia

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University of British Columbia Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships

• Category Undergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of British Columbia
• City to study Vancouver
• School to study University of British Columbia
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline October 15, 2024

Aim and Benefits of University of British Columbia Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships

Awards range from 20 Wesbrook Scholar designations each worth $1,000 to renewable scholarships worth $20,000 over two years. 

Requirements for University of British Columbia Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships Qualification

• You demonstrate strong leadership, teamwork skills, and community participation (on- or off-campus). Some awards require an interest or participation in athletics.
• You have studied on the UBC Vancouver Campus during the two previous winter sessions (2022/23 and 2023/24) while meeting the registration requirements.
• You rank academically in the top 10% of your year level and awarding faculty.
• You also meet one of the following criteria:
  • You are in the third, fourth, or fifth year of a baccalaureate program and on track to graduate in 2025 or 2026.
  • You are enrolled in the M.D., D.M.D., or J.D. program.
  • You are in the first year of a Masters degree program (students in a PhD program or in a dual-degree PhD program are not eligible for this award).

Registration requirements

In addition to the above requirements, you must also fulfill registration requirements.

To meet the registration requirements during your current winter session (2024/25 Winter Session) and your previous two winter sessions (2022/23 and 2023/24 Winter Session), you must have been registered in one of the following:

• A minimum of 24 percentage-graded credits during both terms of the Winter Session
• An approved reduced course load due to extenuating circumstances (documentation required)
• A co-op or education abroad program in one term and 12 percentage-graded credits in the other term of the same Winter Session
• An education abroad program or co-op for both terms during a given Winter Session

If you are graduating in May 2024 or you have an approved reduced course load, you can have your current winter registration requirements waived upon confirmation.

If you studied abroad during the previous Winter Session, you must submit a copy of your transcript from the exchange institution with your application.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of British Columbia Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships

• Deadline for online application - October 15, 2024
• Shortlisted students are notified- Mid-January 2025
• Shortlisted students are interviewed-Early February 2025    
• Award winners are announced - Mid-February 2025
   

Application Deadline

October 15, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of British Columbia on students.ubc.ca to apply

To apply for the Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships, you must first be invited by your academic faculty or school. Your faculty will then reach out to you and provide a link to the online application form.

For details on the required documents for the application, please refer to the student instructions (pdf) for the scholarships.

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