International student awards

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship for International Students

Dr. Spiro Yannacopoulos International Engineering Student Memorial Award

International Community Achievement Award

International Student Faculty Award (Okanagan)

The Finch Family Undergraduate Award

Other Awards

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship for International Students

*this award for continuing undergraduate international students has been discontinued*

As of Winter Term 1 2023, this award is no longer offered.

Dr. Spiro Yannacopoulos International Engineering Student Memorial Award

Awards of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international undergraduate students in the School of Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus. This award is offered in the memory of Dr. Spiro Yannacopoulos and his 10 years of service to the School on Engineering on UBC’s Okanagan campus. International students selected for these awards must have completed 30 credits towards their bachelor degree or be entering the second year of their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement and engagement in their faculty, as well as the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are awarded on the recommendation of the School of Engineering within the Faculty of Applied Science.

Application

This is a faculty-recommended award and does not require an application. Eligible students will be automatically considered for the award each year.

How will I know if I have been offered an award?

If you are offered an award, we will email you with information on how to accept your offer. We will also update your Student Service Centre account, under Finances > Awards & Financial Assistance.

International Community Achievement Award

Awards of $5,000 each are offered by the International Student Initiative (ISI) to continuing international students at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus who have demonstrated leadership in one or more of the following areas: community service, cross-cultural relations, promotion of diversity, intellectual pursuits, and artistic or athletic endeavours. The award is made on the recommendation of Student Development in consultation with the International Student Initiative and Faculties at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus.

Eligibility

Candidates for the award must demonstrate the following criteria:

  • Must be an international undergraduate student who will be returning to the UBC’s Okanagan Campus in the following winter session
  • Must be registered in a minimum of 24 credits
  • Must be academically strong (Minimum 75% GPA in their top 24 credits, with no failed courses)
  • Must demonstrate ability in one or more of the following areas: artistic endeavours, community service, athletic pursuits, original intellectual work, cross cultural relations, promotion of diversity, or other campus activities

Application

​For the application form, visit the Global Engagement Office website.

You can also read about previous years’ recipients and their involvement on campus.

Deadline

For application deadline, visit the Global Engagement Office website.

International Student Faculty Award (Okanagan)

Awards of up to $10,000 each are offered to continuing international undergraduate students at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus. International students selected for these awards must have completed 30 credits towards their bachelor degree or be entering the second year of their program. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement and engagement in their faculty, as well as the potential to make a scholarly contribution within their chosen field of study. The scholarships are made on the recommendation of the faculty in which the student is registered.

​Application

This is a faculty-recommended award and does not require an application. Eligible students will be automatically considered for the award each year.

How will I know if I have been offered an award?

If you are offered an award, we will email you with information on how to accept your offer. We will also update your Student Service Centre account, under Finances > Awards & Financial Assistance.

The Finch Family Undergraduate Award

A $12,000 award is offered by Ken and Jean Finch to a third-year student at UBC’s Okanagan campus. The award recognizes one outstanding continuing student who has demonstrated academic strength and is a well-rounded citizen.

Candidates for the award must demonstrate high academic performance, enhanced by extra-curricular activities such as community service, research projects or summer employment.

The award is payable at $6,000 in each of third and fourth years of study. Subject to maintaining continued scholarship standing, award recipients will have their award renewed for their fourth year of study.

The award is made on the recommendation of the Adjudication Committee.

Eligibility

Candidates for this award must meet the following criteria:

  • You are registered in a minimum of 24 credits in your third year of studies, having completed your first two years at UBC’s Okanagan campus
  • You were registered in a minimum of 24 percentage-graded credits in the previous winter session
  • You have demonstrated a deliberate and focused approach to your education
  • You are an outstanding student with a minimum of 85% GPA, enhanced by extra-curricular activities such as research or summer employment
  • Your studies may lead to entrepreneurship, innovation, community involvement or local economic development.

Application

2023W Finch Family Undergraduate Award Application

Deadline

October 5th, 2023 at 4pm (PST)

Other awards

Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award

Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award

International Impact Award

International Major Entrance Scholarship

Outstanding International Student Award