Exchange student awards (Go Global)

Over $1.4 million is awarded annually through scholarships and awards to UBC students participating in Go Global international learning programs.

Select your program below to view award opportunities and how to apply.

Featured award

The Global Pathfinder Award

Open for applications

Value: $5,000 for Winter term-based experiences and $2,000 for Summer and Research experiences

Application required: Yes

The Global Pathfinder award supports students facing barriers to participating in Go Global programs. These may be students who have financial constraints, community and personal commitments, extenuating family circumstances, or students from underrepresented or marginalized groups, that prevent them from even considering a Go Global program.

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Awards by program

Outbound exchange

Explore funding for students studying for a term or two at one of our 200+ university partners worldwide.

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Summer abroad program

Explore funding for students spending a summer abroad. Summer programs allow you to study abroad at a prestigious university without interrupting your winter semester course load.

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Global seminars

Explore funding for students participating in a global seminar, a unique opportunity that offers you the chance to take UBC credit courses taught by UBC faculty members in an international location.

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Research abroad awards

Explore funding for students looking to get hands-on research experience at a university abroad or virtually and build non-credit work experience over the summer.

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UBC award eligibility

Learn more about how to maintain your award eligibility while on exchange, and how going on exchange may impact your eligibility for renewable and non-renewable scholarships once you’ve returned.

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Questions?

Interested in learning more about Go Global awards? Reach out to a Go Global Advisor to find out more.