NBK Future of Mining Award at University of British Columbia in Canada

This Scholarship in Canada is open to international students from all around the world. The York University International Scholarships are available to start academic studies in Fall 2025. Most scholarships are given Automatically which means No separate application is required for the Scholarship.

Arts, Media, Performance & Design

Environmental Studies

 Education

Glendon

Health

Lassonde School of Engineering

Leadership and Achievement: Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in arts, sports, or other individual achievements (where applicable).

Supporting Documents: Must upload a letter of recommendation and other supporting documents as required.

Apply to York: Have applied to an undergraduate degree program at York University that starts in the Fall 2025 term.

Complete the Scholarship Application: Fill out the International Student Scholarship & Award Application form online.

Obtain York Reference Number: You’ll need a 9-digit York reference number, which you’ll receive within 5 business days of applying to York.

You only need to apply for the Undergraduate degree program at York University. York University is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario. It’s one of the largest universities in Canada. Below you will find the details of the Requirements of the scholarship, eligibility, and the application process. 

Study Programs

You can apply to any undergraduate degree program that starts in the Fall 2025 term under the following faculties:

Arts, Media, Performance & Design Environmental Studies Education Glendon Health Lassonde School of Engineering Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Science Schulich School of Business.

Criteria

Academic Excellence: Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent (where applicable).

Leadership and Achievement: Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in arts, sports, or other individual achievements (where applicable).

Supporting Documents: Must upload a letter of recommendation and other supporting documents as required.

Admissions Assessment

Admission to the University is assessed based on a holistic approach. Prospective students are generally expected to have a good academic record in addition to satisfying the subject prerequisites for the programmes they are applying to. Besides academic grades, other factors such as the applicant’s interests, prior preparation, and aptitude for the chosen undergraduate degree programme can be used to admit the applicant. This approach reflects the university's commitment to considering the broader qualities and experiences that applicants bring to the academic community.

Interview/tests 

Interview/tests are required for specific undergraduate degree programmes, including Architecture, Dentistry, Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE).

UBC offers a wide range of opportunities inside and outside the classroom – from co-ops and undergraduate research to clubs and study abroad – to round out your degree and help you contribute to the university’s thriving community.

Benefits

The scholarship offers $5,000 toward the tuition of international students for their first year of study. The award is divided equally between Term 1 and Term 2 tuition fees.

UBC recognizes the academic achievement of outstanding students from around the world by devoting more than $30 million annually to awards, scholarships, and other forms of financial support for international undergraduate students.

Benefit

Financial support for the consecutive three years by providing $50,000/year to reduce their financial burden and support their research journey. 

Competitive scholarship provides opportunity to network with the best minds fostering new connections, fruitful collaborations and innovative research. 

Diversity of offered research domains to attract talented people from all over the world. 

Eligibility

Be new to UBC, entering directly from secondary school.

Be an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa). (Changes to your citizenship status will affect your IMES eligibility.)

Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and intellectual promise, as well as impressive extracurricular and community involvement.

Not be nominated for a need-and-merit-based International Scholars award.