Vantage One Excellence Award
Need-and-merit based, up to full demonstrated need for Undergraduate study in Canada.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Canada
Funding
Awards range in value up to the full cost of the student's academic program and living expenses.
Eligible applicants
International students entering Vantage One
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Overview
Vantage One Excellence Award is offered by University of British Columbia for Undergraduate study in Canada. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testDoes NOT meet UBC English Language Admission Standard — this award is specifically for Vantage College students with lower English proficiency
- University admissionMust be accepted into UBC Vantage One (Vantage College pathway)
- Official academic transcriptsRequired
- Financial documents (family income, expenses, assets)Required
- Nominator recommendation formRequired
- Teacher referee formRequired
- 4 personal essays (150–250 words each)Required
What this scholarship covers
Need-based award covering tuition and living expenses
Included
Vantage One program English development year
Included
Dedicated International Scholars Program advising
Included
Awards range in value up to the full cost of the student's academic program and living expenses. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Must be an international student on a Canadian study permit.
- International eligibility
- Open to international students from all countries who meet Vantage One academic requirements but not UBC English language requirements.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Outstanding academic achievement; does not meet UBC English Language Admission Standard (Vantage One pathway)
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- LeadershipRequired
- Leadership skills, impactful student affairs and community service, notable extracurricular achievement
- Financial needRequired
- Significant financial need required; must submit financial documents.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- University of British Columbia
Official eligibility summary
Academically outstanding international students who do not yet meet UBC English Language Admission Standard, with leadership skills, community involvement, and financial need. Study through UBC Vantage College.
Applicant profile
- International students entering Vantage One
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Canada
Current-cycle criteria
- Academically outstanding international students who do not yet meet UBC English Language Admission Standard, with leadership skills, community involvement, and financial need. Study through UBC Vantage College.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply to UBC (Vantage College pathway) through the UBC admissions application.
- 2
Arrange a nominator and teacher referee from your high school.
- 3
Create an International Scholars Program account and invite your nominator and referee.
- 4
By November 15: Submit award application with financial information, extracurricular details, and 4 personal essays.
- 5
By January 31: Submit academic documents.
- 6
January–March: May be invited for a video interview.
- 7
February–April: Await rolling award decision by email.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual intake for September entry. Applications for September 2027 due November 15, 2026. Results February–April.
The listed deadline is November 15, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of British Columbia
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is November 15, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.