UBC Bursaries
UBC bursaries are non-repayable awards. They are designed to help fill unmet need, the gap between your assessed financial need and available government assistance.
Eligibility for UBC bursaries
To be considered for bursary support, you must:
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or landed immigrant
- apply for the UBC Bursary program by the deadline
- be receiving government student loans during the same session that your are applying for bursary support
- have your enrolment confirmed for your student loans by the bursary deadline.
- have an assessed financial unmet need
- be enrolled in an eligible program
How to apply
You must apply to the bursary program to be considered. Applications are available on the Student Service Centre (SSC).
Winter bursary dates
- Opens August 15
- Deadline September 15
Summer bursary dates
- Opens May 1
- Deadline June 1
How bursaries are calculated
- Your unmet need
- The unmet need of other bursary applicants
- The eligibility of your program and the bursary funding available for your program, as mandated by Policy 72 - Access to University of British Columbia
Receiving a bursary
If you are offered a bursary, you will receive an email to the address listed on the Student Service Centre (SSC). Ensure your email address is current and that UBC emails are on your safe list.
You will receive an offer letter on the SSC outlining the amount and the disbursement dates. You must accept your offer(s) on the SSC under the Finances section. Your funding will not be disbursed until you have accepted.
Changes to your financial situation
If you are experiencing an unexpected financial emergency or have had a significant change to your financial situation, we may be able to help.
If you have been awarded a bursary and have recently come into additional resources not reported on your bursary application, you must report this to Student Financial Assistance & Awards.
Other bursary programs you should know about
In addition to the UBC Bursary Program, you may be eligible to apply to several other UBC and government bursary programs:
- UBC Entrance Awards (for students entering UBC directly from high school)
- Affiliation Bursaries
- Government Bursary Programs:
- Students from BC should visit StudentAid BC.
- Students from outside BC should visit the government funding website for their home province.
