Apply for the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award at University Of Columbia, Canada. for international students.
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Scholarships Description
The Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award is a scholarship program for students who demonstrate leadership and promise.
The Karen McKellin Foundation was established by Canadian Olympic gold medalist Karen McKellin in 2008 to encourage young people with disabilities to pursue their dreams of becoming leaders in their communities.
About Karen McKellin international Leader Of Tommorow award
The Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award was created in 2002 to support talented students who have an exceptional record of academic excellence and leadership, but who might not otherwise be able to pursue a degree at UBC.
These scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and leadership skills, as well as community involvement and demonstrated financial need.
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The Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award is awarded to students who are pursuing a degree in the field of International Business or International Relations at the University of British Columbia.
This scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement, leadership skills, community involvement and demonstrated financial need.
About University Of Columbia, Columbia
So you’ve heard of University of Columbia, Canada? It’s a public research university located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 1908, it is the oldest university in British Columbia.
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I know what you’re thinking: “Sounds like just another school.” Well, yes and no.
It is true that UBC is one of many schools around the world that offer degrees in business and technology management—but it also has something unique to offer its students: an international perspective on education.
UBC students can choose from more than 300 programs across six faculties (Arts & Science; Business Administration & Economics; Education; Humanities & Social Sciences; Life Sciences & Health Sciences)
And nine professional schools (Architecture + Landscape Architecture + Design; Dentistry + Oral Health Sciences + Biomedical Engineering).
UBC has been a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada since its inception in 1908. The university is accredited by the AUCC.
School Of Study
- University Of Columbia, Canada
This Scholarship is offered by the University of Columbia, Canada.
The scholarship is worth $10,000 to international students who are enrolled in the Spring/Summer semester.
This Scholarship is for undergraduate students who have an interest in pursuing a degree at University of Columbia or another institution affiliated with its faculty members.
Course Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Eligible Country
- International Students
Scholarships Award
Tuition fee/ Living Cost
Application Deadline
15th Nov./ 31st Jan, 2022/2023
Eligiblity Criteria
To be Eligible for the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award, Applicants must meet the Criteria:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living outside Canada for two years prior to enrolling full-time at UBC and be currently enrolled full-time at UBC;
- Have completed 90 credits with no more than 30% below average grades;
- Have participated in extracurricular activities during high school (e.g., sports team captain);
- Candidates should be international students Candidates should have a minimum GPA of 3.5
- Candidates should have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (iBT/IBT) or 100 on paper and 6 on computer based tests (CBT).
- Candidates who are not currently full-time students may apply for one of the two award categories: The Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award
- A candidate must also meet all other criteria listed below in order to apply for these awards.
Conclusion
Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award is an annual scholarship program that was established in 2002 by the University of Columbia in Canada.
The award is open to any student who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a Canadian university, regardless of nationality or citizenship status, and may be awarded to international students who have been admitted through a Canadian university’s programs.
Scholarship recipients are expected to attend meetings organized by the Karen McKellin Foundation throughout the year where they will recive training on leadership skills and participate in workshops designed specifically for them by their mentors from other universities around Canada.
Click on the link below to Apply:
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