International Scholarships

Am I Eligible?

Each of the Society’s International Scholarships have unique eligibility criteria. See below for details.

Detailed Eligibility Criteria:

  • One World International Scholarship

     One World International Scholarships ($2000 – $5,000)

    To be eligible to apply for these Scholarships, you…

    • are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant), convention refugee, or protected person living in Canada;
    • are a resident of British Columbia, defined as having a primary residence in the province for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the date of full-time enrollment in the program for which the scholarship is applied for;
    • have clearly demonstrated community and/or school involvement;
    • are enrolled full-time in an academic program of at least one year at a BC public post-secondary institution leading to a credential and have been accepted into an eligible international program outside of Canada or United States;
    • can demonstrate links between the international experience you are pursuing and your educational or career goals;
    • are not planning an international experience in a country from which you have immigrated within the past 5 years;
    • have not previously received a One World International Scholarship or a Premier’s International Scholarship;
    • plan to begin your international experience before May 1, 2025.

    NOTE: These Scholarships are adjudicated and awarded by your institution.

    How to Apply

  • Premier’s International Scholarship

    Premier’s International Scholarship ($8,000- $12,000)

    To be eligible to apply for this Scholarship, you…

    • are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant), convention refugee, or protected person living in Canada;
    • are a resident of British Columbia, defined as having a primary residence in the province for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the date of full-time enrollment in the program for which the scholarship is applied for;
    • have achieved a minimum 3.0 (B) academic standing;
    • can demonstrate links between the study- or work-abroad experience you are pursuing and your educational or career goals;
    • are enrolled full-time in an academic program of at least one year at a BC public post-secondary institution leading to a credential and have been accepted into an eligible international program outside of Canada or United States;
    • will earn credits during your international study program that will be recognized by your BC institution.
    • will be studying abroad for a period of no less than three months (not including travel time);
    • plan to begin your international experience before May 1, 2025;
    • are not planning an international experience in a country from which you have immigrated from within the past 5 years;
    • have not previously received a Premier’s International Scholarship.

    Students may apply for both One World and Premier’s International Scholarships, but the total amount awarded will not exceed the value of the Premier’s Scholarship.

    NOTE: These Scholarships are adjudicated and awarded by the Society.

    How to Apply