🇨🇦 Canada — University of British Columbia
UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Award
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
6.5
Components
L 6 / R 6 / W 6 / S 6
Level
UG
Deadline
October–December
Country
🇨🇦 Canada
Coverage
Full tuition and fees, Living expenses as needed
About UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Award
The UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Award at the University of British Columbia covers the gap between what an international student can afford and the full cost of tuition and living expenses. It is renewable for up to four years and recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and involvement in their communities.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 120
Coverage
- •Full tuition and fees
- •Living expenses as needed
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.UBC requires IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component. Aim for 7.0+ overall to strengthen your scholarship application, as the award is highly competitive.
- 2.UBC also accepts Duolingo 120, but IELTS Academic remains the most widely recognized test. If you choose IELTS, practice the Academic module specifically — General Training is not accepted.
- 3.The application deadline is October–December. Plan to take IELTS by September at the latest to ensure your scores arrive in time and you have a retake window.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score do I need for the UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Award?
UBC requires IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. UBC also accepts TOEFL iBT 90 and Duolingo 120 as alternatives.
Does UBC accept TOEFL for the Leader of Tomorrow Award?
Yes, UBC accepts TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 90 as well as Duolingo with a minimum score of 120. IELTS Academic 6.5 is the standard requirement.
Can I apply to UBC's Leader of Tomorrow Award without IELTS?
You may be exempt if you have completed at least three years of full-time study in English at a recognized institution. Check UBC's English language admission requirements for the full list of exemptions.
आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्
भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।