Vantage One Entrance Award
2022 – 2023 APPLICATIONThe Vantage One Entrance Award recognizes students who demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership skills,
involvement in student affairs and community service. Examples of recognized achievements include the performing arts,
sports, debating or creative writing, or external academic competitions and examinations.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be considered for the Vantage One Entrance Award at UBC, the applicant must:• Be an international student, who is neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident of Canada, and who will be
studying in Canada on a Canadian Study Permit (visa);
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Be entering the Vantage One program at Vancouver campus from a recognized secondary school;
Be applying for their first undergraduate degree;
Be admissible to the program they are applying to, including meeting UBC Vantage College’s English Language
Admission Standard (visit vantagecollege.ubc.ca/admissions for detailed admissions information);
Have a strong academic record;
Demonstrate financial need.

Entrance Award winners will receive a one-time award during their studies in the Vantage One program. A standard
needs-assessment will be made, based on the financial information provided by students and their families.
Entrance Award applicants will be notified by June 1, 2022. The decision of the Vantage One Award Selection
Committee on all applications is final.

Important Dates
Deadline for applicant to submit the online Admission Application at you.ubc.ca.

January 15, 2022

Deadline for school to submit the completed Entrance Award application
package, including transcripts (postmarked date).

January 15, 2022

Deadline for applicant to submit any supporting documentation
and/or results to the UBC Admissions office not available by January

February 15th, 2022

Applicants informed of results of Entrance Award competition

June 1, 2022

15, 2022.

UBC Vantage College
The University of British Columbia
2001-6363 Agronomy Road, Vancouver BC
Canada V6T 1Z4
Email: awards@vantagecollege.ubc.ca

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANT AND SCHOOL
THE APPLICANT:
1)
2)

The applicant must complete Sections 1 and 3.
Online Admission Application
The deadline for Entrance Award applicant to complete and submit the Online Admission Application at https://you.ubc.ca and pay the application fee is Saturday January 15, 2022a.

All applicants must satisfy the Vantage College’s English Language Admission Standard (ELAS) – seewww.vantagecollege.ubc.ca/admissions Official test scores must be sent directly to UBC’s Undergraduate
Admissions office by the testing agency and be received at UBC by February 15, 2022.

THE SCHOOL:
1) The academic reference must complete Section 2 and email it to awards@vantagecollege.ubc.ca
2) Section 2 can be found on https://vantagecollege.ubc.ca/scholarships-awards in PDF format.

Submitting the Entrance Award Application Package
This year,Vantage College will ONLY accept electronic submissions of completed applications: applicants are permitted tocomplete application forms by hand, scan and email digital copies for consideration to awards@vantagecollege.ubc.ca. Faxed,
late or incomplete packages cannot be accepted and UBC is not responsible for Entrance application packages not received by
the deadline. Applicants should keep a copy of their Entrance Award application package.

Completed packages must be emailed by January 15, 2022.
Questions? email: awards@vantagecollege.ubc.ca

SECTION 1: THE APPLICANT
1.1

APPLICANT’S PERSONAL INFORMATION

Surname / Last NameFirst/Given Name

Middle Name(s)UBC Student Number

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy)

CitizenshipI will be an international student studying at UBC on a Canadian Study Permit (visa)
Mailing Address (correspondence will be sent to this address)
City

Province/State

Telephone (Daytime):

Country CodeCity Code

□ □
Yes

No

Street Address
Postal/Zip Code

Number

Telephone (Evening):

CountryCountry CodeCity Code

Number

Email:
Permanent Address (if different from above)
City

Province/State

Telephone (Daytime):

1.2

Street AddressCountry Code

Postal/Zip Code

Number

City CodeTelephone (Evening):

CountryCountry CodeCity Code

NumberPROGRAM OF STUDY

The application for an Entrance Award and the application to a UBC undergraduate program are separate processes. You must submit
both to be eligible for the Entrance Award. Applicants for undergraduate programs at UBC may indicate a first and second choice for a
Program of Study in their online admission application. A student selected to win an Entrance Award will not be permitted to change their
Program of Study until the end of their first year.
Entrance Award funds cannot be applied to pursue joint programs with other academic institutions (for example, the joint UBC/BCIT Bachelorof Science program in Biotechnology or Dual Degree Program at Sciences Po and UBC).
First Choice:Second Choice:Applied Science, Science
Applied Science, Science

1.3

DECLARATION

I declare that all information provided by me in this application form is true and accurate, and that the essays and descriptions of
extra-curricular/volunteer activities that I have submitted are my original work. I understand that UBC retains the right to verify thisinformation. I agree that all documents submitted as part of this application are authentic and truthful. I state that I have notknowingly concealed any information which might affect the decision of the Awards Committee. I acknowledge that providing any
false or misleading information may result in the cancellation of this application or any award made; and may also be subject tothe University’s rules on academic conduct making me liable to disciplinary action.
If I am a recipient of an award, I understand that by signing this declaration, I permit The University of British Columbia to: releaseto an award donor, University faculty and administrative staff my name, address, email address, telephone number, year andprogram of study; and release to the Vantage One Awards selection committee members the information provided in thisapplication form; prepare a brief biographical profile to be used for award presentation ceremonies, publications and the internet;
and prepare lists of award winners to be published or included in graduation ceremonies.

Signature of Applicant

Completed packages must be emailed by January 15, 2022.
Questions? email: awards@vantagecollege.ubc.ca

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The purpose of the following two sections is to give the Selection Committee a rounded picture of who you are as anindividual and as a student. Please note that some questions in this section may be similar to questions in the online
application for admission to UBC. If so, you may choose to use the same or similar answers or stories in both
submissions. Type in Times New Roman 11pt or Arial 10pt or write clearly in ink.

1.4 ESSAY
1.4.1

YOUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE
How do you envision your chosen program of study at UBC helping you reach your long-term career andpersonal goals? What drives you to achieve your goals? (Maximum 300 words)

1.5 EXTRA-CURRICULAR/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Provide a maximum of two pages for 1.5.1 and 1.5.2(extra pages will not be read):
1.5.1

Describe up to five of your most recent, significant extracurricular activities and/or community involvement,
including:§ The name of the organization/school;§ The start and end dates (month and year) of the activity;§ Number of hours per week;§ Some specific details about the activity and your role in the activity.
You may use the same activities and descriptions as in the ‘Personal Profile’ section of your admission
application.

1.5.2

Tell us which one activity was the most meaningful and why. (Maximum 200 words)

Include your full name and UBC student number at the top of each essay page.

SECTION 2: THE SCHOOL

Section 2 can be found on https://vantagecollege.ubc.ca/scholarships-awards in PDF format. Please have yourreferee fill out Section 2 and email it to awards@vantagecollege.ubc.ca

Completed packages must be emailed by January 15, 2022.
Questions? email: awards@vantagecollege.ubc.ca

SECTION 3:APPLICANT’S FINANCIAL INFORMATION
3.1

INCOME AND EXPENSES

Present exchange rate of my country’s currency to the Canadian dollar (CAD)(To convert currencies visit www.xe.com/ucc)

as of (date )____________________________

Parent 1/Guardian name
Parent 1/Guardian occupation

Age ______________________________
Employer _________________________

Parent 2/Guardian name
Parent 2/Guardian occupation

Age ______________________________
Employer _________________________

Parents’ marital status: Married o Separated/divorced*o Othero*If your parents are separated or divorced, your noncustodial parent must also submit a financial statement and their most recent tax
return. Has either parent remarried? Custodial parent o Noncustodial parent o Both o
REPORT IN CANADIAN DOLLARSANTICIPATED INCOME FOR 2022
(January – December 2022)

SOURCES OF ANNUAL INCOME BEFORE TAXESParent 1’s Gross Earnings$

Parent 2’s Gross Earnings$

Pension$Interest/Dividends/Annuity
Rental income$

Income from family business$

Other (including income from other family members, investments, etc)$$

TOTAL INCOME [A]:LIST OF FAMILY EXPENSES
Rent or mortgage payments

$

Food

$

Utilities$

Clothing and household necessities$

Education$

Medical expenses$

Insurance (home/life/etc)$

Auto and/or other transportation costs$

Entertainment and vacations

$

Taxes

$

Other (Specify):[A]$ 0.00ANTICIPATED EXPENSES FOR 2022$

TOTAL EXPENSES [B]:$ 0.00NET INCOME = [A] LESS [B]$ 0.00Completed packages must be emailed by January 15, 2022.
Questions? email: awards@vantagecollege.ubc.ca[B]3.2 FAMILY WEALTH/ASSETS: Please indicate your family’s total wealth below including the value of assets such as property, buildings,
investments (stocks, bonds), savings, pensions, etc. Please report in Canadian dollar equivalent.

ASSETS
Family home:
Land and buildings (other than home)
Business
Cash/savings
Investments (stocks, bonds, etc)
Retirement savings
Other ___________________________TOTALPRESENT VALUEAMOUNT OWED
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$ 0.00$$$$$$$ 0.003.3 How many dependents, including yourself, are or will be in school or university/college during 2022-2023 and the following
four years? List details. Attach an additional page if needed.
ApplicantDependent 1

Dependent 2

Dependent 3

Name and age
School/University/College Name, City, Country
Grade/Form/Year Level
Annual Cost of Attendance (2022-2023)

$

$

$

$

Amount paid by family

$

$

$

$

Amount of scholarship provided by theschool/university/college

$

$

$

$

Amount provided by other sources – loans,grants, other relatives, friends, etc. Explain.

$

$

$

$

Start and end dates for school/ university/
college academic year (mm/yy to mm/yy)

How many persons, including the applicant, are dependent on the family’s income?
(father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, etc.)

What is their relationship to you?
______________________________

3.4 Describe any special circumstances that you think UBC should take into account when assessing your level of financial needand the amount of support your family can provide (attach a separate page if space is insufficient) __________________

Completed packages must be emailed by January 15, 2022.
Questions? email: awards@vantagecollege.ubc.ca

3.5 ESTIMATE OF COSTS
Approximate Educational Costs (CAD) for the Vantage One program (September 2022 – July 2023)
Estimated Living Costs
Tuition costs*
BASC (Engineering), Science

56,455.65

On campus accommodation and meal plan**$15,000 - $17,000

Student fees and field trips$1,500 - $1,900

Extended health coverage and insurance$1,000

Personal Expenses***$3,800TOTAL ESTIMATED LIVING COSTS$21,300 - $23,700*International student tuition fees are set by UBC’s Board of Governors, and are subject to an annual review. The 2022-2023 tuition fees have notyet been determined.
**Based on 2021-22 costs for a single room and regular meal plan for Vantage College.
*** Personal expenses can vary depending on your lifestyle and spending habits.

Costs NOT included in financial-need estimate
Some costs are not included in the calculation of financial need for the Entrance Award. However, these are costs thatyou and your family need to consider when planning your budget for study in Canada. They include:• Your travel costs to Canada the first time;• Fees for a Canadian Study Permit (visa) ;• Any medical clearances (examination or certificate fees) that may be required by Canadian
immigration;• Cost of living while staying in Canada during the summer months instead of returning home

Completed packages must be emailed by January 15, 2022.
Questions? email: awards@vantagecollege.ubc.ca

3.6 SOURCES OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Indicate below the expected amount of annual support for each year of your degree program toward your educationalcosts from all sources. Do NOT list other awards or scholarships from UBC. UBC scholarships cannot be combined; only
one UBC scholarship or award can be held at any one time.
SUPPORT FOR FUTURE YEARSSUPPORT FOR
2022-2023($ CAD)

SOURCES OF SUPPORT

Projected support
2023-2024 (CAD)

Projected support
2024-2025 (CAD)

Projected support
2025-2026 (CAD)

Family savings or earnings

$

$

$

$

Family income from investments, rental
property, etc.

$

$

$

$

Loan or grant from government or agency

$

$

$

$

Other (funding from relatives, friends,
scholarship, etc. Specify)

$

$

$

$

Total sources of support$ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00Carry this amount ↑forward to section 3.8

3.6.1

Do you have a source of emergency funds once you arrive in Canada? o Yes
If YES, name source

Amount available $

o No
CAD

3.7 DOCUMENTATION OF INCOME AND ASSETS
Please provide two of the following types of documentation to verify your family income and assets as listed in Section
3.1. Such documentation should include the name of the bank or agency or employer, with official stamps andsignatures, and date. Please indicate the type of documentation you are sending:o Most recent Income Tax return(s) of parent(s)o Statement of annual salary from parent(s)’ employer(s)o If a US citizen applying from the US, a copy of your FAFSA report is requiredo Statement/letter from a bank or other financial institution listing all accounts (current, chequing, investment account, etc.) and
Account balances
If the documents are not in English, an English translation is required.

3.8
DECLARATION OF FINANCIAL NEED
To determine your level of financial need, UBC will look at the costs of your program as estimated in Section 3.5 in relation to
the contribution you and your family can make towards these costs (estimated in Section 3.6). Please calculate your net total
financial need below:
Costs of your program as estimated in Section 3.5
Minus total support available as estimated in Section 3.6
Total amount of financial assistance needed for 2021-2022

$

CAD

–$

CAD

$ 0.00Completed packages must be emailed by January 15, 2022.
Questions? email: awards@vantagecollege.ubc.ca

CAD

APPLICANT
I,(Applicant’s name) hereby declare that I am not able to pursue
post-secondary studies at UBC without receiving the level of financial assistance indicated above. I further certify that thestatements given by me in this form are true, complete and accurate. Documentation has been attached to support my claim.
Signature of Applicant

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PARENT OR GUARDIAN
I,(parent or guardian name), certify that I have read theinformation provided by the Applicant on this form, that to the best of my knowledge, it is a true, complete and accurate
statement. I further certify that the funds that I have identified as assured and projected are available and will be provided asindicated. I understand that providing any false or misleading information may be result in the cancellation of thisapplication or any scholarship made. I have attached documentation to support my claim.

Signature of Parent or GuardianCompleted packages must be emailed by January 15, 2022.
Questions? email: awards@vantagecollege.ubc.ca

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