Scholarships, awards and financial assistance
The UBC Sauder School of Business is pleased to offer a number of financial aid, support and assistance options available to both domestic and international UBC MM students. We encourage you to thoroughly research all options available to you.
UBC Sauder scholarships and awards
To qualify for the following scholarships, you will need to meet the merit requirements and apply by the UBC MM application deadlines outlined below. All applicants are automatically considered for the following scholarships upon application submission, so we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Note: Normally, these scholarships are paid out using the following payment schedule:
- Under $1,000 - paid out entirely in one term
- $1,000 - $5,999 - paid out in two terms (equal instalments)
- $6,000 or greater - paid out over the three terms of the year (33.3% in September, 33.3% January, and 33.4% in May)
Regional Top Talent Scholarships
Regional scholarships and awards for top MM applicants who demonstrate exceptional aptitude and academic excellence.
| Region | Value | Application Deadline | Document Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Asia |
$5,000 - $20,000 | January 9, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
|
South & Latin America |
$5,000 - $20,000 | January 9, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
|
Europe |
$5,000 - $20,000 | January 9, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
|
Middle East |
$5,000 - $20,000 | January 9, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
| Africa | $5,000 - $20,000 | January 9, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
|
Canada |
$5,000 - $20,000 | May 5, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
Community Impact Scholarship
Awarded to applicants who demonstrate their commitment to community initiatives.
- Value:
$5,000 - $15,000 - Application deadline:
March 10, 2026 for international applicants
May 5, 2026 for Canadian citizens and permanent resident applicants - Official document deadline:
June 30, 2026
Global Business Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship
Awarded to applicants with the potential to make an outstanding contribution to UBC Sauder’s global and dynamic environment and drive positive organizational change on an international scale.
- Value:
$7,500 - $20,000 - Application deadline:
March 10, 2026 for international applicants
May 5, 2026 for Canadian citizens and permanent resident applicants - Official document deadline:
June 30, 2026
Accelerated Career Scholarship
Awarded to applicants with exceptional career potential and the ability to act as a strong example throughout their career as UBC Sauder’s commitment to excellence.
- Value:
$5,000 - $20,000 - Application deadline:
March 10, 2026 for international applicants
May 5, 2026 for Canadian citizens and permanent resident applicants - Official document deadline:
June 30, 2026
Indigenous Community Leadership MM Scholarship Award
Awarded to Indigenous applicants who demonstrate outstanding academics and leadership potential in their communities. One domestic full-tuition scholarship available.
- Value:
$10,000 - Full tuition - Application deadline:
May 5, 2026 - Official document deadline:
June 30, 2026
International Talent Scholarship
Awarded to top talent international MM applicants.
- Value:
$5,000 - $20,000 - Application deadline:
March 10, 2026 - Official document deadline:
June 30, 2026
Dean's Excellence in Diversity Award
Up to two awards for incoming MM students who are a member of an underrepresented community and equity deserving. Scholars will be selected based on their demonstrated commitment to building a culture of inclusion in their communities and excellence in academic and professional settings.
- Value:
$5,000 - Full Tuition* - Application deadline:
March 10, 2026 for international applicants
May 5, 2026 for Canadian citizens and permanent resident applicants - Official document deadline:
June 30, 2026
*Up to one domestic full tuition award and one international full tuition award available.
Meera and Braj Raj Sinha Graduate Award for Women in Management
Awards totalling $2,000 have been made available annually through a gift from Ekta Sinha, in honour of her parents Meera Rani and Braj Raj Kumar Sinha, for women entering the Master of Management program who demonstrate community engagement and leadership. Financial need may be considered. Ekta (M.M. 2017), a senior product manager at Electronic Arts, has over six years of product management experience across various tech verticals such as social media, advertising, retail, legal and most recently game and entertainment. Outside of product management, Ekta is committed to giving back to her community by teaching product management courses at BrainStation and by providing mentorship and career support in product management, marketing and software engineering.
- Value:
Up to $2,000 - Application deadline:
March 10, 2026 for international applicants
May 5, 2026 for Canadian citizens and permanent resident applicants - Official document deadline:
June 30, 2026
External scholarships
The following external organizations offer or administer a variety of scholarships for all applicants. Please note that these scholarships are not administered by the Robert H. Lee Graduate School, the UBC Sauder School of Business or UBC, unless explicitly stated.
Aga Khan Foundation - International Scholarship Programme
The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from select developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies, in order to develop effective scholars and leaders and to prepare them for employment, primarily within the AKDN. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July.
CAEL Scholarships
CAEL has two scholarships for international students: $5,000 each, one to a student currently studying in Canada, and one to a student currently studying overseas.
For more information on how to apply, please visit cael.ca/scholarships.
Kathryn Huget Leadership Award
Awarded to a Master's or PhD student, with preference given to female students currently in leadership roles, whose focus is to improve the business workplace for women. Preference given to the applicants studying in the areas of: organizational behaviour, business administration, business and commerce, sociology, or psychology.
For more information, please contact studentawards@calgaryfoundation.org
UBC Awards for Indigenous students
The UBC awards for Indigenous students include scholarships and bursaries. When a student applies for these awards, they are considered for both merit and need-based awards.
For more information on how to apply, please contact your Enrolment Services Advisor.
Loan programs
More financial assistance
UBC has many financial resources, workshops, and tools to help you understand your costs and support options, and help make a plan to fund your studies.
UBC has many financial resources, workshops, and tools to help you understand your costs and support options, and help make a plan to fund your studies.
