Scholarships, awards and bursaries
A wide range of scholarships, awards, and bursaries are available to BCom students. You may be eligible based on your academic achievement and in many cases, a combination of financial need and achievement in other areas such as leadership and community service.
The Presidential Scholars Award program grants a one-time award of approximately $5,000 and renewable awards of up to $80,000 payable over four years to selected Canadians and permanent residents of Canada entering Year 1 at UBC. To be considered for a Presidential Scholars Award, you must submit your application to UBC by December 1. The information you provide in your academic transcripts and Personal Profile will be used to assess your eligibility.
Additionally, the following entrance awards recognize and reward the achievements of incoming UBC Sauder School of Business students. Unless otherwise listed, you must submit your application to UBC by December 1 to be considered for these awards.
Bachelor of Commerce International Entrance Scholarship
Scholarships valued at up to $20,000 each are available to international students entering the first year of the Bachelor of Commerce program at the Sauder School of Business. The awards are based primarily on the students' scholarly achievement. Subject to continued scholarship standing, the scholarships will be renewed for a further three years of study or until the first undergraduate degree is obtained (whichever is the shorter period).
Canfor Corporation Scholarship
One scholarship of $5,000. Preference is given to students who have attended a secondary or post-secondary institution in northern British Columbia.
Sheldon Trainor-De Girolamo Scholarship in Commerce
Two scholarships of approximately $4,800 each have been endowed by Sheldon Trainor-De Girolamo for undergraduate students entering the first year of the Bachelor of Commerce program. Preference is given to students who graduated from a BC secondary school located outside the Greater Vancouver Regional District or the Capital Region District.
Canucks for Kids Entrance Award for Indigenous Students
Awards totalling $10,000 have been made available annually through a gift from the Canucks for Kids Fund for First Nations, Inuit and Métis students of Canada entering the Bachelor of Commerce program. Committed to supporting charities that focus on children’s health and wellness, education, social impact programs, and the development of grassroots hockey, the Canucks for Kids Fund has granted over $100 million to organizations across BC. The awards are made on the recommendation of the UBC Sauder School of Business.
The Spitz Family Award and Fellows Program
The Spitz Family Award and Fellows Program is a unique opportunity for Indigenous (Canadian First Nation, Inuit or Métis) women pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the UBC Sauder School of Business. The Award and Program are open to direct entry (from high school) students, post-secondary transfer students, and current UBC BCom students who demonstrate academic achievement, community engagement, tenacity, leadership skills, and service to others. The vision of the Spitz Family Award and Fellows Program is to foster the conditions for each Fellow to succeed in her educational and life goals by eliminating financial barriers to success.
The Spitz Family Award and Fellows Program consists of a guaranteed award of $10,000 per academic year (September to April), which is the cornerstone of the Spitz Fellows Program. Additional funding is available on a needs-based basis. This funding can cover living expenses, childcare, and more. The application you submit will give you the opportunity to be assessed for funding over and above $10,000.
Applications to the award will be accepted in early 2026.
The Spitz Family Award and Fellows Program is a unique opportunity for Indigenous (Canadian First Nation, Inuit or Métis) women pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the UBC Sauder School of Business. The Award and Program are open to direct entry (from high school) students, post-secondary transfer students, and current UBC BCom students who demonstrate academic achievement, community engagement, tenacity, leadership skills, and service to others. The vision of the Spitz Family Award and Fellows Program is to foster the conditions for each Fellow to succeed in her educational and life goals by eliminating financial barriers to success.
The Spitz Family Award and Fellows Program consists of a guaranteed award of $10,000 per academic year (September to April), which is the cornerstone of the Spitz Fellows Program. Additional funding is available on a needs-based basis. This funding can cover living expenses, childcare, and more. The application you submit will give you the opportunity to be assessed for funding over and above $10,000.
Applications to the award will be accepted in early 2026.
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