The International Student Ambassador Scholarship for Post-Secondary Entry was created in 2015 for international students graduating from a B.C. public school, independent school, or B.C.-certified offshore school and moving into a B.C. public post- secondary institution (PSI) or a degree program at authorized private degree-granting institution. Eligibility for international students from multiple countries are now available.

B.C. school district Heads of International and independent school senior administrators are encouraged to submit a maximum of five (5) nominations for the scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The following criteria must be met to be eligible for the Student Ambassador Scholarship for PSI Entry. Nominees must:

• be nominated by a B.C. school district Head of International, independent school or B.C.-certified offshore school;
• be intending to enter a B.C. public PSI or a degree program at an authorized private degree-granting institution (see NOTE below for list of eligible institutions);
• hold a valid passport from an eligible country; and,
• achieve a high academic standard, including English language ability.NOTE: Programs at public PSI and degree programs at authorized private degree-granting institutions in British Columbia are eligible for the PSI entry scholarship. Please consult the list of institutions and programs eligible for thePost-Graduation Work Permit Program in British Columbia to confirm the institution and intended program are eligible – institutions/programs on this list are the same as those eligible for the PSI entry scholarship.