The University of British Columbia (UBC) is offering Professional Master’s Entrance Scholarships for Canadian and international students beginning selected professional master’s programmes in September 2027. Starting in 2027, UBC’s Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship will provide annual entrance scholarship opportunities to high-achieving students entering its professional master’s programmes. The scholarships are designed to support exceptional students pursuing practical, career-focused postgraduate education in areas including geomatics, international forestry, sustainable forest management and urban forestry leadership. Eligible students will be assessed on factors such as academic achievement, professional experience and extracurricular involvement. The professional master’s programmes are intensive, non-thesis degrees designed to provide practical skills and industry knowledge. Depending on the programme, students can complete their studies in approximately 9 to 14 months. Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management Scholarship One exceptional Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student entering UBC’s Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM) programme will receive a $5,000 entrance scholarship. The award is merit-based and considers the applicant’s academic record, professional experience and extracurricular activities. The successful recipient must maintain satisfactory academic progress during the first term of the programme. No separate scholarship application is required. Applicants must submit their MGEM admission application by February 1, 2027, to be considered automatically. The scholarship recipient is expected to be notified by February 28, 2027. Master of International Forestry Scholarships The Master of International Forestry (MIF) offers two entrance scholarship opportunities for exceptional Canadian and international students. The major award is a full-tuition scholarship valued at approximately CAD $21,870 for domestic students and CAD $46,240 for international students for the September 2027 intake. Applicants must submit their MIF admission application by February 1, 2027, while references must be received by February 10, 2027. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview in February 2027. The successful recipient will be notified by February 28, 2027. The full-tuition scholarship covers tuition only. International students should therefore have sufficient funds to cover travel to Vancouver and living expenses. UBC indicates that current living costs for one year in Canada are approximately CAD $23,000, and international students must demonstrate adequate financial resources when applying for a Canadian study permit. MIF also provides a separate $5,000 entrance scholarship to one qualified student who maintains satisfactory progress in the programme. No separate application is required. Admission applications and Personal Profiles are reviewed to determine scholarship eligibility and competitiveness. Master of Sustainable Forest Management Scholarship One exceptional Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student entering the Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM) programme will receive a $5,000 entrance scholarship. Selection is based on a holistic assessment of academic achievement, professional experience and extracurricular activities. The recipient must maintain satisfactory progress during the first term. There is no separate scholarship application. Applicants must apply for admission by February 1, 2027, to be considered for the award. The selected student will be notified by February 28, 2027. Master of Urban Forestry Leadership Scholarship The Master of Urban Forestry Leadership (MUFL) programme also offers a $5,000 entrance scholarship to one exceptional Canadian or international student. The award recognises academic excellence, professional experience and extracurricular achievements. The successful recipient must demonstrate satisfactory progress during the first term of study. Applicants do not need to submit a separate scholarship application. They must apply for admission by February 1, 2027, to be considered. Eligibility and Application Process The scholarships are open to eligible Canadian and international students entering the relevant UBC Professional Master’s programmes in September 2027. Candidates should demonstrate strong academic performance and, where applicable, relevant professional and extracurricular experience. Most of the scholarships require no separate application. Instead, eligible applicants are automatically considered through their programme admission applications. For the MIF full-tuition scholarship, applicants must also ensure that required references are received by the specified deadline and be prepared to participate in an online interview if shortlisted. Applicants should carefully review the admission requirements for their chosen programme before applying. Why These Scholarships Are Valuable The UBC Professional Master’s Entrance Scholarships provide an opportunity for talented students to reduce the financial cost of postgraduate study at a globally recognised university. The awards are particularly valuable for students seeking practical expertise in forestry, environmental management and urban forestry. The programmes also offer opportunities to develop technical skills, learn from industry professionals and build professional networks through focused postgraduate training. Key Scholarship Details University: University of British ColumbiaFaculty: Faculty of Forestry & Environmental StewardshipStudy location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaIntake: September 2027Eligible applicants: Canadian and international studentsScholarships: Up to full tuition or CAD $5,000Application deadline: February 1, 2027MIF reference deadline: February 10, 2027Scholarship notification: February 28, 2027Programmes: MGEM, MIF, MSFM and MUFL How to Apply Interested students should select an eligible Professional Master’s programme and submit an admission application to UBC by the relevant deadline. Eligible applicants will be considered for the applicable entrance scholarship without submitting a separate scholarship application, except where programme-specific requirements apply. 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