Chemical and Biological Engineering Scholarships at University of British Columbia in Canada

The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada provides a PhD scholarship for Chemical and Biological Engineering students, offering a minimum annual funding package of CAD 40,000. This scholarship is guaranteed for the first four years of full-time doctoral study at the university's Vancouver campus.

Eligible students include both domestic and international applicants, including those from Pakistan, as long as they secure admission to the program. The application deadline for the May 2027 intake is December 1, 2026, while the deadline for the September 2027 intake is February 1, 2027.

The scholarship covers the first four years of full-time PhD study, amounting to a minimum total funding of CAD 160,000. This funding package is sourced from university scholarships, external awards, research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. International students may also qualify for UBC's International Tuition Award, which provides up to CAD 3,200 annually to help cover tuition costs.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the university's general doctoral admission requirements, possess a recognized master’s degree or equivalent academic preparation, and demonstrate research interests related to chemical and biological engineering. Required documents for the scholarship application include academic transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and information about research interests and potential faculty supervisors.

Interested candidates must apply through UBC's official graduate admissions system, create a UBC Campus-Wide Login account, and complete the online application. The application fee for international applicants is CAD 168.25. For further details on the scholarship and the PhD program, interested individuals can visit the University of British Columbia's official website.