Scholarships for International and Canadian Students
Canada offers an extensive range of scholarships for international and domestic students funded by the government, universities, private organizations, and international bodies.
Scholarships for International Students
1. Government-Funded Scholarships
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS):
- For: Doctoral students in health, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and humanities.
- Funding: $50,000 per year for three years.
- Eligibility: Strong academic performance and leadership qualities.
- Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED):
- For: ASEAN students pursuing short-term study or research in Canada.
- Funding: Up to $10,000 for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program:
- For: Graduate students from Commonwealth countries.
- Coverage: Tuition, travel expenses, and living costs.
2. University-Specific Scholarships
- Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (University of Toronto):
- For: Outstanding undergraduate students.
- Coverage: Tuition, books, incidental fees, and living expenses.
- York University International Student Scholarship Program:
- For: High-achieving international undergraduate students.
- Funding: $20,000–$35,000 per year.
- UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Award:
- For: Undergraduate students with strong academics and leadership skills.
- Coverage: Financial need after expected family contributions.
3. Private Organization Scholarships
- Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarships:
- For: Doctoral students in social sciences and humanities.
- Funding: Up to $60,000 per year.
- Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program:
- For: Students from developing countries studying development-related fields.
- Coverage: Tuition, living expenses, and travel costs.
Scholarships for Canadian Students
1. Government Scholarships
- Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS-M):
- For: Graduate students pursuing research-based master’s programs.
- Funding: $17,500 for one year.
- NSERC Scholarships:
- For: Students in natural sciences and engineering fields.
- Funding: Varies based on program.
- Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships:
- For: Postdoctoral researchers.
- Funding: $70,000 per year for two years.
2. University-Specific Scholarships
- Arbour Foundation Scholarships (University of Toronto):
- For: Graduate students with financial need.
- Funding: $15,000 annually.
- McGill Entrance Scholarships:
- For: High-achieving undergraduate students.
- Funding: $3,000–$12,000.
- University of Calgary Chancellor’s Scholarship:
- For: Undergraduate students with academic excellence and leadership.
- Funding: $15,000.
3. Provincial Scholarships
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS):
- For: Master’s and doctoral students in Ontario.
- Funding: $5,000 per term, up to $15,000 per year.
- Quebec Merit Scholarship Program for Foreign Students:
- For: Master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral students in Quebec.
- Funding: Varies based on program level.
Scholarships for Both International and Canadian Students
- Mitacs Globalink Research Internship:
- For: Undergraduate students worldwide to conduct research in Canada.
- Coverage: Research stipend, travel costs, and accommodation.
- The Rhodes Scholarship (University of Oxford, UK):
- Eligibility: Canadian and international students studying in Canada.
- Fulbright Canada Student Awards:
- For: Canadian and U.S. students studying or researching in each other’s countries.
- Funding: Up to $25,000.
For more details and application deadlines, visit the respective scholarship or university websites.
