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Canada may be one of the most sought-after locations for international students, but the cost of attending school here is very high. We’ve compiled a list of scholarships for international students offered by the Canadian government, various Canadian colleges, and other organizations for people who want to study in Canada but require financial assistance.
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Scholarships by the Canadian government
Scholarships and fellowships provided by the Canadian government to international students pursuing postgraduate studies in the scientific and social sciences or in health research
https://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html
Scholarships from the Canadian government are available to students from developing nations who wish to pursue a master’s or doctorate degree in research at an accredited Canadian university.
https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp
Scholarships from the Canadian government are available to students from developing nations who wish to pursue a master’s or doctorate degree in research at an accredited Canadian university.
https://www.idrc.ca/en/funding/idrc-research-awards-2023-2024
Outstanding students pursuing studies in the natural sciences or engineering at an approved Canadian university are eligible for a variety of scholarships, grants, and awards from the Canadian government. By the NSERC for funding.
https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/students-etudiants/pg-cs/cgsm-bescm_eng.asp
Scholarships from the Canadian government through the Organization of American States (OAS), available to graduate students from any OAS member state (including selected countries in Latin America and the Caribbean islands).
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https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/non_can/institutions/oas-oea.aspx?lang=eng
International doctorate students may apply for scholarships from the Canadian government to study at participating universities in Canada.
https://vanier.gc.ca/en/nomination_process-processus_de_mise_en_candidature_overview.html
For more information on Canadian government sponsored Scholarships visit: http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/non_can/opportunities-opportunites.aspx?lang=eng
Non-governmental Scholarships
Scholarships for foreign students conducting PhD animal research at a recognized Canadian university in Québec or British Columbia.
https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/anne-vallee-ecological-fund
For postgraduate students from the United Kingdom, full scholarships are available, covering tuition, travel, housing, and other costs at any authorized Canadian higher education institution.
https://www.canadamemorialfoundation.org/scholarship/
A student who is presently enrolled as a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student in Canada or another study destination is eligible to win a $2,000 reward. All nationalities may apply for the scholarship, but you must submit an essay.
The Trudeau Foundation provides a variety of scholarships, fellowships, and mentorships to foreign doctorate students enrolled in specific Canadian schools.
https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/
Some University based Scholarships include:
Open to all graduate students, who are automatically eligible for the awards upon application, Carleton University is offering scholarships for study abroad.
https://graduate.carleton.ca/financial-assistance/admissions-funding/
International undergraduate students may apply for a number of scholarships at Concordia University in Montréal to study in Canada.
https://campus.concordia.ca/psc/pscsprd/?cmd=login&errorPg=ckreq&languageCd=ENG
Scholarships are available for all levels of current and future domestic and international students attending Dalhousie University in Halifax.
https://www.dal.ca/admissions/money_matters/awards-financial-aid.html
Scholarships for all levels of overseas students attending Fairleigh Dickinson University in Vancouver to study in Canada.
http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=2371
International students at HEC Montréal are eligible for a number of merit- and need-based Canadian grants, including mobility scholarships.
http://www.hec.ca/en/students/financing-my-studies/scholarships/index.html
A selection of undergraduate Canadian scholarships are available to international students attending Humber College in Toronto.
https://international.humber.ca/student-services/managing-your-finances/scholarships-awards.html
There are several financial options available for international students enrolling in graduate and postdoctoral programs, including the McGill Entrance Scholarship Program and the PBEEE – Quebec Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students.
Several scholarships are available for international students to attend Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, to study in Canada. Some scholarships are only available to students from the US, Pakistan, and India.
All overseas students are eligible for scholarships, which can cover the full cost of attending Quest University Canada and range from CA$2,000 to full tuition.
https://questu.ca/admissions/afford/scholarships/
Canadian scholarships for undergraduate students who show leadership potential and high academic success to attend the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
A searchable database of awards for master’s and doctoral students at the University of British Columbia, including the Graduate Support Initiative and four-year doctorate fellowships.
https://www.grad.ubc.ca/scholarships-awards-funding/award-opportunities
The University of Alberta offers a variety of scholarships for international students to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees.
http://www.studyincanada.ualberta.ca/en/TuitionAndScholarships/ScholarshipsAwardsAndFunding.aspx
A variety of financial aid opportunities for international students attending the University of Calgary in Canada. Awards can be worth up to $60,000 in Canada.
https://iac01.ucalgary.ca/FGSA/Public/PublicHome.aspx
Scholarships for international undergraduates to attend the University of Manitoba in Canada. The university’s Faculty of Graduate Studies provides a list of scholarships available to graduate students from abroad.
http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/intl_students/index.html
Scholarships for “excellence” awarded on the basis of merit to international undergraduate students attending the University of Saskatchewan.
https://admissions.usask.ca/money/scholarships.php#Internationalstudentawards
Scholarships for both domestic and foreign students to attend the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto.
http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/currentstudents/Pages/Ontario-Graduate-Scholarship.aspx
Many Canadian scholarships are available to international students enrolling in the University of Waterloo’s master’s or doctorate programs.
https://uwaterloo.ca/graduate-studies/awards-funding/international-funding#IMSA/IDSA/IDSA4
There are numerous financial aid options available to domestic and international students who are enrolled at Simon Fraser University or who intend to do so.
https://www.sfu.ca/students/financialaid.html
Western University offers a number of Canadian scholarships to international students.
https://welcome.uwo.ca/international/finances/scholarships.html
Numerous overseas scholarships are provided by York University for undergraduate students wishing to attend classes in Toronto.
http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/funding#intl