19 Canadian Scholarships for International Students
For those seeking to study in Canada, it is important you know that there are multiple scholarship opportunities in Canada for international students from other organizational bodies. As an international student looking to study in Canada, you can get a scholarship from:
- International organizations,
- Foreign governments, and
- Non-governmental organizations.
- From the Canadian government
Likewise, it is also important to know that different universities have different scholarship programs, and each program has its barrier to entry. Each program is also designed for a particular type of student based on their chosen subject, background and level of qualification. Below is a list of some of the most popular scholarships in Canada for international students, the programs they’re specifically for, and their application deadlines.
| Name Of Scholarship | Name Of Institution | Qualification Offered | Application Deadline | ||
| University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship | University of Calgary | Bachelors Degree | 1 December | ||
| Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award at University of British Columbia | University of British Columbia | Bachelor’s Degree | 15 November | ||
| Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at University of Toronto | University of Toronto | Bachelors Degree | 30 November | ||
| Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) | Canadian Government | PhD Degree | 1 November | ||
| FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | FINCAD | Masters/PhD Degree | 30 June | ||
| Winnipeg President’s Scholarships for World Leaders | University of Winnipeg | Bachelors/Masters Degree | 1 June | ||
| Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award | University of British Columbia | Bachelor’s Degree | 15 November | ||
| PEO International Peace Scholarships for Women | PEO | Masters/PhD Degree | 15 December | ||
| Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships | Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation | PhD Degree | 21 December | ||
| York University International Student Scholarships | York University | Bachelors (BS) Degree | 15 January | ||
| Waterloo International Master’s Award of Excellence | University of Waterloo | Masters Degree | January-February | ||
| International Undergraduate Student Bursary at University of Manitoba | University of Manitoba | Bachelors Degree | 1 October | ||
| Univeristy of Ottawa President and Chancellor’s Scholarships | University of Ottawa | Bachelors Degree | 30 April | ||
| Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Province of Ontario and the University of Toronto | Masters/PhD Degree | before 1 June | ||
| Carleton Prestige Scholarships | Carleton University | Bachelors Degree | 1 March | ||
| Humber International Entrance Scholarships | Humber College | Undergraduate Degree | 30 May | ||
| UBC Graduate Global Leadership Fellowships for Developing Country Students | University of British Columbia | PhD Degree | 10 March | ||
| York World Scholars | York University | Double Major Bachelor’s Degree | 20 April | ||
| University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships | University of Manitoba | Masters/PhD Degree | Various | ||
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