Scholarships in Canada: Bachelors, Masters and PhD

The Canadian Government and many post-secondary education establishments offer international students the opportunity to fund their education through scholarships, grants, and prizes. In this article, we have a list of full and partial Canadian scholarships available for international students who want to study in Canada.

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Getting Scholarships in Canada

When applying for a scholarship, make sure that you understand the application process. Additionally, we advise that you abide by the deadlines set by the organization or establishment. The requirements will normally differ from one scholarship to another. For instance, some scholarships will require a personal essay and/or references from previous professors or employers. Others grant scholarships primarily according to your academic performance and extracurricular accomplishments or further creative skills.

Bachelors degree scholarships in Canada

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships

Firstly, this international scholarship organization at the University of Toronto is constantly on the lookout for international students. The students chosen will have showcased exceptional academic abilities and leadership capabilities at school. This scholarship covers tuition, books, and accommodation for the complete 4 years.

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Humber College Scholarships

Secondly, Humber College offers full and partial renewable scholarships to new international students. The scholarships are offered to students who start studying in September and January of every year.

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Scholarships in York University

Thirdly, if you’re an international student with exceptional academic records who has been accepted to York University, you’re eligible for a scholarship worth anywhere from $60,000 to $100,000 for four years.

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University of British Columbia Bursaries

Fourthly, UBC acknowledges distinguished students from all around the world by granting more than 10 million Canadian dollars in awards and scholarships and other financial aid for international students.

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Carleton University Bursaries

Finally, Carleton University grants partial scholarships from $4000 to $16,000 to exceptional students who meet the average requirements for admission which is 80% and above.

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Postgraduate Scholarships in Canada

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) attract world-class doctoral students and to make Canada an international hub for exceptional research and higher education. Additionally, this scholarship is for PhD students ( or a combination of Masters/PhD or a PhD in medicine). It should be noted, the scholarship is worth $50,000 annually for three years.

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University of Manitoba graduate fellowships

UMGF offers merit-based awards. The fellowship is for full-time students (Masters/PhD) at the University of Manitoba regardless of nationality. Additionally, the scholarship is worth $18,000 for PhD students and $14,000 for Masters students for 12 months.

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The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation PhD scholarships

This program is for international PhD students (applicants from developing countries are preferred) in humanities or social sciences. This scholarship is also granted to students registered full time in their first or second in a Canadian university. The scholarship is worth up to $60,000 for each researcher for three years.

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University of Waterloo international Masters and PhD awards

International students studying a research-based Masters or PhD can receive international student awards. As a Masters’s student, you’ll get $2045 for every semester in the space of two years. If you’re a PhD student you’ll get $4090 every semester for 3 years.

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University of Calgary Graduate awards

Calgary offers a wide range of full and partial scholarships for international students. The scholarships range from $1000 to $40,000 and cover many academic fields.