Canada has 96 universities spread across its urban and regional areas, most of which are very welcoming to international students. Several scholarships are offered to local and international students each year. One of the special things about Canada is that there are two national languages, you probably already know that: English in most of the west and French in eastern Quebec.
Let’s dive into the list of scholarships in Canada that are available for international students and Canadian nationals:
1. 4400 scholarships at the University of Toronto
There are more than 4,400 scholarships that the University of Toronto, along with its faculties, campuses, and colleges, awards each year.
Eligible students (including international applicants) are automatically considered for a variety of admission scholarships when applying to the University .
2. University of Manitoba Graduate Scholarships
The University of Manitoba Graduate Scholarships, also known as UMGF, are awarded to students of all nationalities who wish to pursue full-time graduate studies at the University.
Each year, more than $2 million in graduate scholarships are offered to full-time master’s and doctoral students to recognize and support academic excellence.
The scholarships are offered to students who have demonstrated superior intellectual ability and academic achievement.
3. Graduate Scholarships at the University of Calgary
The Office of Graduate Scholarships offers various awards to international students who receive offers of admission from the university.
You can read more about these scholarships in the University of Calgary Scholarship section of their website .
4. Canada Graduate Scholarships for Masters Program
This scholarship is available at the Masters level. You can check the scholarship details at this link.
5. Scholarships at the University of Western Ontario
The Western Ontario Scholarships are also available for international students who wish to pursue higher education at this university.
6. Justin Trudeau Foundation Scholarship
Canada is becoming a very progressive and inclusive country, and this is largely influenced by its smart young Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
- The Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation
- Banting Fellowships and Postdoctoral Fellowships
- Canada Graduate Scholarships for Masters Program
7. Graduate Scholarships in Global Leadership at UBC
The University of British Columbia, Canada is offering a Postgraduate Global Leadership Scholarship for international students.
8. University of Waterloo International Masters and PhD Scholarships
This one is a great funding opportunity for international students. The University of Waterloo International Masters and PhD Scholarships.
9. Canada Vanier Scholarship
Named in honor of Major-General Georges P. Vanier, Canada’s first French-speaking Governor General, the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program helps Canadian institutions attract highly qualified doctoral students. Valued at $50,000 per year for three years during doctoral studies.
10. Ontario Graduate Scholarship
The Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGSS) program is a program run by the provincial government at the masters and doctoral level.
11. Ontario Trillium Scholarship
The Ontario Trillium Scholarship is for highly qualified students from around the world who wish to pursue doctoral programs in Ontario.
12. University of Alberta Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by a Canadian NGO and undergraduate or postgraduate students are selected for this award on an annual basis.
13. Scholarships at Queen’s University
Queen’s University, located in Ontario, offers several scholarships for international students.