Canada Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarships to Study in Canada for International Students:

Canada is one of the best countries to continue with higher education. The beautiful country not only provides world-class education which is recognized globally but offers an exceptional experience to international students with respect to teaching methodologies. Canadian universities focus on innovative and interactive training that helps students strengthen their research abilities. Educational standards and quality are similar to those in the USA. The scholarship opportunities further reduce the expenses to a great extent making Canada one of the wisest choices for studying abroad. Students can also expect lower tuition fees than in other countries like the USA and the UK. Government and universities provide distinguished benefits to international students which helps them progress and excel in their desired courses. Unlike many other powerful nations, Canada’s immigration policies are welcoming people all over the world, hence, international students hold a better chance of obtaining Canadian work and residence permit after completing their education.

Let us have a look at the scholarships available in Canada for Bachelor’s, Masters and Ph.D.

Scholarships

 

Sr. no.	Name of the Scholarship	Target students	Courses covered	Host institution	Description/ Amount Range
1	Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program	International students including the ones studying at Canadian high schools.	Bachelors Degree	University of Toronto, Canada	Annually, approx. 37 receive the Lester B. Pearson Scholarships. It covers incidental fees, books, tuition, and full residence for four years.
2	Humber International Entrance Scholarships	International Students	Undergraduate Degree	Humber College in Toronto, Canada	Scholarships with different amounts available towards the reduction of tuition fees payable by international students.
3	York University International Student Scholarships	International students	Bachelors (BS) Degree	York University in Ontario, Canada	Global Leader of Tomorrow Award: $20,000 x 4 years= $80,000 International Entrance Scholarships: $35,000 x 4 years= $140,000 All scholarships are renewable provided, students maintain high grades.
4	UBC’s International Scholars Program: -Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award -Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award	International students	Bachelors (BS) Degree	The University of British Columbia (UBC)	More than $10 million CAD is annually invested by UBC in scholarships, awards, and other forms of financial assistance for international Bachelor’s students.
5	Carleton University Entrance Scholarships	International students	Bachelors (BS) Degree	Carleton University	Partial scholarships worth $4,000 – $16,000 who meet the admission criteria.
6	Winnipeg President’s Scholarships for World Leaders	International students	Bachelors/Masters Degree	University of Winnipeg, Canada	It ranges from $3,500 – $5,000. 3 scholarships for each division/ discipline/ level of study.
7	University Canada West Scholarships for International Students	International Student Leaders Award is for International applicants from countries outside the USA, Canada, and the EU. -Scholarships for Academic Excellence: International and domestic students	Bachelors/MBA Degree	University Canada West, Canada	International Student Leaders Award: Value is based on the candidate’s potential and leadership qualities. Scholarship range is $8,000-$12,000 for Bachelor’s and $5,000-$7,500 for graduate courses. Scholarships for Academic Excellence: The value is based on the applicant’s academic performance Range is from $8,000-$20,000
8	Toronto Catholic District School Board - Catherine Temple Mathematics Awards	Female students who graduate from CDSB secondary schools.	Bachelors/Masters Degree in Mathematics	Toronto Catholic District School Board	The successful candidates of Catherine Temple Mathematics Awards receive an amount of approx. CAD 4,000 as partial funding.
9	University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships	All students of all countries are eligible to apply.	Masters/Ph.D. Degree	University of Manitoba, Canada	UMGF Master’s awards amount to $14,000/ year for 12 or 24 months, up to a total of $28,000. UMGF Doctoral awards amount to $18,000/ year for 12, 24, 36 or 48 months, up to a total of $72,000.
10	University of Waterloo Master’s Awards of Excellence	International students	Master’s Degree	University of Waterloo	This scholarship is awarded to students who are enrolling for a research-based master’s degree program. Scholarship award amounts to $2,500/ term for 5 terms
11	Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)	Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and foreign citizens	Ph.D. Degree	Government of Canada (Universities listed in Vanier CGS)	Up to 166 scholarships are awarded per year. Scholarships offer $50,000/ year for 3 years
12	Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP)	Open to citizens of countries of the La Francophonie	Masters, Ph.D., Post Doc degrees	Government of Canada	Partial Funding
13	Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships	Canadian citizens and international students	Ph.D. Degree	Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation (Participating universities)	The scholarships include: - up to $20,000/year for 3 years (as travel & research allowance), - membership in a community of other Scholars, Mentors, and Fellows, - $40,000/ year for 3 years, - Leadership training from Mentors & Fellows.

Whizstorm recommends students visit the respective university websites to find the latest & updated information on scholarships provided by the university.

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