Scholarship

Canadian universities offer various courses from across varied disciplines to international students. Students are eligible to receive various scholarships upon admission to their desired course based on merit. These scholarships are available across different degrees and courses.

Documents:

The following documents are necessary to apply for scholarships:

  • Proof of citizenship / identity 
  • Letter of intent from the tertiary institution
  • Letter of acceptance
  • Academic study plan
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Financial estimates.
  • Privacy Notice Statement

Selection process:

  • All applications will be re-checked to ensure that they meet the desired requirements.
  • Institutes presenting numerous applications must rank them based on critical needs.
  • Acceptable applications will be assessed on their potential to enhance and broaden the country's commitment to global education. The criteria that are considered include:
  • Applicant's country / regional diversity.
  • Territorial representation of pursuing Canada's tertiary institutions.
  • Representation across different tertiary institutions.

Conditions:

Canadian scholarships are limited to the Government's funds, and decisions on the selection are definitive and are not subject to appeal.

Types of Scholarships:

Scholarships based on merit:

  • Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program, University of Toronto
  • International Leader of Tomorrow Award, The University of British Columbia
  • The Seneca Renewable Entrance Scholarship of Merit for International Students, Seneca College
  • Ryerson University International Secondary School Merit Scholarship, Ryerson University
  • Assist–On–Scholarship, George Brown College
  • Aga Khan Academy Renewable Scholarship, University of Victoria
  • International Student Scholarship, University of Ottawa
  • Douglas International Merit-Based Scholarship, Douglas College
  • Trent International Global Citizen Scholarships and Awards, Trent University

Scholarships based on excellence: 

  • Humber University Scholarships for International Students, Humber University
  • Woori Education Scholarship, George Brown College
  • Assist–On–Scholarship, George Brown College

 Scholarships based on employment:

  • International Master's (IMSA) and International Doctoral Student's Award (IDSA), University of Waterloo
  • Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship, University of Alberta
  • International Dean's Scholarship, University of Saskatchewan

Scholarships based on region:

The student must possess the following criteria for eligibility for such a scholarship:

  • Must be citizens of one of these countries: Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Comoros, Djibouti, Fiji, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Liberia, Mauritania, Micronesia, Palau, Tonga, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Vanuatu. Palestinians from the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem are also eligible.
  • Must not hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency and should not have an incomplete application for permanent residence in Canada.
  • Must be a full-time student at a Canadian Institute
  • Must show their interest in being considered for the Canadian Scholarships program.
  • Must be proficient in English or French to study at Canadian institutes.

List of universities

S.No. Universities Country
1 Cape Breton University Nova Scotia, Canada
2 University Canada West British Columbia, Canada
3 Acadia University Nova Scotia, Canada
4 Algoma University Ontario, Canada
5 Athabasca University Alberta, Canada
6 Bishops University Quebec, Canada
7 Brescia University College Ontario, Canada
8 British Columbia Institute of Technology British Columbia, Canada
9 Brock University Ontario, Canada
10 Canadian Mennonite University Manitoba, Canada
11 Carleton University Ontario, Canada
12 Concordia University Quebec, Canada
13 Crandall University New Brunswick, Canada
14 Dalhousie University Nova Scotia, Canada
15 Dominican University College Ontario, Canada
16 Huron University College Ontario, Canada
17 Lakehead University Ontario, Canada
18 MacEwan University Alberta, Canada
19 McMaster University Ontario, Canada
20 McGill University Quebec, Canada
21 The University of British Columbia British Columbia, Canada
22 Trent University Ontario, Canada
23 Trinity Western university British Columbia, Canada
24 University of Calgary Alberta, Canada
25 Algonquin College Ontario, Canada
26 Alexander College British Columbia, Canada
27 Candore College Ontario, Canada
28 Concordia University of Edmonton Alberta, Canada
29 Conestoga College Ontario, Canada
30 First Nations University of Canada Saskatchewan, Canada
31 Kwantlen Polytechnic University British Columbia, Canada
32 Laurentian University Ontario, Canada
33 Laval University Quebec, Canada
34 Memorial University of Newfoundland Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
35 Nipissing University Ontario, Canada
36 Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Alberta, Canada
37 Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) University Nova Scotia, Canada
38 OCAD University of Canada Ontario, Canada
39 Ontario Tech University Ontario, Canada
40 Parkland College Saskatchewan, Canada
41 Queens University Ontario, Canada
42 Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning courses Ontario, Canada
43 Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology Ontario, Canada
44 Seneca College Ontario, Canada
45 Sheridan College Ontario, Canada
46 Simon Fraser University British Columbia, Canada
47 Sprott Shaw College British Columbia, Canada
48 St. Francis Xavier University Nova Scotia, Canada
49 St. Thomas University New Brunswick, Canada
50 The University of Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada
51 Thompson Rivers University British Columbia, Canada
52 Toronto Film School Ontario, Canada
53 University of Alberta Alberta, Canada
54 University of Guelph Ontario, Canada
55 University of Kings College Nova Scotia, Canada
56 University of Lethbrigde Alberta, Canada
57 University of Manitoba Manitoba, Canada
58 University of New Brunswick New Brunswick, Canada
59 University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) British Columbia, Canada
60 University of Ottawa Ontario, Canada
61 Redeemer University Ontario, Canada
62 Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatchewan, Canada
63 Selkirk College British Columbia, Canada
64 Mohawk College Ontario, Canada
65 Mount Allison University New Brunswick, Canada
66 Mount Royal University Alberta, Canada
67 New York Institute of Technology - Vancouver British Columbia, Canada
68 Niagara College Ontario, Canada
69 Northern College Ontario, Canada