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.