International Undergraduate Scholarships in Canada
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at the University of Toronto aims to honor international students who exhibit outstanding academic performance, creativity, and leadership within their school. The scholarship covers tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.
York University International Student Scholarship Program
International students with an exceptional academic record who are admitted to York University are eligible for scholarships ranging from $80,000 to $180,000 for a four-year degree program.
University of British Columbia Scholarships for International Students
UBC acknowledges the academic excellence of exceptional students from around the globe by allocating over $10 million CAD each year to awards, scholarships, and other forms of financial support for international undergraduate students.
Carleton University provides several prestigious scholarships to exceptional incoming undergraduate students with an admission average of 90% or higher. These include the Chancellor’s Scholarship, the Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarship, the Carleton University Scholarship of Excellence, and the Carleton University SHAD Scholarship, each valued between CAD 20,000 and 30,000. Additionally, the Riordon Scholarship and the Collins Prestige Scholarship cover full tuition fees for four years.
Calgary International Entrance Scholarships
The University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship is a distinguished award that honors exceptional international students commencing their undergraduate studies at the University. The scholarship provides a total of $60,000 over the course of a four-year undergraduate program.
Winnipeg President’s Scholarships for World Leaders
The University of Winnipeg President’s Scholarship for World Leaders is granted to international students who are entering any division of the University for the first time. The scholarship amounts range from $3,500 to $5,000.
International Graduate Scholarships in Canada
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) were established to attract and retain top-tier doctoral students and to position Canada as a leading hub for research and higher education. These scholarships support doctoral degrees (or combined MA/PhD or MD/PhD programs) at participating Canadian universities, offering $50,000 per year for up to three years.
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships
The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF) are merit-based awards available to students of any nationality who will be enrolled as full-time graduate students (Master’s or Ph.D.) at the University of Manitoba. The fellowships are valued at $18,000 for Ph.D. students and $14,000 for Master’s students, each for a 12-month period.
Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships
These scholarships are available to foreign nationals, with a preference for candidates from developing countries, who are applying to or are enrolled full-time in the first or second year of a doctoral program in the social sciences and humanities at a Canadian university. Each scholarship is valued at up to $60,000 per year, for a maximum of three years.
University of Waterloo Master’s Awards of Excellence
The International Master’s Award of Excellence (IMAE) is available to eligible international master’s students who are typically entering a research-based graduate program at the University of Waterloo. The award is valued at $2,500 per term, for up to five terms.
University of Calgary Graduate Awards
The University of Calgary offers a variety of full and partial scholarships for international students, with values ranging from $1,000 to $40,000. These scholarships cover various fields of study.