Top 10 Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students
If you are looking for scholarships to finance your study in Canada, you have come to the right place. The Canadian government, private foundations, and top institutions provide many Scholarships, awards, bursaries, and loans to international students who want to enhance their skills and take the opportunity to study in Canadian institutions. Undergraduate Scholarships, Postgraduate Scholarships, and Doctoral Scholarships all are available.
With the help of financial assistance, academically excellent students will achieve their goals.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Citizenship
Canadian citizens
permanent residents of Canada
International Students
The Canadian Government launched this scholarship program for Canadian and International students who enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian University.
Up to 166, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships are awarded each year.
Value- $50,000 per year for three years
Eligibility Criteria
Be registered in a full-time doctoral program (or joint graduate research program MA/PhD, MSc/PhD, or MD/PhD) at the nominating Canadian institution
have achieved a first-class average, as determined by your institution, in each of the last two years of full-time study or equivalent
Be nominated by only one Canadian institution, which must have received a Vanier CGS quota.
How to apply
UBC Vanier applicants will complete their Vanier application using ResearchNet, an online application system.
Link- https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/LoginServlet
Applicants should refer to the Vanier CGS website for step-by-step application instructions.
https://vanier.gc.ca/en/nomination_process-processus_de_mise_en_candidature.html
Lester B. Pearson Scholarship of the University of Toronto
Citizenship
International Students
Each year The University of Toronto offers 37 fully-funded scholarships to overseas students who have already applied for a place in an undergraduate degree program at this university.
Value- This scholarship will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.
Courses Offered:
Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Commerce & Management
Humanities
Social Sciences
Life Sciences
Computer Science
Engineering
Kinesiology & Physical Education
Music
Architecture
Eligibility Criteria
Be an international student who already applied for a full-time undergraduate course.
Receive a nomination from your school
Have demonstrated strong leadership skills, excellent academic performance, and true commitment to school and society
How to apply
First, receive a nomination from your school- https://www3.adm.utoronto.ca/Pearson/schoolApplication.php?ref=644a95b1
Then apply for an undergraduate Eligible course at the University of Toronto.
Please be advised that you will be considered for the Pearson Scholarship for your first choice of the program at U of T.
Once we’ve received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application.
To know everything about this scholarship and application procedure please visit the official website of the University of Toronto.
University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship
Citizenship-
International
The University of Calgary offers this scholarship annually to undergraduate international students entering first year in any undergraduate degree.
Value- $15,000 (Renewable)
Eligibility Criteria
Must be an international student
Applicants should enrol in an undergraduate program (first year) at the University of Calgary
This scholarship is Renewable in the second, third and fourth year at the University of Calgary, provided recipients achieve a GPA of 2.60 or more over a minimum of 24.00 units in the previous fall and winter terms.
How to apply
First, apply for a place in a full-time undergraduate degree program at the University of Calgary before applying for the Scholarship.
To know more about the University of Calgary International Scholarship, please visit the official website of the University of Calgary.
Nova Scotia Graduate (Doctoral and Masters) Scholarship of Dalhousie University
Citizenship
Canadian
International
This scholarship is awarded to the students who enrolled in a thesis-based Doctoral program or thesis-based Master’s program at Dalhousie University.
Value- $15,000 for up to four years of the Doctoral program and $10,000 for up to two years of Master’s program
Eligibility Criteria
In your application, you must justify how your research will contribute to innovation or advancement in your selected priority area-
Ocean Science and Technology
Information, Computer Science and Technology (ICT)
Clean Technology (including Materials Science and Engineering)
Financial Services
Life Sciences
Aerospace & Defense
Health & Wellness
Resource Sector
Social Innovation
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Harmonized Scholarship Process. Your department will review your application and nominate you for an award if you meet the appropriate criteria.
The official website for any details-
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship
This Scholarship is awarded to the students (Masters and Doctoral) enrolled in a postgraduate course at the University of Manitoba.
Value- for Masters $14,000 per year up to 2 years
For Doctoral $18,000 per year up to 4 years
Eligibility Criteria
Students must have been admitted as full-time students as masters or PhD students in a graduate program at the University of Manitoba.
Students must have a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 to be considered for this award.
How to apply
First, you need to take admission to a postgraduate degree program and then consult your department or unit for the UMGF application process and deadline. Once the department/unit determines their selection, students are recommended to the Faculty of Graduate.
SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships
Scholarships are available to domestic and international high school students in any faculty who are admitted to an undergraduate degree.
Applicants must have grades in the 90% range in courses required for their selected program.
Value for International students
$120,000 (with distinction), Covers tuition and mandatory supplementary fees for 1st undergraduate degree. Scholarship value depends on and matches the cost of the program(s) of study and the cost of tuition at the time.
$120,000+ $7,000 per term (with distinction and living allowance)
Application link- https://www.sfu.ca/students/financialaid/entrance/HS_Scholarships/how_to_apply.html
To know every detail of eligibility criteria according to your country visit https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/admission-requirements.html
President’s International Distinction
Scholarship of University of Alberta
Citizenship
International
It is awarded to the academically excellent International students who registered for any first-year undergraduate degree program at the University of Alberta.
Value- $120,000 CAD (payable over 4 years)
How to apply
You must apply to an undergraduate degree program before you can apply for any entrance scholarships.
Check out the link for application details-
International Major Entrance Scholarship of University of British Columbia
Citizenship-
International
This scholarship is offered to full-time international students entering a first-year undergraduate degree program at the University of British Columbia.
Value- $40,000 (number and level of these scholarships awarded each year vary, depending on available funding.)
Eligibility Criteria
Be an international student who will be studying at UBC on a Canadian study permit (student visa).
Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, and impressive extracurricular and community involvement.
How to apply
A separate application is not required.
You have to hold an offer of admission to UBC and you will be automatically considered for this scholarship.
UdeM Exemption Scholarship Program
Citizenship
International
The University of Montreal offers this scholarship to international students entering undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral degree programs at the University of Montreal.
Value
For Undergraduate studies,
Level A- $12,465.60 per year
Level B- $5,940.90 per year
Level C- $2,078.10 per year
Students enrolled in a certificate, major, minor, short program and preparatory year program for university studies automatically obtain the level C award.
For Graduate Programs (Masters)-
$9787.95 per year
For Graduate Programs (PhD)- $21,038.13
Eligibility Criteria
hold a study permit and who are neither permanent residents nor Canadian citizens.
Candidates should be enrolled as a full-time student
How to apply
Complete the application form and accept an offer to an eligible program at the University of Montreal. You don’t have to apply for a UdeM Exemption Scholarship. New candidates’ files will be evaluated to determine their eligibility and the amount of their exemption scholarship.
The Global Leader of Tomorrow Award of York University
Citizenship
International
It is awarded to international students entering the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree program at York University.
Value- $20,000 per year up to four years
Eligible Courses
Environmental and Urban Change, School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design, Glendon, Health, Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, Science, Lassonde or the Schulich School of Business.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have outstanding academic achievement.
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.
Must be an international student who is required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada
Must be nominated by their high schools
For application details and all other information, please visit the official website- http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/funding#intl
