University-specific scholarships to study in Canada
1.Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program
1 Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program was created initially with an aim to help those bright minds who shows exceptional academic achivement in the field of science and also those are top scorers at their schools .The eligiblity for this scholarship is that the student not be a Canndian citizen all he must be in the final year of his school while applying for this scholarship.
Educational institution: University of Toronto Cannda
Award: Tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years
Time period of scholarship: August to November (Tentative)
2 President’s Scholarship for World Leaders
The University of Winnipeg has a special scholarship which is given to international students joining any course at The University of Winnipeg for the first time. Presidents Scholarship for World Leader is avaiable to every candidate from any part of the globe who wishes to pursue his Studies in University of Winnipeg
Educational institution: The University of Winnipeg
Award: Up to CAD 5,000
Time period of scholarship July to October (Tentative)
3 International Leader of Tomorrow Award
TheUniversity of British Colombia offer International Leader of Tomorrow to foreign students with brilliant academic record, leadership skills, and regular participation in student affairs and community service as well as achievements in field of sports , arts and other creative activities would be highly appreciated.
Educational institution: The University of British Columbia
Financial need For Students Under Scholarship
There are many Organisation who help the students based on their financial need Davis Putter fund is one of them which help the students who cannot afford their studies.
Many need base scholarships provide several other things like a place to live , fooding and lodging facilities.. Davis-Putter, Scholarship for an instance help college students financially by providing them with grants to those graduate students who are committed to economic and social justice.
Criteria for applying to scholarships
The primary criterion for most scholarships should be a good score in academics,but there are certainly several other factors too that decide your selection for the scholarship but it mostly depends on your grades your academic record throughout your life various other factors like community services also influence your selection for the scholarship.
Amount of money that is available through scholarships
The money which you will get in the form of scholarship from the universities varies and also the amount of money will depend on various factors like how good is your academics etc ,also getting a scholarship in todays world is hghly competitive because there is always someone better than you present so its better to start applying for the scholarships 9-10 months before the intake of various universities begin.
Canadian government scholarships
1-Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships–
It is a scholarship offered to the students pursuing postgraduate in the field of natural science and engineering.
2- Canada Graduate Scholarships
This scholarship is for those international students who have completed their undergraduation and are prsuing post graduaation in any of the cannadian universities.\
3-IDRC Research Awards
Students from the different countries who want to pursue their higher education can get this scholarship on the basis of thier academics,Good academics is a must to get this scholarship.
4-NSERC Postgraduate scholarships
There are a number of scholarships which are provided by the cannadian government to those bright minds who have made a significant contribution in the field of science these scholarships are funded by NSERC.
5-Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program – Canadian government has a scholarships program called the Organization of American States (OAS), which is available to all the graduate students from any OAS member state (including countries in Latin America and also the Caribbean islands).
6-Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program
Vanier Graduate scholarship program is another scholarship scheme which bears all the tuition fees of the international students who want to study in Canadian institutes.
Non-governmental scholarships to study in Canada
1-Anne Vallee Ecological Fund
So those candidates who want to pursue animal research at the doctoral level and are financially not stable can get the Anne Vallee Ecological Fund. But only students studying in Canadian universities are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
2-Trudeau Scholarships and Fellowships
Trudeau Scholarships and Fellowships is yet another scholarship program that is made to help the students from other countries who are pursuing their postgraduate studies in any Canadian University.
Award: The value of the award is proportional to the student’s financial need decided by summing up the tuition, fees, and living costs, and subtracting the financial contribution by the student and the family.
Time period of scholarship: September to December (Tentative)
4 University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF)
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) is a type of scholarship which is available to all students regardless of their citizenship and students pursuing their graduation are eligible to apply irrespective of their field . The value of the fellowship is eighteeen thousand cannadian dollars for Ph.D students. and fourteen thousand cannadian dollar to the students pursuing their masters,This scholarship is provided for a period of one year.
Educational institution: University of Manitoba
Award: Up to CAD 18,000
Time period of scholarship: The tentative start date for the award in January.
5 Humber University scholarships for international students
Humber University offers full tuitions fees of those of international students accepted to study at the university. Eligibility relies on academic performance, community service and reference.
Educational institution: Humber University
Award: Up to full tuition cover
Time period of scholarship: June to September (Tentative)
6 The Seneca Renewable Entrance Scholarship of Merit for International Students
.Seneca school offers ten renewable benefit scholarships to international students accepted to review credentials or Graduate Certificate program at the university.The scholarship is receptive to international students. UN agency have decided that a minimum criterion of eightieth in Grade twelve or equivalent is required to be eligible for this scholarship.
Educational institution: Seneca College
Award: CAD 1000
Time period of scholarship: July to October (Tentative)
7 Ryerson University International Secondary School Merit Scholarship
Ryerson University Providesseven different types of scholarships for international students applying to get admitted to the university in Canada on a study permit. The worth of the scholarship is five thousand cannadian dollars and is available for a period of twelve months.
Educational institution: Ryerson University
Award: CAD 5,000
Time period of scholarship: Application period is usually January to July
8 Scotiabank International Partner Entrance Scholarships
Scotia bank helps students to fulfill there desire to study at a Canadian University .The scholarship is available to any student who is in his first year of studies.Three scholarships each worth of five thuousand cannadian dollars are provided as an second semester tution fees .
Educational institution: George Brown College
Award: CAD 5,000
Time period of scholarship: June to September (Tentative)
9 Woori Education Scholarship
Woori Educationis a scholarship which is available to international students based on their educational excellence and community service.The basic eligiblity required for this scholarship is that one should be an international student and should be in his/her first semester at the time of applying for this scholarship.
Educational institution: George Brown College
Award: CAD 2,000
Time period of scholarship: October to January (Tentative)
10 Assist-on Scholarship
Open to all international students, the Assist-on Scholarship is given to one international student who has done some community service or have a good academic record. To be eligible, for this acholarship the person must be pursuing his undergraduation in the institute.
Educational institution: George Brown College
Award: CAD 1,000
Deadline: October to January (Tentative)
11 Aga Khan Academy Renewable Scholarship
Aga Khan Academy Renewable Scholarship is provided to international students who belong from an Aga Khan academy but a academic record is required for this scholarship. An amount of ninety thousand cannadian dollars is provided to those student who wishes to study at Undergraduate level in the University of Victoria.
Educational institution: University of Victoria
Award: CAD 90,000
Deadline: November to February (Tentative)
12 International Master’s (IMSA) and International Doctoral Student Awards (IDSA)
International Master’s (IMSA) and International Doctoral Student Awards (IDSA) are open to international students with valid Study Permit and who are enrolled full-time in research-based graduate degree programs at the University of Waterloo.
Educational institution: University of Waterloo
Award: Up to CAD 4,260
13 Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship
Worth nearly 400 million dollars the Izaak Walton Killam trust is Canndas one of the biggest donater for scholarly activities .The Scholarship is made available to all foreign students who have enrolled in the university and have an outstanding performance in the area of mentoring summer research students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, visiting research scholars and undergraduate students. .
Educational institution: University of Alberta
14 International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships
International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships are available to foreign students entering a post-secondary course for the first time at the University of Guelph.
Educational institution: University of Guelph
Award: When reviewed by the university, successful students will be informed of about the scholarship details
Time period of scholarship: December to March (Tentative)
15 International Dean’s Scholarship
International Dean’s Scholarship is available to international students with excellent academic records, this scholarship is best for people who are registering for the first time in a thesis-based graduate program.
Educational institution: University of Saskatchewan
Award: Up to CAD 88,000
16 Douglas International Merit-Based Scholarships
13Stephen Arnold Douglas International Scholarship which is available to international students based on the performance in their academics , community services record and leadership skills.
Educational institution: Douglas College
Award: CAD 2500
Time period of scholarship: June to September (Tentative)
17 International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships
This scholarship is available for international students at both St. John’s and Grenfell campuses, provided that they should fulfil the eligibility criteria.
Educational institution: Memorial University of Newfoundland
Award: Up to CAD 6,000
