Top 10+ Scholarships in Canada for International Students

The number of Scholarships in Canada is small compared to the many USA and UK scholarships available for international students. Foscrip.com provides links to partial and complete scholarships for international students in Canada.

International Undergraduate Scholarships in Canada

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships

The University of Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program is designed to recognize international students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and creativity and are considered leaders in their schools. The scholarship will pay for tuition, books, incidental costs, and full residence support for four years.

York University International Student Scholarship Programme

Students from international countries who are highly academic and have been admitted to York University can be eligible for scholarships of $80,000 to $180,000 for a four-year degree program.

University of British Columbia Scholarships to International Students

UBC recognizes the academic achievements of international students by giving more than $10,000,000 CAD annually in scholarships, awards, and other financial assistance to international undergraduate students.

Carleton Prestige Scholarships

Prestige scholarships are available to exceptional incoming college students at Carleton University. Their admission average is 90% higher. The Chancellor’s Scholarship and Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarship, Carleton University Scholarship of Excellence, and Carleton University SHAD Scholarship are valued at CAD 20,000 to 30,000. At the same time, the Riordon Scholarship and Collins Prestige Scholarship cover total tuition fees for four years.

Calgary International Entrance Scholarships

The University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship recognizes the exceptional achievements of international students enrolled in undergraduate programs at the University. The total amount for four years of undergraduate programs is $60,000.

Winnipeg President’s Scholarships for World Leaders

International students entering the University of Winnipeg’s Divisions for the first time receive the University of Winnipeg President’s Scholarship for World Leaders. These scholarships are available in a range of $3,500 to $5,000.

International Graduate Scholarships in Canada

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) was created to attract and keep top-notch doctoral students in Canada and establish Canada as a world center for excellence in higher education and research. These scholarships can be used for a doctoral, combined MA/Ph.D., or MD/Ph.D. at participating Canadian universities. The scholarship is worth $50,000 for three years.

University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships

The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships is a merit-based award. They are available to all full-time students of any nationality (Master’s or Ph.D.). For 12 months, the fellowships are worth $18,000 for Ph.D. students and $14,000 for Master’s students.

Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

These scholarships are available to foreign nationals, with a preference for those from the developing world. The scholarship’s value can reach $60,000 annually for up to three years.

University of Waterloo Master’s Awards of Excellence

International Master’s Award of Excellence (IMAE) will be given to international Master’s students who usually enroll in a research-based graduate program at the University of Waterloo. The award is worth $2,500 per term and can be used for up to five terms.

University of Calgary Graduate Awards

The University of Calgary offers international students a variety of partial and complete scholarships. The scholarships range in value from $1,000 to $40,000 and cover different areas of study.