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Canada : Scholarships

Canada offers generous scholarships and financial aid to international students at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. These are provided by the Government of Canada, provincial authorities, and individual institutions.

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Types of Scholarships Available

Merit-Based Scholarships (academic excellence)
Need-Based Bursaries
Entrance Awards for new students
Subject-Specific or Research Grants
Region or Country-Specific Scholarships

Key Government-Backed Scholarships

EduCanada Scholarships

Canada’s centralized portal for international scholarships.
 https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (PhD)

Highly competitive PhD-level funding in various fields.
 https://vanier.gc.ca

Canada-ASEAN and CARICOM Scholarships

Funding support for students from Southeast Asia and the Caribbean.
 Check EduCanada

Sample Institutional Scholarships

Institution Name Scholarship Name Highlights
University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Full tuition, residence, books
UBC International Major Entrance Scholarships Partial to full tuition for undergrads
McGill University Entrance Scholarships Renewable, merit-based
York University Global Leader of Tomorrow Award CAD 20,000–35,000/year
University of Alberta International Admission Scholarships CAD 5,000–15,000 based on merit
Humber College International Entrance Scholarships Partial tuition awards
Centennial College International Student Award Need-based, CAD 2,000 max

Tips to Boost Scholarship Chances

Keep an excellent academic record
Submit early, complete applications
Prepare a standout SOP
Include strong reference letters
Score well on IELTS/TOEFL

Useful Links

EduCanada Scholarship Portal
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Universities Canada – Study in Canada
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