Canada might be one of the most longed for countries for international students, but unfortunately, studying there doesn’t come cheap. For those eager to study in Canada but in need of financial support, we’ve gathered together a selection of scholarships for international students, provided by the Canadian government, individual Canadian universities, and other organizations.
Below is a list of scholarships available in Canada:
1. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
The Canadian Government has launched the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) and to be considered for the Vanier Scholarship, you need to demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of academic achievement in Masters’ programs in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Health, Social Sciences or Humanities.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
You will be evaluated and selected based on the following three criteria:
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) program helps Canadian institutions attract highly qualified doctoral students.
- Valued at $50,000 per year for three years during doctoral studies
- Considers three equally weighted selection criteria: academic excellence, research potential, and leadership
TIMELINE
- May 1, 2018, September 1, 2018 or January 1, 2019: Payment begins
2. Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
Canadian government scholarships and fellowships offered to international students undertaking postgraduate study within the natural and social sciences or health research.
3. Quest University International Scholarships in Canada, 2018
Applications are currently ongoing for the Quest University International Scholarships Canada. The Scholarship also known as David Strangway Award for Excellence provides full tuition for four years to Students pursuing their Undergraduate Degree in the University.
4. Canada Graduate Scholarships
Master’s Program – Scholarships for Canadian students enrolled on a master’s degree or PhD at a (CGS-M allocated) university in Canada.
5. African Leaders of Tomorrow Masters Scholarship for Africans to Study in Canada, 2018
The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) invites applications for the African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship . This Program is open to citizen AND resident of sub-Saharan Africa for 2018 academic year.
6. IDRC Research Awards
Canadian government scholarships for students from developing countries to undertake a master’s or doctoral-level research degree at a recognized Canadian university.
7. NSERC Postgraduate scholarships
Various Canadian government scholarships, grants and awards available to outstanding students undertaking study in the natural sciences or engineering at an accredited Canadian university. Funded by the NSERC.
8. Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
Canadian government scholarships from the Organization of American States (OAS), open to graduate students from any OAS member state (including selected countries in Latin America and the Caribbean islands).
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