Types of Scholarship in Canada

by Ragini Sharma Study Abroad Consultant

Are you looking out to study in Canada for higher education?

Make sure you have everything sorted if the answer to the question is yes. The lists to check mark are as follows:

Applying to universities – Check

Looking for accommodation – Check

Applying and availing the student visa – Check

Applying for scholarships – Well, this article will give you entire details for this.

Read on.

Have you planned on how you are going to fund your education in Canada? An overseas education loan can surely be one of the most prominent funding means, but it cannot be the only one. One of the other major and most prestigious funding means is the scholarships for international students in Canada, which covers the cost of education to almost full extent irrespective of the student’s nationality.

Well, what are your plans to fund your higher education then? To have a hassle-free higher education tenure in Canada, applying for scholarships is the best way to make sure it happens. Various alternative modes of availing financial help in Canada are as follows:

Bursaries
Scholarships
Student Loans

We have complied, few full and partial scholarships for international students in Canada. Have a look.

Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students in Canada

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships

At the University of Toronto this Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program is intended to recognize exceptional academic achievement and creativity demonstrated by the international students who can further be recognized as leaders within their school. The scholarship will cover

Tuition
Books
Incidental Fees
Full Residence Support for Four Years

York University International Student Scholarship Program

International students admitted to York University are eligible for this scholarship who have an excellent academic record worth $60,000 – $100,000 for a four-year degree program.

University of British Columbia Scholarships for International Students

From all around the world, UBC recognizes the academic achievement of outstanding students by devoting more than $10 million CAD annually for different categories like

Awards
Scholarships
Other forms of Financial Assistance

Follow our page to know how to get admission in Canada and avail scholarships as well.

Scholarships for International Graduate Students in Canada

University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships

The students registered as full-time graduate students (Masters or Ph.D.) are eligible to avail this University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF) which are merit-based awards and are open to all. The fellowships are valued $14,000 for Master’s students for a 12-month period.

University of Waterloo Master’s Awards of Excellence

students normally entering a research-based graduate program at the University of Waterloo are can avail The International Master’s Award of Excellence (IMAE) which will be awarded to eligible international master’s. $2,500 per term is this award’s value which is offered for a maximum of five terms.

University of Calgary Graduate Awards

For international students of University of Calgary offers a wide range of full and partial scholarships. This scholarship covers different fields of study with a value range from $1,000 to $40,000.

This was a gist of scholarships available in Canada for higher education aspirants in Canada.

The best ways for a student to study in Canada are through the Financial aid and scholarships. For those who need assistance with the application and process of scholarships, you can attend the free overseas education counselling online.

All the Best!