Scholarships for

Canada
Contents
Introduction 01

Top Government Scholarships 02-05

• Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
• Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
• MITACS SICI Partnership
• Quebec Government Scholarship
• Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship
• IDRC Research Award

Top Non-Government Scholarships 06

• Anne Vallee Ecological Fund
• Trudeau Scholarships and Fellowships

Top University Scholarships 07-09

• York University International Student Scholarship
• Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship
• University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship
• University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships
• University of British Columbia Scholarship
• Queen’s University International Scholarships

FAQs 10

About upGrad Abroad 11

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Introduction
When it comes to studying abroad, Canada is considered an outstanding option for
high-quality education with excellent career opportunities. Besides, international stu-
dents prefer studying in the country for easy immigration, post-study work opportuni-
ties, direct pathways to citizenship, and high quality of life.

Moreover, Canada grants international students much-needed financial aid and schol-
arships, covering their study and living expenses. These scholarships help bright minds
from around the world pursue affordable education in Canada.

Students who wish to study in Canada but need help managing the tuition fee must look
for better alternatives. This guide delves into some popular scholarships for
International students.

Types of Scholarships
Several scholarships are available for graduation, post-graduation, doctoral, or postdoc-
toral programs. These scholarships are primarily categorized depending on who funds
the grant. Depending on the funding body, scholarships are categorized as below:

Government Scholarships: There are several scholarships for Indian students that the
Canadian government offers.

Non-Government Scholarships: Scholarships that non-profit organizations or

individuals fund.

University-Specific Scholarships: Many Canadian universities award international

students with scholarships for their excellence. They are merit-based scholarships,
therefore, attracting the world's brilliant minds.

Government Non-Government University-Specific

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Top Government Scholarships

1. Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship program aims to fund outstanding postdoctoral
applicants contributing to the nation’s social, economic, and research-based growth.
It attracts top-tier postdoctoral talent, places them as successful research leaders,
and builds their potential leadership skills. Annually, 70 fellowships are awarded.

Eligibility Award

• Student must be a national or an interna • $70,000 (taxable) per year for two years.
-tional postdoctoral candidate, contributing
to the research areas that include Natural
Science and/or Engineering, humanities or
social sciences, and health research.

2. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship program is named after Major-General
Georges P. Vanier, the first francophone Governor General of Canada. The program is
offered to highly qualified doctoral students. Annually, 166 scholarships are awarded.

Eligibility Award

• Student must be a national or an • $50,000 per year for three years.

international postdoctoral candidate,
contributing to the research areas that
include Natural Science and/or Engineering,
humanities or social sciences, and health.
• Must have an excellent academic record,
potential research ability, and leadership
quality.
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3. Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship program is offered at publicly-assisted universities
in Ontario. It provides merit-based scholarships to excellent graduate students in all
academic disciplines. The university and the Province of Ontario jointly fund the OGS
program at the University of Toronto.

Eligibility Award

• Student must be a national or an interna • $5,000 per session for two or three
-tional candidate enrolled in a postgraduate consecutive sessions.
or doctoral program.
• International students must have valid study
permits effective according to the OGS inter
-national application deadline.
• The eligible registered program should be a
full-time study program.
• Candidates must achieve at least an A- in
each of the two completed years of studying
in the full-time program.

4. Ontario Trillium Scholarship (OTS)

The Ontario Trillium Scholarship (OTS) program is an initiative to fund the
best-qualified international students for doctoral research studies. The program
attracts the excellent mind to Ontario, and approximately 15 scholarships are
awarded annually.

Eligibility Award

• International candidate who holds a tempo • $40,000 per year, which is renewable
-rary resident visa as a member of the for four years.
student class under the Immigration and
Refugee Protection Act (Canada).
• Must enroll in a full-time approved doctoral
program.
• Must have at least an A- grade.
• Students must not be studying at an Ontario
institution currently.
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5. MITACS SICI Partnership: Globalink Research Award (GRA) Program

The MITACS SICI (Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute) Globalink Research Award program
is for funding research collaborations between member institutions of SICI and
Canada. The award program supports individual research projects and large-scale
research collaborations. The research is conducted for 12 to 24 weeks, where 1/4th of
the time can be spent at the enrolled institution. A limited number of awards are
available, leading to a competitive opportunity.

Eligibility Award

• Candidate must enroll in a full-time • $6,000, which includes a student stipend,

postgraduate, doctoral, or postdoctoral living stipend, airfare, visa, medical
program. insurance, accommodation costs,
• Candidate must belong to an institution that research-related costs, programming,
is a SICI member. administration, evaluation, professional
development, and research costs.
• Must not hold any previous award from
GRA.

6. Merit Scholarship from the Quebec Government Scholarship

The Merit scholarship program is offered to international students at the university
level in vocational and technical training. The scholarship focuses on recruiting the
best international student based on excellent work and research prospects.

Eligibility Award

• For doctoral students, the award is $25,000

• Must be enrolled in doctoral or
per year for a maximum of three years, which
postdoctoral fellowship programs or as
can extend for one year. During the
part of professional development or a
extension period, the scholarship amount
short-term research stay.
becomes $1,000 per month.
• For postdoctoral students, the award is
$35,000 for one year, and it is non-
renewable.
• For professional development or a
short-term research stay, $3,000 monthly
for 4 months is awarded.
• Other awards include health insurance and
hospitalization coverage offered by the
Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec
(RAMQ).
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7. Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program

The Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program (CCSP) was established in the
year 1959 with the intent to promote Canadian values worldwide. It aims at providing
scholarships of excellence to the countries that are members of the Commonwealth
games. Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act Canada (DFAIT)
funds the scholarship program for academically talented students enrolled at the
Master’s or PhD level at a Canadian institution.

Eligibility Award

• Student must belong to a member country • $10,000 for five to six months, which covers
of the Commonwealth games. living expenses, transportation costs, and
• Student must have enrolled in the Master’s other stay-related expenses in Canada.
or PhD program at Canadian Institution.

8. IDRC Research Award

The IDRC (International Development Research Center) Research Award program
aims to fund researchers and institutions who work on solving global development
challenges.

Eligibility Award

• Student must be a citizen of a developing • $42,033 - $48,659 as a salary of one year.

country.
• Covers Canada Pension Plan, employer
• The research projects must deal with devel contributions to employment insurance and
opment areas like global health, sustainable paid vacation.
inclusive economies in developing countries,
policy and evaluation, democratic and
inclusive governance, education and
science, climate-resilient food systems, and
ethics in development research.
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Top Non-Government
Scholarships
1. Anne Vallee Ecological Fund
The Anne Vallee Ecological Fund (AVEF) aims to support master’s and doctoral
students working on animal research. It mainly focuses on supporting field research
in animal ecology related to human activities, including agriculture, fishing, forestry,
and industry. AVEF offers two scholarships in Quebec or British Columbia University.
Canada Revenue Agency and Revenue Quebec recognize it.

Eligibility Award

• Students must enroll in the university of • $1,500 annually.

Quebec or British Columbia for a Master’s or
doctoral level.

2. Trudeau Scholarships and Fellowships

The Trudeau scholarships and fellowships aim at encouraging engaged leaders. It is
for students at doctoral levels.

Eligibility Award

• Students must be enrolled in a full-time • Up to $40,000 per year for three years that
doctoral program. covers tuition, travel, and stay-related
• The enrolled study field should concern with expenses.
humanities or human sciences directly
relevant to Canada’s future.
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Top University-Specific
Scholarships
1. York University International Student Scholarships
The York University International Student Scholarship program aims to recognise
exceptional international students from various fields through Lassonde Entrance
Scholarships, York Science Scholars Award, Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
International Undergraduate Leadership Scholarships, The Annie Demirjian’77
Scholarship, among others. Around 5 to 10 scholarships are awarded annually. It
concentrates on providing students with a research-intensive learning environment
where diversity cross-cultural knowledge are valued.

Eligibility Award

• Academic merit • $2000-40,000/year.

2. Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships program is hosted at the University
of Toronto. It gives recognition to students who perform exceptionally well in their
academics. Every year, 37 students are awarded.

Eligibility Award

• International students enrolled at the • Accommodation, books, travel expenses,

University of Toronto. tuition, and incidental fees for four years of
an undergraduate degree.
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3. University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship

The University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship program aims to fund
undergraduate students having excellent academic records as well as remarkable
achievements outside the classroom.

Eligibility Award

• Academic merit. • $20,000 during the first year of entering the

• International students paying a differential
fee.
• Students must meet the university’s English
language proficiency requirement.
undergraduate program. (The amount tends
to be renewed in the second, third, and
fourth year, depending on the achievable
GPA of 2.60 or more over a minimum of 24.00
units in the preceding fall, and also
continues to pay a differential fee.)

4. University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships

The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships program has the main objective of
providing support and giving recognition to students who have outstanding
intellectual ability and academic achievements.

Eligibility Award

• Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
• The recommendation for students must
come from their department or unit to the
Faculty of Graduate Studies for a UMGF.
• For graduate students, the award is $14,000
per year for a duration of 12 to 24 months.
• For doctoral students, the award is $18,000
per year for a duration of 12, 24, 36, and 48
months.
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5. University of British Columbia Scholarship

The University of British Columbia (UBC) Scholarship program includes several
merit-based awards. The grant depends on students’ demonstration of achievement
in academic and extracurricular activities.

Eligibility Award

• The student must be new to UBC. • $25,000 per year that covers tuition and
• Must have a valid study permit/student visa. basic living expenses in Canada.
• Must get nominated for the need-and-
merit-based International Scholars award.

6. Queen’s University International Scholarships

Queen’s University offers a range of scholarships for international students that help
advance the internationalization efforts of Canadian institutions. These scholarship
awards encourage student mobility, promoting Canada as a top study destination
abroad.

Eligibility Award

• An international student entering the first • $9,000 annually for one year.
year for the first time in a Queen’s program
after secondary education.
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1. Is getting a scholarship in Canada hard?

It entirely depends on the eligibility criteria, academic records, the university type, and the
nature of the scholarship.

2. How much academic grade is required to avail of scholarships in Canada?

Typically, a minimum grade of A- or GPA of 3.5 is required to avail of the scholarships in
Canada. But then, every scholarship has different criteria, so the required grade majorly
depends on qualifying or meeting the mentioned criteria of the particular scholarship.

3. Can I get a full scholarship in Canada for my studies?

Yes, you can avail full scholarship in Canada for your studies. Several universities, such as
the University of British Columbia, provide 100% scholarships for doctoral studies.
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