Scholarship Opportunities
in Canada
Canada rewards academic excellence. From automatic entrance scholarships to prestigious government fellowships like the Vanier CGS, we help you navigate the funding landscape for one of the world’s top study destinations.
Check EligibilityTypes of Scholarships Available
Canadian institutions offer a mix of merit-based entrance awards and application-based scholarships.
Entrance Scholarships
Many Canadian universities automatically consider international students for entrance scholarships based on their high school grades. No separate application is needed for these awards, which range from CAD $1,000 to $10,000.
Government Fellowships
For postgraduate students, Canada offers prestigious awards like the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (worth $50,000/year for 3 years) and the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships for world-class researchers.
Lester B. Pearson
Specific to the University of Toronto, this is one of the most competitive full-ride scholarships for international students, covering tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.
Top Universities Offering Aid
Canada’s public universities are renowned for their generous funding for high-achieving international students.
Univ. of Toronto
Pearson Scholar
UBC
Intl Leader Award
McGill University
Entrance Bursary
Univ. of Waterloo
President’s Schol.
Univ. of Alberta
President’s Int.
Western Univ.
Admission Schol.
York University
Leader of Tomorrow
Univ. of Calgary
Entrance Award
Canadian Success Stories
“I received an automatic entrance scholarship of CAD $5,000 from the University of Alberta just based on my high school grades. It was a huge relief!”
Arjun Mehta
Engineering Student
“The Lester B. Pearson scholarship application is tough, but Eduwise helped me structure my essays perfectly. I’m now a proud UofT scholar.”
Sarah Lee
Computer Science
“The Co-op program at Waterloo essentially funds my studies. I earn while I learn, and the initial entrance bursary helped with moving costs.”
Karthik P.
Mathematics
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