Scholarships in Canada for International Students

Canadian scholarships for international students include university awards and research funding. Undergraduate and graduate scholarships can use different application processes, nomination requirements and deadlines.

University scholarships are common in Canada

Many Canadian institutions administer international scholarships directly. The award may require a separate application, school nomination or a specific admission status. Read the university’s scholarship instructions alongside its admission requirements.

Check nomination and application deadlines

Some Canadian undergraduate scholarships require a school nomination before the scholarship deadline. Other awards are considered automatically from the admission application. Confirm the exact process before submitting an application.

Graduate and research funding

Graduate funding can include university scholarships, research assistantships, government programmes and project-linked support. Check whether the funding is tied to a research programme or supervisor and whether it covers tuition as well as living costs.