Scholarships to Study in Canada
Fully-funded opportunities, university grants, and government fellowships for international and domestic students in Canada.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Federally-funded scholarship for US undergraduate students receiving Federal Pell Grants to study or intern abroad. Prioritizes underrepresented students and non-traditional destinations. Over 4,000 scholarships awarded annually.
Boren Awards for International Study
Institute of International Education (IIE) & National Security Education Program
Awards for US students to study less-commonly taught languages in world regions critical to US interests (excludes Western Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand). Focuses on Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Includes federal service commitment.
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Fully-funded summer overseas program for intensive study of 15 critical languages (Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu, and more). Prepares American students for critical world languages needed in national security and diplomacy.
Google Lime Scholarship
Google & Lime Connect
Google-sponsored scholarship for students with disabilities pursuing computer science degrees. Combines financial support with fully-funded retreat at Google HQ featuring engineering workshops, mentorship, and networking. Focus on empowering students with visible/invisible disabilities in tech.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees
European Commission
The European Union's flagship scholarship program for international students. Funds 2-year integrated Master's programs delivered by consortiums of 3+ European universities. Students study in multiple European countries and receive a joint degree. Over 5,000 scholarships awarded annually across 100+ programs.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Government of Canada (NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC)
Canada's premier PhD scholarship program supporting world-class doctoral students in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and health-related research. Awards 166 scholarships annually across the three federal granting agencies (NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC). Selection based on academic excellence, research potential, and leadership.
Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
One of Canada's most prestigious doctoral scholarships for humanities and social sciences. Founded in 2001 in memory of former PM Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Combines financial support with unique mentorship, community building, and engaged citizenship focus. Awards 15-20 scholarships annually.
Ontario Trillium Scholarship
Government of Ontario + Ontario Universities
Ontario government scholarship attracting best international PhD students to Ontario universities. Jointly funded by Ontario Government and universities. Awards ~75 scholarships annually across Ontario's research universities. International students only.
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
Government of Canada (Tri-Agency)
Canada's premier postdoctoral fellowship supporting top-tier PhD graduates with international recruitment potential. Selects 70 fellows annually across health, natural sciences, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. Highly competitive research-only funding.
Mitacs Globalink Research Award
Mitacs (Canadian non-profit)
Mitacs Globalink Research Internships bring top international students to Canadian universities for research projects lasting 12-24 weeks. Partnership between Mitacs and 30+ eligible countries. Also serves as pipeline for Canadian graduate school admissions.
QS Global Undergraduate Scholarship (Canada)
QS Quacquarelli Symonds
QS-branded scholarship for outstanding international undergraduates enrolling in Canadian universities. Awarded to 3-5 students annually based on academic excellence and leadership potential. Application via QSLEAP platform.
UBC Four Year Doctoral Fellowship
University of British Columbia
UBC's flagship PhD funding package guaranteeing minimum $22K/year plus tuition for 4 years. Available to all PhD students regardless of nationality. Highly competitive selection at Faculty level. Combined with other scholarships (like Vanier), total value can exceed $200K.
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Ashinaga Foundation (Japan)
Japanese foundation's scholarship for orphaned African high school graduates to pursue undergraduate studies at universities worldwide. Requires return to home country after graduation to contribute to development. Awards ~50 scholarships annually across sub-Saharan Africa. Founded by Yoshiomi Tamai in 2014.
National Overseas Scholarship (SC/ST)
Ministry of Social Justice + Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Government of India scholarship exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates to pursue Master's/PhD abroad. Fully-funded at any recognized foreign university. Awards ~100 scholarships annually (SC) + ~20 (ST). Highly competitive with income and academic criteria.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
Aga Khan Foundation's scholarship for outstanding students from selected developing countries (Africa, Middle East, Central & South Asia). Awards 100+ scholarships annually for Master's/PhD at any university worldwide. Unique 50% grant + 50% interest-free loan structure. Focus on students committed to serving Muslim world.
Rotary Peace Fellowship
Rotary Foundation
Rotary Foundation's flagship program funding future peace and development leaders. Fully-funded Master's (2 years) at 6 partner universities OR Professional Development Certificate (3 months). Awards 130+ fellowships annually. Focus on conflict resolution, peace-building, and international relations.
Ford Foundation International Fellowships
Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation's flagship scholarship for individuals from developing countries who have historically lacked educational opportunities. Awards ~350 fellowships annually across 22 countries. Fully-funded Master's or PhD in social justice fields. Alumni becoming next generation of leaders in social equity.
Watson Fellowship
Thomas J. Watson Foundation
Unique post-baccalaureate fellowship funding 40 US undergraduates for one year of purposeful, independent exploration outside the US. No academic program - pure international immersion around a personal interest. Awards 40 fellowships annually from 41 partner colleges. 45+ years running, 3,000+ alumni.
Davis Projects for Peace
Kathryn Wasserman Davis (through Davis United World College Scholars)
Grant funding undergraduate students at 91 partner colleges to design and implement their own peace-related project during summer. $10,000 per project. Awards 130+ projects annually across all disciplines. Complete flexibility in project scope - past projects range from clean water in Kenya to art therapy in refugee camps.
Google Generation Google Scholarship
Google's flagship scholarship for underrepresented computer science students in US and Canada. Awards $10,000 (US) or $5,000 (Canada) plus invitation to exclusive Scholars' Retreat at Google HQ. Focuses on women, Black, Latinx, Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students in tech.
Google Women Techmakers Scholarship (Anita Borg)
Google Women Techmakers
Google's global scholarship for women pursuing computer science careers. Named after Anita Borg (pioneer for women in computing). Awards $10,000 (US/Canada), €7,000 (EMEA), or regional equivalents. Includes exclusive retreat. Alumni pipeline to Google jobs. Highly competitive.
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1949, it aims to foster global peace through education. Requires a strict commitment to return to the home country after graduation.
Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Zonta International
Awarded annually to up to 30 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. Established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart.
Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Fellowship
Reaching Out MBA
A joint effort between top business schools and Reaching Out MBA to develop out LGBTQ+ and active ally business leaders. Each Fellow receives a minimum $20K scholarship and access to exclusive leadership programming.
Margaret McNamara Education Grants
Margaret McNamara Education Grants
A nonprofit public charity that awards educational grants to exceptional women from developing countries, who are at least 25 years old, and are enrolled at universities in the US, Canada, South Africa, and Latin America.
OAS Academic Scholarship Program
Organization of American States
Provides scholarships for graduate study or research at university institutions in OAS Member States. Aimed at supporting the development of the Americas.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Mastercard Foundation
A massive $500 million initiative providing fully-funded scholarships to bright, economically disadvantaged young people in Africa to study at partner universities worldwide (including Berkeley, Edinburgh, McGill, and Ashesi).
Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship
Palantir Technologies
Launched in 2010 to encourage women to pursue computer science. Open to undergraduate women globally. Evaluated on technical capability and leadership.