Are you dreaming of studying abroad? excellent Scholarship opportunities in Canada of exploring the beauty of the lavish Canadian lifestyle is awaiting you there. Canada is one of the world’s top developed countries where thousands of international students study for their higher education. 

The government of Canada’s international scholarship program is available in almost all academic fields where you have the opportunity to choose from 500+ study programs. Here is the list of the Canadian government and university scholarships for international students. We hope this information will help you a lot. 

Canada Government Scholarship: Canadian government offered a wide range of scholarships for international students each year. If you are eager to study in Canada, but it’s difficult for you to afford the cost, you need not worry. For international students from different parts of the world, fully funded scholarships are also awaiting you to study Undergraduate, Master, or Ph.D. degree programs. This program aims to attract outstanding students from all over the globe, and you have the opportunity to be one of them. You can apply via ‘Global Affairs Canada’ for the Canada scholarship 2020-2021. They will cover all the expenses during your study in Canada. The value of the scholarships varies depending upon the duration, level, and program of study.

Financial benefits: 

For one academic year’s programs in duration (Two literary terms of up to 4 months each), winner applicants will receive up to CAD 60,000.

For the programs of two academic years in duration ( Up to 20 months including four literary terms of up to 4 months each and one intervening spring/summer term of up to 4 months), winner applicants will receive up to CAD 120,000.

The Canadian host university can claim CAD 500 per award recipients to assist with administrative costs once the recipient arrives in Canada. The DFATD provides this additional fund to the recipients. 

Additional benefits: 

Airfare

Medical insurance

Visa/study/work permit fees/travel related to the collection of biometrics.

Total tuition fees and mandatory expenses

Living Expenses, including food, utilities, accommodation, etc.

Books and supplies excluding computer and other equipment for research

Good transportation expenses/public transportation pass.

Programs offered: Undergraduate/ Bachelors, Master’s (M.S./M.Phil.), Ph.D. in any field. 

Eligibility criteria: Candidates must fulfill the following requirements to be eligible for the Canadian government scholarship: 

The applicant must not hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

Applicants must be interested in the Canadian scholarship program.

The applicant must be admitted to a full-time academic program.

Eligible countries: Bhutan, Azerbaijan, Comoros, Fiji, Djibouti, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Palau, Liberia, Mauritania, Micronesia, Tonga, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Turkmenistan. Palestinians from the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem are also eligible. 

universities in Canada offering scholarship:

Queen’s University Scholarships: Queen’s University is located in Ontario, Canada, and it has a highly competitive university to get admission to. It has many departments and majors for domestic and international students. You can get an Undergraduate, Masters, and a Ph.D. degree in any field there. Due to COVID-19, the university has exempted IELTS/TOEFL. 

Deadline: November 15th, 2020

University of Saskatchewan Scholarships: For Undergraduate and Graduate degrees, USask Scholarships is open for all nationality holders. You can apply for a post-work-study permit of 3 years also. 

Deadline: December 1st, 2020

University of Toronto Scholarships: Toronto University is the top-ranked university in Canada and ranked 18th in the world university ranking. The scholarship for undergraduate and graduate degree programs is now available where you can apply without IELTS/TOEFL language certificate!

Deadline: January 15th, 2021

University of Alberta Scholarships: Alberta University is a premier University and public research-based university, giving a fantastic opportunity to study for Masters’s and a Ph.D. degree in Canada for international students worldwide. More than 500 graduate programs, 250 specializations, and 300 research areas are available there. 

Deadline: November 1st, 2020, March 1st, 2021, May 1st, 2021

Université de Montréal: This University is giving international scholarships in B.S., MS, and Ph.D. to all nationality holders across the globe. It has 600 different courses. After completing your degree, you will get the opportunity to apply for P.R. in Canada and do a part-time job during your study in Canada. 

Deadline: For the Master’s November 1st, 2020, for this winter, and for the autumn session, July 1st, 2021. For the Ph.D. May 1st, 2021.

Canada Vanier Graduate: Vanier scholarship is the most competitive scholarship for all international students except Pakistani students. 

 Deadline: November 3rd, 2020

University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship: The scholarship criteria cover academic excellence and accomplishments outside the classroom and offer a Bachelor’s degree in any subject. 

Deadline: December 1st, 2020

Waterloo International Master’s Award of Excellence: The University of Waterloo is offering the international Master’s Award of Excellence for those students who are eager to undertake Master’s research-based degree programs. Based on academic excellence, students will be selected through their application for admission to the graduate program. 

  Deadline: Jan-Feb 2021

Canadian universities now offer PSW, meaning that you can apply for a work permit after getting your final degree. Moreover, Canada is a luxurious city where you won’t need any visa to travel to the United States of America if you have a Canadian passport. So, grab these opportunities without waiting for more!