Canada is one of the most popular destinations for international students in the world due to the country’s excellent educational institutions, international credibility, and work and immigration possibilities.
However, there is another reason that Canada is the most desirable education destination for international students: tuition costs. The country’s favorable exchange rate and comparatively low tuition fees make schooling at Canadian institutions more affordable for international students.
In addition to this, however, the Canadian government also provides bursaries and scholarships to international students—something that other desirable education destinations like the United States, do not. In fact, EduCanada (a government organisation) even has a scholarship search tool, which can be used to determine your eligibility for financial awards from the Canadian government, foreign governments, and third-party organisations.
Discover your options to study in Canada
Read on to find some of the scholarships and bursaries available to international undergraduate students studying in Canada. Note that for all the following awards, in addition to specific eligibility criteria for each award, students:
In addition, the school that the international student is attending in Canada must be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)—as these are the only educational institutions in Canada that are authorized to accept international students.
The Study in Canada Scholarships
The goal of the Study in Canada Scholarships is to enhance and diversify opportunities at Canadian post-secondary institutions by drawing a diverse group of international students for study or research exchange programs.
Financial rewards for this program can range from $10,200 CAD for the undergraduate level (for a period of four months/one semester), to $12,700 CAD for graduate level studies (for a period of five to six months).
To qualify, candidates must:
The Canada-ASEAN Scholarships
The Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) program—announced by the Canadian Government on August 6, 2017—offers short-term study and research opportunities at Canadian post-secondary institutions to students from ASEAN member states. The program is specifically focused on areas that support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Financial rewards here range from $10,200 CAD for the undergraduate level (for a duration of four months/one semester), to $12,700 CAD for graduate level studies (for a duration of five to six months).
Eligibility requirements for these awards include:
The Emerging Leaders in America Program
In 2009, the Canadian Government introduced the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program aimed at fostering human capital development and cultivating future leaders in the Americas.
Financial rewards for this program range from $8,200 CAD for the undergraduate level (for a duration of four months/one semester), to $11,100 CAD for graduate level studies (for a duration of five to six months).
To be eligible for this program, students must:
Students who are selected for any of the above awards may use scholarship funds towards:
The federal government also offers other scholarship awards for post-doctoral and graduate students, students from China, the Americas, and more. Additionally, many DLIs also offer financial awards for their international students, which international students may simultaneously be eligible for.
Discover your options to study in Canada
