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How International Students Get Scholarships in Canada

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Introduction

Why study in Canada, and how can IDP Education help?

As a leading provider of international student placement services, IDP Education is here to guide you through every step of your study abroad journey. Studying in Canada offers a range of benefits for international students, including high-quality education, a welcoming and inclusive culture, and opportunities to work and immigrate after graduation.

With IDP Education, you can explore the best study options in Canada, connect with top-ranked universities, and receive personalized support and guidance to ensure your success. Our experienced team of education experts can assist you with everything from choosing the right course and institution to preparing for your visa application and settling into life in Canada.

Many international students want to study in Canada. It’s student-friendly, has a large immigrant population in general, and as a result it’s a country with loads of diversity. It also is ice-hockey mad, has bears and moose, and the best maple syrup in the world (which means pancakes for breakfast every day).

Canadians are some of the world’s friendliest and politest people. If you’re wanting to live somewhere welcoming, with loads of support, Canada is it. That warm and friendly stereotype? It’s true. It’s also got a great quality of life, and is regularly ranked number one in the world for liveability.

If you decide to make Canada your home while you study it’s probably because they have easy PR pathways from study, amazing internationally-recognised institutions, fantastic research opportunities.. and some amazing government and university funded scholarships.

Ready to begin your study journey in Canada? Talk to one of our experts today.

Scholarships for international students in Canada

There are two types of scholarships available for international students. There are ones that are funded directly from the institution, and you’ll find these opportunities listed on their website. The eligibility criteria and application process will be different for all universities, so ensure you follow their guidelines.

The other scholarships are government-funded ones. Make sure you investigate thoroughly which ones you qualify for.

Canada Distinction and Living Allowance Undergraduate Scholars Entrance international awards

This scholarship is available for undergraduate students. It is open to students studying any subject at Simon Fraser University.

Benefits: This fund will pay an educational fund to cover course costs and a living allowance.

Eligibility criteria:

Be completing an ungraduated degree at Simon Fraser university
Have final grades that meet academic requirements
Be enrolled for at least 12 SFU standard graded units
Demonstrate engagement in your scholar community

To apply, follow the process as outlined on their website. You must provide a transcript for your grades for all courses.

International Pathway to Knowledge Bursary at University Canada West, Canada

2021-22

This award is applied for automatically if you meet the criteria. You do not need to make a scholarship application.

Benefits: A tuition reduction of 30 credits will be applied to a student’s final 30 credits on their BA or BCom degree.

Eligibility criteria:

Be starting a BCom or BA in Business Communication
Have a GPA of 2.33 or more
Have not applied for any other scholarship

Canada Provincial Government Student Assistance Scholarships, 2021-22

This scholarship is for international students studying towards their Master, Bachelor, or PhD program. This is for all subjects taught at CDI College.

Benefits: The fund covers tuition fees.

Eligibility criteria:

Be studying a degree at CDI college
Have completed relevant previous study
Must meet minimum grade standards

Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) – for students

This scholarship is available to students from any ASEAN country. It is applied for on your behalf by your Canadian learning institution.

Benefits:

CA$10,200 for undergraduate or graduate students for four months minimum, or one academic term
CA$12,700 for mater or PhD students for five to six months of research or study
CA$15,900 for undergraduate or college students for eight months or two terms of study

These funds can cover visa fees, airfares, health insurance, living expenses, transport costs, or relevant academic needs such as textbooks or supplies.

If a student is interested in this scholarship, it is suggested they advise relevant people of their interest and submit a one-page letter of intent that outlines how your chosen field of study contributes to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This goal is to combat poverty in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and/ or Vietnam.

Eligibility criteria:

Be studying full time in your tertiary institution in their home country
Not have Canadian citizenship or PR
Must be studying in a field that aligns with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Not already participating in an exchange scholarship
Submit a letter of intent

Canada-CARICOM Faculty Leadership Program

This award is for faculty and staff at tertiary institutions in CARICOM countries. It allows for short term exchanges to allow for professional development, research, or graduate study at a Canadian tertiary institution. The Canadian institute will apply on your behalf.

Benefits:

CA$2,700 for faculty members for two to three weeks of research or course work that contributes to your professional development

CA$2,700 for international managers, administrators, or directors for two or three weeks of course work related to internationalization or student mobility

CA$9,700 for faculty members for five or six moths of research or study at a graduate level

These funds can cover visa fees, airfares, health insurance, living expenses, transport costs, or relevant academic needs such as textbooks or supplies.

Eligibility criteria:

Be a citizen of a CARICOM country
Be employed full time at a tertiary institute as faculty or an international liaison manager/offer
Not be a Canadian citizen or PR or have applied for one
Not be participating in an exchange scholarship currently
Already be enrolled in a tertiary Canadian program

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