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7 minsWhat is covered in this article?
- Which are the different sources of scholarships?
- Different scholarships for international students in Canada
- MBA scholarships in Canada
- FAQs on studying in Canada with scholarships
The expenses involved may be the most worrying aspect for Indian students planning their studies abroad. Even though an international degree promises you a definite return on investment, planning the finances for your studies is not easy. It might put you at ease to know that thousands of students go to study abroad every year. This is possible because there are different ways to fund your studies. Among them, scholarships are the best option. Here’s why.
- It removes or relieves the financial burden
- Getting a scholarship is in itself an achievement. It gives you the confidence to face challenges and get to ‘can-do’ mode.
- It will enhance your resume.
- You don’t have to worry about repaying the amount
Which are the different sources of scholarships for international students in Canada?
Canada is a preferred destination for Indian students planning their studies abroad. Canadian universities are also popular for their comparatively low tuition fees. If you manage to get a scholarship, it will greatly reduce the financial burden, allowing you to focus on your studies. In Canada, scholarships are offered by:
- Private organisations
- Federal or state governments and
- Individual institutions
They offer scholarships to students, a lot of which are accessible to international students too.
Canada scholarships for Indian students
Any kind of monetary support will be beneficial for international students. Some scholarships can take a major chunk of the financial load off your shoulders.
Some scholarships cover the full tuition fee, some offer a waiver of a percentage of the tuition fee, while some others cover the living expenses too. If you are awarded one, it can significantly help you reduce your expenses while studying abroad.
Let’s get to the details of the different scholarships to study in Canada for Indian students.
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Scholarship name |
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships |
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Offered to |
Postdoctoral applicants |
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Number of scholarships |
70 per year |
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Amount |
CAD 70,000 per year. Taxable |
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Duration |
2 years |
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Deadline for application |
21 September 2022 |
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More details |
This scholarship is offered by the Canadian Government Eligibility requirements: You should be doing your postdoctoral fellowship at a Canadian institution. Check the official website for more details. |
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Scholarship name |
Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships |
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Offered to |
Undergraduates or graduates |
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Number of scholarships |
2,200 scholarships awarded until now. Planning to support 3000 scholars by the end of 2022 |
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Amount |
CAD 80 Million in total |
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Duration |
Not specified |
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Deadline for application |
Check with the university you are applying to |
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More details |
It is funded through a partnership between the Rideau Hall Foundation, Universities Canada, Community Foundations of Canada and Canadian universities. It is a project-based scholarship. Universities should submit the project proposals. Get more details on the official website of Queen Elizabeth Scholars scholarship. |
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Scholarship name |
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation |
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Offered to |
Students enrolled in doctoral programmes in Canada |
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Number of scholarships |
12 |
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Amount |
CAD 60,000 in total |
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Duration |
Up to 3 years |
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Deadline for application |
Applications for 2022 closed in October 2021 |
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More details |
The candidate should be in year one or two of the doctoral programme. You are expected to complete your programme no earlier than 2025. Students enrolled in Humanities or Human sciences subjects are eligible. It should align with the foundation’s 4 themes. Get more details about the scholarship on the official website. |
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Scholarship name |
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship |
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Offered to |
The scholarship is for doctoral studies |
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Number of scholarships |
Not specified |
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Amount |
CAD 50,000 per year |
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Duration |
3 years |
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Deadline for application |
The deadline was in the end of June 2022 |
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More details |
Students cannot directly apply, instead, their institution should nominate them. Your institution should be eligible to nominate students for the scholarship. Make sure you meet all the eligibility requirements for the scholarship. |
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Scholarship name |
Shastri Research Student Fellowship |
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Offered to |
Bachelors, Masters and MPhil students |
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Number of scholarships |
Not specified |
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Amount |
CAD 500 – CAD 1000 |
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Duration |
8-12 weeks |
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Deadline for application |
The programme is closed for this year |
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More details |
Ensure that your institution falls under the Shastri network or is a member of the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute. The candidate should have completed 1 semester of their course. There is a list of eligibility requirements for this scholarship. Make sure you meet these before you apply. |
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Scholarship name |
Merit Scholarships |
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Offered to |
Doctoral research, post-doctoral research and short-term research |
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Number of scholarships |
Around 30 awards every year |
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Amount |
CAD 25000/year for doctoral research, CAD 35000 for 1 year for post-doctoral research and CAD 3000 per month for short-term research |
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Duration |
3 years for doctoral research, 1 year for post-doctoral research and 4 months for short-term research |
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Deadline for application |
The application window was opened on 6 June 2022 |
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More details |
The candidate must be pursuing a programme at a university in Quebec. Candidates cannot directly apply; universities submit the applications. Students will receive a scholarship, exemption from the additional tuition fee paid by international students and also health insurance and hospitalization coverage. Learn more details at the official website for the merit scholarship. |
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Scholarship name |
MITACS Accelerate Programme |
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Offered to |
Undergraduate, graduates or postdocs |
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Number of scholarships |
Not specified |
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Amount |
CAD 15,000 every four months of internship |
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Duration |
3-4 four-month internships |
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Deadline for application |
You can apply anytime |
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More details |
International students should be above 18 years of age. You should be from a MITACS-partner institution. You should submit a proposal to MITACS and your proposal should include a supervising professor and a partner organization. Learn further details about MITACS scholarship, on their official website. |
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Scholarship name |
Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships |
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Offered to |
First time undergraduate students |
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Number of scholarships |
Limited |
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Amount |
CAD 6,000 – 40,000 |
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Duration |
1 year to 4 years |
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Deadline for application |
Feb 2022 to April 2022 were the deadlines for application |
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More details |
Scholarship offered by Lakehead University. Top international students can apply The scholarship amount will depend on your academic score average. No application required. Students applying to Lakehead University are automatically considered. |
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Scholarship name |
Ryerson International Student Scholarship |
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Offered to |
Students enrolled in doctoral engineering programmes |
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Number of scholarships |
Limited |
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Amount |
CAD 7,000 |
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Duration |
One-time |
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Deadline for application |
No deadline |
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More details |
No separate applications required. Applicants to the relevant courses at Ryerson University are automatically considered for RISS (Ryerson International Student Scholarship). The academic performance of candidates is considered. |
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Scholarship name |
Brock Scholars Awards |
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Offered to |
To students enrolled in an undergraduate programme for the first time |
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Number of scholarships |
Not specified |
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Amount |
CAD 4,000 – CAD 16,000 per year |
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Duration |
Not specified |
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Deadline for application |
Renewed based on completion of milestones |
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More details |
The scholarship details will depend on your academic score. The candidate should be a full-time student at Brock University. Get more details about the scholarship on the university website. |
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Scholarship name |
Entrance Scholarship |
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Offered to |
Undergraduate students |
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Number of scholarships |
Unlimited |
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Amount |
CAD 4,000 – CAD 16,000 |
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Duration |
4 Years |
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Deadline for application |
Application for the undergraduate course were closed on June 15. |
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More details |
Candidate’s admission average should be 80% or higher for the entrance scholarship. No need to apply, undergraduate students applying to Carleton University are automatically considered. However, only for the Fall intake. You should also check out the Prestige Scholarships offered by Carleton. |
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Scholarship name |
International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships |
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Offered to |
Undergraduate students |
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Number of scholarships |
Not specified |
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Amount |
CAD 17,500 – 20,500 |
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Duration |
4 years |
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Deadline for application |
Apply for the degree programme for the Fall semester |
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More details |
Offered by the University of Guelph Ensure you meet all the eligibility requirements for the annual renewal of the scholarship. |
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Scholarship name |
First-Entry Undergraduate Financial Aid |
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Offered to |
Undergraduate students |
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Number of scholarships |
Refer more details below |
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Amount |
Varies depending on the scholarship (CAD 1500 – 20,000) |
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Duration |
Mostly for 1 year |
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Deadline for application |
Check the specific scholarship for details |
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More details |
Scholarship offered by Queens University Candidate should be enrolled in the undergraduate programme for the first time. Includes several scholarships such as the Principal’s International Scholarship – India (5), Principal’s Scholarship (unlimited), Excellence Scholarship (unlimited), Queens University International Admission Scholarships (10) and others. |
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Scholarship name |
President’s Scholarship for International Students |
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Offered to |
Full-time undergraduate student |
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Number of scholarships |
1 |
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Amount |
CAD 30,000 (7,500 per year) |
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Duration |
4 years |
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Deadline for application |
April 30 was the deadline for application to the 2022-2023 admissions |
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More details |
Offered by the University of Ottawa. Candidate should have an admission average of 92% Students should maintain a minimum CGPA of 8.50 to continue to be eligible for this scholarship to study in Canada. |
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Scholarship name |
Chancellor's Scholarship for International Students |
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Offered to |
Full-time undergraduate student |
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Number of scholarships |
1 |
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Amount |
CAD 26,000 (6,500 per year) |
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Duration |
4 years |
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Deadline for application |
April 30 was the deadline for application to the 2022-2023 admissions |
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More details |
Offered by the University of Ottawa. Candidate should have an admission average of 92% Students should maintain a minimum CGPA of 8.50 to renew the scholarship every year |
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Scholarship name |
Scholarships and bursaries by the University of Ottawa |
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Offered to |
See more details below |
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Number of scholarships |
See more details below |
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Amount |
CAD 1000 |
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Duration |
Please refer to the individual scholarship information |
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Deadline for application |
Please refer to the individual scholarship information |
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More details |
Faculty of Arts Dean’s Merit Scholarship (10), Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Merit Scholarship (35), Faculty of Engineering Memorial Scholarship (7 female students), and the Faculty of Social Sciences Dean’s Excellence Award for International Students (1 or more) are the other scholarships available for international students. For details about the other scholarships and bursaries offered by the University of Ottawa, visit the university website or speak to our counsellors. |
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Scholarship name |
Admission based scholarships by U of A |
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Offered to |
First-time undergraduate students |
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Number of scholarships |
Not specified |
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Amount |
Up to CAD 5,000 - 6000 |
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Duration |
One-time payment |
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Deadline for application |
No separate application needed |
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More details |
Eligibility will be based on your school admission average. Students will be automatically considered for the scholarship when they apply to the University of Alberta. |
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Scholarship name |
President’s International Distinction Scholarship |
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Offered to |
First-time undergraduate students |
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Number of scholarships |
Not specified |
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Amount |
Up to CAD 1,20,000 |
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Duration |
Payable over 4 years |
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Deadline for application |
12 January 2022 was the deadline for the application |
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More details |
This scholarship is offered to students applying to the University of Alberta and exhibiting leadership qualities. Candidates should also possess high academic average scores. |
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Scholarship name |
CorpFinance International Limited (Kevin Andrews) Indian Scholarship |
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Offered to |
Students applying to the Bachelor of Commerce programme |
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Number of scholarships |
Not specified |
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Amount |
CAD 15,000 |
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Duration |
Check with our counsellors or with the university |
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Deadline for application |
The deadline was on 1 March 2022 |
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More details |
The scholarship is offered by Dalhousie University. This scholarship is specifically for Indian students with good academic scores. Candidates should submit a General Entrance Award application. Check out the other scholarships awarded by Dalhousie University. |
MBA scholarships in Canada
Are you looking for institutions offering MBA in Canada?
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MBA Scholarships |
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Scholarship of Academic Excellence offered by the University of Canada West Scholarship amount: CAD 2000 – 6000 Eligibility criteria: Good academic standing. You are automatically considered for the scholarship once you are admitted to the University of Canada West |
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Dr Rodney Schneck Graduate Award in Energy Scholarship offered by the University of Alberta for MBA courses. The scholarship covers the tuition fee and the amount can be variable. Eligibility criteria: The area of study picked by the candidate should be ‘Energy’. Your academic achievements and career interest in the energy industry and the financial need will be considered. |
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Scholarship offered by the University of Alberta. The scholarship covers the tuition fee and the total value is CAD 5700. Only 1 award is given per year. Eligibility criteria: Awarded to candidates with outstanding merit. |
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The scholarship is offered by the University of Toronto. It covers the full tuition value of an MBA. Only 2 awards are given every year and only exceptional students are eligible. |
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Scholarship awarded by the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business. The scholarship is funded by the Hoegg Family and is awarded to the top international female applicant admitted to the MBA programme. The scholarship amount is CAD 25,000. Eligibility criteria: Candidates will be assessed based on their academic merit and leadership quality. |
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Forte Fellowship is offered to fellow who demonstrates leadership skills. Candidates who applied for MBA courses at their partner schools are eligible for this fellowship. It is for full-time students only. |
This is not the end of the list of scholarships you can explore while pursuing your studies abroad. You can always contact our counsellors for more information and guidance. Just fill out the form on this page and our experts will reach out to you.
Remember to check out the details to understand what you are eligible for before you submit your application. Our experts are on standby to help you with your application at any time.
FAQ on scholarships to study in Canada
How can I get scholarships to study in Canada?
Different organisations, state and federal governments and universities offer scholarships to students. You can check the respective websites or get in touch with our study-abroad experts (just fill out the form on this page and they will reach out to you) for details.
Can I study in Canada for free?
Though there are multiple scholarship options for college studies in Canada, it is not possible to study for free. Some scholarships cover full tuition fees, but you will have to bear other living expenses. School-level education is free in Canada.
How can international students get scholarships in Canada?
Among the scholarships available to study in Canada, there are several which are granted to international students. There are some scholarships exclusive to international students too. Some scholarships require a separate application. For some others, you will automatically be considered upon admission to the university/course. Our experts would be the best person to guide you. You can also check out the Hotcourses India scholarship page.
We wish you all the best with your study abroad journey!
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