University Specific Scholarships
About University-Specific Scholarships
Many Canadian universities have their own scholarships and financial aid programs for international students.
These can vary widely in terms of eligibility criteria, coverage, and application deadlines. Here are some examples of University-Specific Scholarships for international students in Canada, along with their amounts and general eligibility criteria:
University of Toronto – Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship:
Amount: Full tuition, books, incidental fees, and residence support for four years.
Eligibility: Exceptional international students applying to an undergraduate program at the University of Toronto. Students must demonstrate leadership skills, creativity, and strong academic achievements.
University of British Columbia (UBC) – International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES):
Amount: Varies; up to $40,000 CAD per year.
Eligibility: Outstanding international students entering a UBC undergraduate program. Recipients are chosen based on academic merit, extracurricular involvement, and leadership potential.
University of Waterloo – International Master’s and Doctoral Awards:
Amount: Varies; up to $2,045 per term for Master’s students and up to $4,090 per term for Doctoral students.
Eligibility: International students admitted to a research-based Master’s or Ph.D. program at the University of Waterloo. Selection is based on academic excellence and research potential.
McGill University – McGill Entrance Scholarship Program:
Amount: Varies; up to $10,000 CAD for undergraduate programs.
Eligibility: Outstanding international students applying to an undergraduate program at McGill University. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and other exceptional accomplishments.
Simon Fraser University (SFU) – International Student Scholarships:
Amount: Varies; up to $10,000 CAD per year for undergraduate students.
Eligibility: International students applying to an undergraduate program at SFU. Recipients are selected based on academic excellence and contributions to their community.
University of Alberta – International Student Scholarship:
Amount: Varies; up to $9,000 CAD for undergraduate programs.
Eligibility: International students admitted to a first-year undergraduate program at the University of Alberta. Selection is based on academic merit.
Queen’s University – Queen’s University International Scholarships:
Amount: Varies; up to $80,000 CAD over four years for undergraduate students.
Eligibility: International students entering the first year of a direct-entry undergraduate program at Queen’s University. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievements, leadership, and extracurricular involvement.
Conclusion
Please note that the amounts and eligibility criteria mentioned above are based on the information available up to September 2021.
Scholarship values and criteria may change over time, so it’s essential to visit the official websites of the respective universities for the most up-to-date and accurate information on university-specific scholarships for international students.