Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships in Canada
Universities and colleges typically provide admission and then offer students the opportunity to apply for financial aid. Some institutions offer financial aid as part of the admission process, assessing students' needs based on their applications. Additionally, many universities offer support to international students who are already enrolled but face financial difficulties. For those seeking financial assistance, external scholarships can also be valuable. At the last section of this page is where you will mainly find full scholarships. These scholarships are competitive and often cover tuition, living expenses, and other costs, providing significant support to students in need.
1. University of Toronto
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Scholarships: Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (full tuition, books, and living expenses), International Scholars Program (partial and full scholarships), and various departmental scholarships
Website: www.utoronto.ca
2. University of British Columbia
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Scholarships: International Leaders of Tomorrow Award (full tuition and living expenses), Outstanding International Student Award (partial scholarships), etc.
Website: www.ubc.ca
3. McGill University
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Scholarships: McGill Entrance Scholarships (partial and full scholarships), International Scholarships, and various faculty-specific awards
Website: www.mcgill.ca
4. University of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Scholarships: International Entrance Scholarship (partial scholarships), International Undergraduate Scholarship (partial and full scholarships), etc.
Website: www.ualberta.ca
5. University of Calgary
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Scholarships: International Entrance Scholarship (partial scholarships), International Admission Scholarship (partial scholarships), etc.
Website: www.ucalgary.ca
6. University of Ottawa
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Scholarships: President’s Scholarship (partial and full scholarships), International Scholarship Program (partial scholarships), etc.
Website: www.uottawa.ca
7. York University
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Scholarships: International Student Scholarship Program (partial and full scholarships), Entrance Scholarships (partial scholarships), etc.
Website: www.yorku.ca
8. University of Saskatchewan
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Scholarships: International Excellence Awards (partial and full scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.usask.ca
9. Dalhousie University
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Scholarships: International Entrance Scholarships (partial scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.dal.ca
10. Queen’s University
Location: Kingston, Ontario
Scholarships: International Entrance Scholarships (partial and full scholarships), Queen’s University Scholarships for International Students (partial and full scholarships), etc.
Website: www.queensu.ca
11. Simon Fraser University
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
Scholarships: International Entrance Scholarship (partial scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.sfu.ca
12. University of Victoria
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Scholarships: International Undergraduate Scholarships (partial and full scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.uvic.ca
13. University of Manitoba
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Scholarships: International Undergraduate Scholarships (partial and full scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.umanitoba.ca
14. Carleton University
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Scholarships: Entrance Scholarships for International Students (partial and full scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.carleton.ca
15. Ryerson University
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Scholarships: International Entrance Scholarships (partial scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.ryerson.ca
16. University of Guelph
Location: Guelph, Ontario
Scholarships: International Scholarships (partial and full scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.uoguelph.ca
17. University of New Brunswick
Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick
Scholarships: International Undergraduate Scholarships (partial scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.unb.ca
18. St. Francis Xavier University
Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Scholarships: International Entrance Scholarships (partial scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.stfx.ca
19. Acadia University
Location: Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Scholarships: International Student Scholarships (partial scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.acadiau.ca
20. Laurentian University
Location: Sudbury, Ontario
Scholarships: International Scholarships (partial scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.laurentian.ca
21. University of Windsor
Location: Windsor, Ontario
Scholarships: International Scholarships (partial and full scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.uwindsor.ca
22. University of the Fraser Valley
Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia
Scholarships: International Entrance Scholarships (partial scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.ufv.ca
23. Mount Royal University
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Scholarships: International Scholarships (partial scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.mtroyal.ca
24. University of Lethbridge
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta
Scholarships: International Undergraduate Scholarships (partial and full scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.uleth.ca
25. Brock University
Location: St. Catharines, Ontario
Scholarships: International Entrance Scholarships (partial and full scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.brocku.ca
26. University of Prince Edward Island
Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Scholarships: International Scholarships (partial and full scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.upei.ca
27. University of Waterloo
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
Scholarships: International Student Entrance Scholarship (partial and full scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.uwaterloo.ca
28. Royal Roads University
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Scholarships: International Scholarships (partial and full scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.royalroads.ca
29. Ontario Tech University
Location: Oshawa, Ontario
Scholarships: International Scholarships (partial and full scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.ontariotechu.ca
30. University of Winnipeg
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Scholarships: International Scholarships (partial and full scholarships), Graduate Scholarships (various amounts), etc.
Website: www.uwinnipeg.ca
External Scholarships
1. AAUW International Fellowship for Women
Eligibility: Women pursuing Master’s or Ph.D. programs
Coverage: Full scholarship including tuition, living expenses, and other related costs
Homepage: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/international/
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2. Chevening Scholarships
Eligibility: International students with leadership potential from various countries including Liberia
Coverage: Full tuition, airfare, and living expenses
Homepage: https://www.chevening.org/
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3. Commonwealth Scholarships
Eligibility: Students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries, including Liberia
Coverage: Full tuition, airfare, and living expenses
Homepage: https://www.acu.ac.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-scholarships/
4. Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
Eligibility: International students for various joint master’s programs
Coverage: Full tuition, travel, installation, and subsistence costs
Homepage: https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/opportunities/individuals/studying-abroad_en
5. The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program
Eligibility: Students from Sub-Saharan Africa, including Liberia
Coverage: Full tuition, living expenses, and other costs
Homepage: https://mastercardfdn.org/all/scholars/becoming-a-scholar/apply-to-the-scholars-program/
6. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Eligibility: International students for postgraduate studies in Switzerland
Coverage: Full tuition, living expenses, and travel costs
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7. Rotary Peace Fellowships
Eligibility: Professionals with experience in peace and conflict resolution from developing countries, including Liberia
Coverage: Full tuition and living expenses
Homepage: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/peace-fellowships
8. Wageningen University & Research
Eligibility: Students from various countries including some African nations
Coverage: Partial to full tuition and living expenses
9. UNESCO-L’Oréal International Fellowships
Eligibility: Female scientists from developing countries
Coverage: Research funding and support
10. The Mandela Washington Fellowship
Eligibility: Young African leaders, including Liberians
Coverage: Leadership training, networking opportunities, and funding for public service projects
Homepage: https://www.mandelawashingtonfellowship.org/
11. The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarships
Eligibility: International students for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Germany
Coverage: Full tuition, living expenses, and travel costs
12. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
Eligibility: Mid-career professionals from developing countries including Liberia
Coverage: Tuition, living expenses, and travel costs
Homepage: https://www.humphreyfellowship.org/
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13. Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Eligibility: Outstanding minority students, including those from African countries like Liberia
Coverage: Full tuition, fees, and living expenses for undergraduate through graduate studies
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14. Australia Awards Scholarships
Eligibility: Students from developing countries, including Liberia, for study in Australia
Coverage: Full tuition, travel, living expenses, and health coverage
Homepage: https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/australia-awards-scholarships
​15. Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP)
Eligibility: International students from selected countries, including Liberia
Coverage: Full tuition, living expenses, and travel grants
Homepage: https://si.se/en/apply/scholarships/swedish-institute-scholarships-for-global-professionals/
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16. New Zealand Scholarships for International Students
Eligibility: Students from developing countries, including Liberia, for study in New Zealand
Coverage: Full tuition, living expenses, and travel
Homepage: https://www.nzscholarships.govt.nz/category/eligibility/1-check-if-your-country-is-eligible-for-a-scholarship/
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17. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Students from developing countries pursuing development-related studies
Coverage: Full tuition, living expenses, travel, and other benefits
Homepage: https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships
Note
Remember that the U.S. The Embassy has the final say on granting your student visa, so prepare thoroughly. We hope this guide has provided you with the information you need to start your journey towards studying in the United States. Blessings!
Disclaimer
This guide provides general information and should not be taken as legal advice. Admission requirements and visa regulations may change, so always community with the school designated immigration officer to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.