I'm a junior from abroad and super interested in Canadian universities. Are there any full scholarships available for international students there, especially for undergrad programs? I'd love to hear about any particular universities or opportunities!
Absolutely, numerous Canadian institutions offer scholarships to international students. A few are specific scholarships for internationals, while others are open to all students, international included. Here are a few examples:
1. University of Toronto: The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is awarded to international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and creativity. This scholarship covers tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support.
2. University of British Columbia: UBC offers the International Student Award, where the amount varies depending on the individual's financial need. UBC also offers the Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award and the UBC International Scholars Program, which provides awards of up to CA$40,000 per year.
3. McGill University: McGill has a series of scholarships for international undergraduate students, such as the One-Year Entrance Scholarships which range from $3,000 to $12,000.
4. York University: The York University International Entrance Scholarship of Distinction covers a portion of international student tuition for four years. The scholarship amount varies with an estimation of $112,000 over four years.
5. Simon Fraser University offers numerous scholarships under its Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships program, some of which include full funding for the cost of tuition for four years.
Remember that each of these scholarships has unique eligibility criteria and application requirements, so it's important to follow the individual guidelines. Lastly, while these scholarships can help cover a significant portion of your expenses, don't forget to consider the costs of living and other miscellaneous college expenses!
Good luck with your journey into higher education in Canada! It's great you're exploring your options and investigating how to make your study abroad experience more affordable.
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