Scholarship Options for Studying in Canada?

Does anyone have information on scholarships for international students looking to study in Canada? I'm planning to apply next year and would love to find some financial aid opportunities to help with costs. Thanks!

Studying in Canada as an international student is a great option, and there are scholarship opportunities available to offset the cost of education.

One significant scholarship program is the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, awarded to highly qualified doctoral students. The Canadian government also offers the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships for international students continuing their studies at the postgraduate level.

For undergraduate studies, the most prestigious scholarship for international students is the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship. This scholarship is offered by the University of Toronto for undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity, and who are recognized as leaders within their school.

The University of British Columbia also offers a range of scholarships for international students including the International Major Entrance Scholarship and Outstanding International Student Award. These are merit-based and can be quite competitive.

Other schools, like McGill University, offer the Entrance Bursary Program, which aims to ensure that no student admitted to McGill will be unable to attend due to financial reasons.

There are also organizations like the Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program and the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) for students from ASEAN member states.

Remember, when applying for scholarships, always double-check eligibility requirements and application deadlines. At times, scholarships might require separate applications and essays, apart from your college applications.

Hope this helps and best of luck with your applications!