Top Scholarships in 2025 for International Students Dreaming of Studying in Canada
Looking to study in Canada in 2025 but worried about the cost? You're in luck! Canada offers a wide range of scholarships for international students at all levels—undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral. Whether you're aiming for a fully funded opportunity or partial tuition support, this guide lists the most promising scholarships to help make your academic dreams a reality.
Here are the available scholarships in 2025 for international students aiming to study in Canada:
January:
Study in Canada Scholarships: Covers airfare, living expenses, health insurance, visa or study/work permit fees, and other eligible expenses for short-term exchange opportunities.
Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP): Provides short-term exchange opportunities for study or research at Canadian post-secondary institutions, focusing on strengthening ties with Latin America and the Caribbean.
March:
Trent University International Scholarships: Includes various awards such as the Trent International Global Citizen Scholarships and Awards, covering tuition and fees up to $34,000 per year, renewable for up to four years.
April:
Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED): Provides students from ASEAN member states with short-term exchange opportunities in Canadian post-secondary institutions, covering tuition, airfare, living expenses, and more.
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS): Supports graduate studies in any field at participating Ontario universities, with awards of $15,000 per year.
June:
Mitacs Globalink Research Internship: A 12-week research internship for senior undergraduates, pairing students with Canadian universities and faculty. Includes funding for travel, accommodation, and a stipend.
September:
Humber College International Entrance Scholarships: Offers renewable partial tuition scholarships based on academic performance, community involvement, and statement of interest.
Carleton University Entrance Scholarships for International Students: Automatically awarded based on academic performance, ranging from CAD $4,000 to $16,000 over four years.
Ongoing:
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships: Fully funds tuition, books, incidental fees, and residence for four years at the University of Toronto.
University of British Columbia (UBC) International Major Entrance Scholarships (IMES): Awarded to exceptional international students, valued between $10,000 and $20,000 annually, renewable for up to three years.
University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship: Offers up to $60,000 over four years to high-achieving international students entering their first year of undergraduate study.
York University International Student Scholarship Program: Provides up to $180,000 for a four-year undergraduate degree to students demonstrating academic excellence and leadership.
University of Winnipeg President’s Scholarships: Ranges from $3,500 to $5,000 for international students entering any of the university’s divisions.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: Awards $50,000 per year for up to three years to world-class doctoral students.
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships: Offers $70,000 per year for up to two years to top-tier postdoctoral researchers.
Ontario Trillium Scholarships: Provides $40,000 annually for international PhD students studying at eligible Ontario universities.
Quebec Merit Scholarships for Foreign Students: Supports international students pursuing studies or research at Quebec institutions, with funding amounts varying by program level.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarships: Grants up to $60,000 per year for three years to doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences who demonstrate leadership potential.
Anne Vallee Ecological Fund: Offers financial support to international doctoral students conducting animal research in ecology at institutions in Quebec or British Columbia.
Douglas College International Student Scholarships: Awards up to $7,000 toward tuition for new international students with strong academic backgrounds.
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF): Offers up to $18,000 for PhD students and $14,000 for Master's students per year.
HEC Montréal Foundation Scholarships: Provides financial aid to international students in business programs based on academic merit and financial need.
Concordia University International Excellence Tuition Award: Grants a tuition waiver for international students with excellent academic records entering undergraduate programs.
Please note that application opening dates and deadlines may vary by program. Always check official university or government websites for the most up-to-date information.
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