If you are an international student, many scholarships are available to help finance your education in Canada. The federal government offers some scholarships, while provincial or territorial governments provide others. In addition, many universities and colleges also offer scholarships specifically for international students.
The Government of Canada offers several scholarships for international students, including the Canada Merit Scholarship and the Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship.
Global Affairs Canada is responsible for the Government of Canada’s participation in major international scholarship programs. Our goal is to foster understanding among people, develop global citizens, nurture leaders and contribute to the development of nations.
Choose Canada as your study or research destination and explore the scholarship opportunities available to support the best and brightest to come to Canada. Explore our database by country of origin to find scholarships, fellowships or funding opportunities available by Global Affairs Canada and other Canadian federal government departments.
- Students and Postdoctoral Researchers: Awards available to international students for study and research in Canada
- Faculty and Researchers: Awards for faculty to conduct research in Canada or abroad
- Academic Institutions: Awards for your students to study in Canada
Here are International Students Scholarship Canada
| Scholarship name | Who for | Who applies | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) - for mid-career professionals | Mid-career professionals from ASEAN countries | Individual candidates | Guidelines! |
| Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) - for students | Students from ASEAN countries | Canadian institution | Guidelines! |
| Canada-CARICOM Faculty Leadership Program | Faculty or staff at post-secondary institutions in CARICOM countries | Canadian institution | Guidelines! |
| Canada-CARICOM Leadership Scholarships Program | Students from CARICOM countries | Canadian institution | Guidelines! |
| Canada-CARICOM Skills Training for the Green Economy Scholarships Program | Students from CARICOM countries | Canadian colleges and institutes | Guidelines! |
| Canada-Chile Leadership Exchange Scholarship | Students from Chile | Canadian institution | Guidelines! |
| Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program | Chinese graduates, teachers, researchers and senior professionals | Canadian institution | Guidelines! |
| Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program | Students from Latin America and the Caribbean | Canadian institution | Guidelines! |
| Study in Canada Scholarships | Students from: Algeria, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Libya, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, and Ukraine | Canadian institution | Guidelines! |
| Canada-CARICOM Virtual University Scholarship Program | Citizens in CARICOM countries | Citizens in CARICOM countries | Guidelines! |
| Canada-Brazil Awards - Joint Research Projects | Canadian and Brazilian research teams | Canadian faculty and researchers (Project Leads) - STEP 1 | Guidelines! |
