Canada is one of the world’s most welcoming countries for international students. With excellent post-study work opportunities and pathways to permanent residency, it is no surprise that Canada offers a variety of fully funded scholarships.
Many new scholarship rounds are coming soon for 2025–2026.
1. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Fully Funded)
Canada’s most prestigious national scholarship.
Benefits
- $50,000 per year (3 years)
- Tuition support
- Research funding
Eligible Programs
- PhD
- Master’s leading to PhD
Apply Here:
https://vanier.gc.ca
2. Lester B. Pearson Scholarship – University of Toronto
One of the top undergraduate scholarships in Canada.
Covers
- Tuition
- Books
- Residence
- Full funding for 4 years
Apply Here:
https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson/about/
3. UBC International Scholars Program (Fully Funded)
This program is renewed every year for outstanding undergraduate students.
Benefits
- Full tuition
- Living stipends
- Residence support
Application Link:
https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships/
4. McCall MacBain Scholarships – McGill University
A fully funded leadership scholarship.
Benefits
- Full tuition
- Monthly allowance
- Study and leadership training
Apply:
https://www.mcgill.ca/scholarships
5. University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarships
Waterloo offers many graduate-level scholarships for 2025–2026 applicants.
Details:
https://uwaterloo.ca/graduate-studies-postdoctoral-affairs/awards
