List of Canada Scholarships, Grants, and Fellowships for International Students
York University International Student Scholarships
York University
Bachelors (BS) Degree
Study in: Canada
Brief description:
York University offers Global Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships, United World College Scholarships, and International Entrance Scholarships specifically for international students who would like to take a full-time undergraduate degree at University of York.
Host Institution(s):
York University in Ontario, Canada
Field of study:
Any undergraduate degree program that begins in term under the following faculties: Arts, Media, Performance & Design; Environmental Studies; Education; Glendon; Health; Lassonde School of Engineering; Liberal Arts & Professional Studies; Science; or the Schulich School of Business
Number of Awards:
Not specified.
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Global Leader of Tomorrow Award: $68,000 ($17,000 x 4 years)
United World College Scholarship $112,000 ($28,000 x 4 years)
International Entrance Scholarships: $112,000 ($28,000 x 4 years)
All scholarships above are renewable for three years of full-time undergraduate study, provided high academic standing is maintained in each academic year.
Eligibility:
To be considered for the Major International Scholarships, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:
• Be an international student who is required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada.
• Be applying directly from high school no more than two years after graduation and have no previous university or college studies
• Posses an excellent academic record (“A” average or equivalent) and have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports or other areas of individual achievement
• Complete the online International Student Scholarship Application
• Specific to York’s United World College Scholarship: You must be enrolled in a United World College and have a high academic standing.
FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship
FINCAD
Masters/PhD Degree
Study in: not specified
Brief description:
FINCAD established the annual FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship to encourage and support outstanding women in the field of finance to pursue graduate-level studies.
Host Institution(s):
Not specified.
Level/Field(s) of study:
Graduate-level program in Finance particularly relating to the use of derivatives in capital markets and/or financial risk management
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
Women of any age and citizenship
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship is an award of US$10,000.
Eligibility:
The scholarship is open to women of any age and citizenship who are studying Finance in a graduate-level program.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:
PEO International Peace Scholarships for Women
PEO
Masters/PhD Degree
Study in: Canada, USA
Brief description:
The International Peace Scholarship Fund, established in 1949, is a program which provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada.
Host Institution(s):
Accredited Universities and Colleges in United States or Canada
Levels/Fields of study:
Masters or PhD Program in any field of study offered at accredited Universities.
Scholarships are not given for online courses, research, internships or for practical training if not combined with coursework.
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
Women
Scholarship value/duration:
The scholarships are given as GRANTS-IN-AID and are not intended to cover all academic or personal expenses. The maximum scholarship amount for one (1) year of study is $12,500, based upon need. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual need.
A recipient in graduate school is eligible to apply for one (1) renewal of her scholarship. She may receive scholarship assistance for no more than two (2) years.
Eligibility:
• An applicant must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study and working toward a graduate degree in an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
• A student who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada is not eligible.
• In order to qualify for her first scholarship, an applicant must have a full year of coursework remaining, be enrolled and in residence for the entire school year.
• Doctoral students who have completed coursework and are working only on dissertations are not eligible as first-time applicants.
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships
University of Manitoba
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: varies (annual)
Study in: Canada
Brief description:
The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF) are merit-based awards that are open to students of any nationality who will be registered as full-time graduate students (Masters or PhD) at the University of Manitoba.
Host Institution(s):
University of Manitoba, Canada
Field(s) of study:
Any graduate degree programs offered by the University (except those in the Faculty of Medicine and in the Master of Business Administration – MBA).
Target group:
All students regardless of citizenship are eligible to apply.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The value of these fellowships is $18,000 (Ph.D.) and is $14,000 (Master’s) for a 12 month period. Students are eligible to receive the UMGF for the first 24 months of their Master’s program and the first 48 months of their PhD program.
Eligibility:
Academic standing: Students with a minimum GPA of 3.75 (above B+) at a recognized university based on a Bachelor, Masters, Graduate Diploma or a Doctoral degree. Please use admissions criteria in calculating GPA, i.e., last 60 credit hours or equivalent.
Citizenship: All students regardless of citizenship are eligible to apply.
Fields of study: Students in all fields of graduate study (with the exception of those in the Faculty of Medicine and in the Master of Business Administration [MBA]) are eligible to apply.
You must also meet the specific eligibility criteria set by the Department/Faculty, if any.
Application instructions:
Please check with your department/faculty for details on how to be considered for a UMGF .Deadline varies per faculty.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Award
University of British Columbia
Bachelor’s Degree
Study in: Canada
Brief description:
The International Leader of Tomorrow Award recognizes international undergraduate students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, recognized achievement in fields of endeavor such as the performing arts, sports, debating or creative writing, or external academic competitions and examinations.
Host Institution(s):
University of British Columbia in Canada
Field of study:
Eligible undergraduate degrees offered by UBC.
Number of Awards:
Not specified.
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/inclusions:
International Leader of Tomorrow Award-winners receive an award-level commensurate with their financial need as determined by the costs of their tuition, fees and living costs, minus the financial contribution the student and their family can make annually towards these costs.
Eligibility:
Award candidates must be nominated by the high school they are currently attending, recently graduated from, or the college/university they are transferring from. To be considered for an International Leader of Tomorrow Award, students must:
• be applying for their first undergraduate degree
• be admissible to the first choice program they are applying to, including meeting UBC’s English Language Admission Standard
• have an excellent academic record (at least an “A” average or equivalent standard)
• be an international student, who is neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident of Canada, and who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian Study Permit (visa)
• demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent them from pursuing a UBC degree
• be entering a UBC undergraduate degree program from a recognized secondary school, college or other university.
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