Scholarships for international students in Canada
Are you an international student in search of Scholarships for international students in Canada ?, or a Canadian student who wants to fund your studies abroad? Look no further. On this website you will find numerous awards for international students and scholars in Canada, and for Canadians to study and conduct research abroad.
These awards are offered by Canadian governments, foreign governments, non-governmental organizations and international organizations.
Global Affairs Canada is responsible for the Government of Canada’s participation in major international scholarship programs. It is our goal to foster understanding among people, develop global citizens, nurture leaders and contribute to the development of nations.
International scholarship opportunities for non-Canadians
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 made 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
Featured scholarships
| Scholarship name | Who for | Who applies | How to apply | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term exchange programs | ||||
| 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 Skills Training for the Green Economy Scholarships Program | Students from CARICOM countries | Canadian colleges and institutes | Guidelines | |
| Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program | Chinese graduates, teachers, researchers and senior professionals | Individual candidates | 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 | |
| Online study scholarships | ||||
| Canada-CARICOM Virtual University Scholarship Program | Citizens in CARICOM countries | Citizens in CARICOM countries | Guidelines | |
| Research projects | ||||
| Canada-Brazil Awards – Joint Research Projects | Canadian and Brazilian research teams | Canadian faculty and researchers (Project Leads) – STEP 1 | Guidelines | |
International scholarship opportunities for Canadians
Explore international scholarship opportunities for the best and brightest Canadian students and researchers to study and conduct research abroad. Explore our database by country of destination to find scholarships, fellowships or funding opportunities made available by Global Affairs Canada and other Canadian federal government departments.
- Student or Postdoctoral Researchers: Scholarships for study and research offered to Canadians wishing to study abroad
- Faculty Member or Researchers: Awards for faculty to conduct research abroad
- Academic Institutions: Invite students and host a post-doc from abroad; develop an OAS course
- Professionals: Research and career development
Featured scholarships
| Scholarship name | Who for | Who applies | How to apply | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International awards for Canadians | ||||
| Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program | Canadian students, faculty, researchers and professionals | Individual candidates | Guidelines | |
| Commonwealth Scholarship Plan – India | Canadian undergraduate and graduate students | Individual candidates | Guidelines | |
| Commonwealth Scholarship Plan – New Zealand | Canadian graduate students | Individual candidates | Guidelines | |
| Faculty Mobility For Partnership Building Program | Canadian faculty and researchers | Canadian institutions | Guidelines | |
| Foreign Government Awards – Korea | Canadian graduate students | Individual candidates | Guidelines | |
| Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarships Program | Canadian graduate students | Individual candidates | Guidelines | |
| Organization of American States (OAS) – Professional Development Scholarships Program | Canadian professionals | Individual candidates | Guidelines | |
| Research projects | ||||
| Canada-Brazil Awards – Joint Research Projects | Canadian and Brazilian PhD research teams | Canadian faculty and researchers (team leads) – STEP 1 | Guidelines | |