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Scholarships & Awards
A starting point of well-known scholarships for international students in Canada, grouped by how they are awarded. This is not a complete list, so always confirm current eligibility, amounts, and deadlines on the official page, and keep searching for external funding.
Key dates for scholarships and programs starting in 2027.
October 9, 2026
Pearson school nomination
October 16, 2026
University of Toronto admission application
November 6, 2026
Lester B. Pearson scholarship application
November 15, 2026
UBC International Scholars application
December 1, 2026
University of Calgary Prestige Awards
January 31, 2027
UBC admissions documents
Program deadline
Université de Montréal admission
2027 date pending
McMaster and York scholarships
One of Canada’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarships for exceptional international students who show academic excellence, creativity, and leadership.
Major entrance awards for outstanding international undergraduates who combine superior academics, community impact, and financial need.
Renewable international entrance award worth up to CAD $220,000 over four years.
Coverage
Up to CAD $220K
Degree
Undergraduate
Deadline
2027 date pending
Apply through AwardSpring. MELD applicants use the separate MELD Award of Excellence form.
Official page
Tuition exemption that reduces eligible international students’ tuition costs.
Coverage
Tuition exemption
Degree
Undergraduate
Deadline
Program deadline
No separate application—eligible students are assessed automatically after admission.
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Renewable entrance scholarship for academically strong international students.
Coverage
CAD $20K renewable
Degree
Undergraduate
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Apply in the My UCalgary Portal through the High School Prestige Awards application.
Official pageRenewable entrance scholarship for exceptional international engineering students.
Coverage
CAD $30.4K renewable
Degree
Undergraduate
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Apply in the My UCalgary Portal through the High School Prestige Awards application.
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High-value international undergraduate scholarship worth up to CAD $180,000 over four years.
Coverage
Up to CAD $180K
Degree
Undergraduate
Deadline
2027 date pending
Apply to York, then submit the scholarship form, personal statement, financial profile, reference, and activity record.
Official pageMost Canadian universities and colleges automatically consider you for entrance scholarships when you apply for admission — no separate form needed. These awards are merit-based, decided on your academic record, and usually appear with, or shortly after, your Letter of Acceptance.
Most universities run their own merit-based entrance awards. You are considered automatically when you apply, and amounts and criteria appear on each university's international awards page.
Visit official page Canadian collegesMany public colleges offer automatic entrance awards with no separate application — often renewable and credited straight to your student account.
Visit official pageExternal awards come from government programs, private organizations, and foundations. They have their own eligibility rules, separate applications, and strict deadlines, so plan and prepare early.
Official Government of Canada scholarship information, including the Study in Canada Scholarships and other funding opportunities for international students.
Visit official page Independent scholarship search platformA large, free search platform covering thousands of Canadian scholarships, bursaries, and awards from many different providers.
Visit official pageBook an online consultation with our Canadian education counsellors. We help you match awards to your grades, programs, and country of citizenship, and keep track of every deadline.
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