EduXperience Associates Canada Inc. · Ontario Corp. #1693514 · Est. 2006
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.
Every award below is decided after admission. You apply to the institution and pay its application fee first — the scholarship decision follows. How scholarships are awarded.
Key dates for scholarships and programs starting in 2027.
October 9, 2026
Pearson school nomination
October 16, 2026
University of Toronto admission application
October 17, 2026
CGRS D application to the agency
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 and Laurentian 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.
Who can apply
International students who need a study permit, in their final year of secondary school or graduated no earlier than June 2026, and nominated by their school (one nominee per school).
Major entrance awards for outstanding international undergraduates who combine superior academics, community impact, and financial need.
Who can apply
High-achieving international students (all A's) on a Canadian study permit, entering UBC directly from secondary school, with significant financial need, nominated by their school or a registered non-profit.
Renewable international entrance award worth up to CAD $220,000 over four years.
Coverage
Up to CAD $220K
Degree
Undergraduate
Deadline
2027 date pending
Who can apply
Students must remain enrolled full time in the faculty to which they were originally admitted and continue paying international student tuition fees.
How to apply
Apply through AwardSpring. McMaster English Language Development applicants use the separate MELD Award of Excellence form.
Tuition exemption that reduces eligible international students’ tuition costs.
Coverage
Tuition exemption
Degree
Undergraduate
Deadline
Program deadline
Who can apply
Students must hold valid study authorizations, including a CAQ and study permit, and remain continuously enrolled full time unless an absence is approved.
How to apply
No separate scholarship application is required. Eligible candidates are assessed automatically to determine whether they qualify and the amount of their exemption.
Renewable entrance scholarship for academically strong international students.
Coverage
CAD $20K renewable
Degree
Undergraduate
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Who can apply
Applicants must be international students required to pay international tuition fees, must not be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and are assessed on academic merit.
How to apply
Apply through the My UCalgary Portal using the High School Prestige Awards application.
Renewable entrance scholarship for exceptional international engineering students.
Coverage
CAD $30.4K renewable
Degree
Undergraduate
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Who can apply
Applicants must be international students required to pay international tuition fees, must not be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and must demonstrate exceptional academic merit.
How to apply
Apply through the My UCalgary Portal using the High School Prestige Awards application.
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
Who can apply
International applicants must pursue full-time undergraduate studies at York, continue paying international tuition fees, and be officially nominated by a guidance counsellor, principal, or senior school official. Each school may submit up to two nominations per year.
How to apply
Submit the online form, personal statement, financial profile, reference letter, and activity record after applying to York for admission.
Automatic entrance award worth CAD $15,000 a year — up to CAD $60,000 over four years on a 90% admission average.
Coverage
Up to CAD $60K
Degree
Undergraduate
Deadline
Program deadline
Who can apply
International students paying international fees who enter the first year of an undergraduate first degree and register for a 100% course load across the fall and winter semesters. Admission averages are converted automatically using World Education Services (WES) equivalency tables. Students who already hold a degree, and students aged 60 or over receiving a tuition exemption, are not eligible.
How to apply
No separate scholarship application is required — you are assessed automatically when you apply for admission. Mid-term grades indicate your tier and final marks confirm it, and the tier set on entry cannot be increased later. To renew, keep an average above 80% (LU GPA 7.5) and study full time (30 credits, at least 24 of them in the fall/winter term).
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships program has been discontinued — its final competition ran in fall 2024. Doctoral applicants now apply to the harmonized federal program below.
The Government of Canada’s flagship doctoral award, replacing the Vanier CGS — for PhD students with outstanding academic records, research potential, and leadership.
Coverage
CAD $40K × 3 years
Degree
Doctoral
Deadline
October 17, 2026
Who can apply
Open to Canadian and international students. You must be nominated by one Canadian institution that holds a CGRS D quota — you cannot apply on your own — be pursuing your first doctoral degree, and have a first-class average in each of your last two years of full-time study. You must also have completed no more than 36 months of full-time equivalent doctoral study by December 31 of your application year (20 months where the doctoral program began after a master's, counted from your original master's enrolment).
How to apply
Contact the graduate studies or awards office at the Canadian university you are applying to, meet its internal nomination deadline, then submit your application through the agency's research portal by the October deadline.
Most 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.
Get free counselling from our team of Canadian Education Counsellors and talk through your program options, budget, academic background, and next steps in Canada.