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Scholarships provide financial support for students to pursue a college degree. Canada offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities for both domestic and international students. These scholarships are typically offered by universities, government agencies, and private organizations to help students pursue higher education. Here are some of the common types of scholarships available in Canada:
1: The University of British Columbia Scholarships
This university offers a variety of scholarships to international students. This university is in the beautiful city of Vancouver. One of the scholarships offered at this university is:
Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award
This scholarship is offered to international undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, dedication to student affairs and community service, and recognized achievement in other key areas.
Eligibility Criteria
You must be an international student who will be studying in Canada.
You must be applying for your first undergraduate degree.
Demonstrate superior academic achievement.
Proof of a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent you from pursuing a UBC degree.
Meet admission requirements to study at UBC, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Admission Standard.
You must have graduated from high school no earlier than one year before the academic year you are applying.
Scholarship value
This scholarship takes into consideration tuition fees, living costs, and other expenses.
The scholarship is renewable if you continue to demonstrate academic excellence.
Host Institution: The University of British Columbia in Canada.
Other scholarships to check out at the University of British Columbia are:
International Major Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to exceptional international students entering undergraduate programs at UBC.
Outstanding International Student Award
This is a one-time, merit-based entrance scholarship awarded to qualified students when they are admitted to UBC.
2: Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at the University of Toronto
This scholarship is awarded to outstanding international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, and creativity and are recognized as leaders within their school.
Eligibility Criteria
You must be an international student.
Currently in your final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2022
Beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2023
Scholarship value
This scholarship covers tuition and other expenses.
Host Institution: University of Toronto.
3. York University International Student Scholarship
As an international student planning to study full-time at York University, you can apply for the International Entrance Scholarships of Distinction and the Global Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships.
These scholarships are renewable if international students show high academic achievement in each academic year.
You must apply to these faculties to be eligible for the scholarships.
· Engineering
· Health
· Science
· Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
· Arts, Media, Performance & Design
· Education
· Business
Eligibility Criteria
International students with a Canadian Study Permit.
Be an acceptable student at York, apply immediately out of high school, be within two years of graduation, and have no previous college or university courses.
You must have applied to one of her undergraduate programs at York University.
You have demonstrated leadership qualities through volunteer work and success in the arts, sports, and other areas of personal achievement. When nominated by a local high school, usually only one student can be selected.
Maintain strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of ‘A’ or equivalent.
Make sure all important documents are marked as ‘received’ in the York application.
Online applications for international student scholarships must be completed within the time frame set by the university.
Other scholarships you can apply for and study for free in Canada are:
1: Vanier Scholarships for International Students
2: The University of Calgary Scholarships for International Students
3: University of Alberta Scholarships for International Students
4: The University of Montreal Scholarships for International Students
5: University of Waterloo Scholarships for International Students