FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS IN CANADA —A Detailed Guide

1. Undergraduate-Level Opportunities

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (University of Toronto)

• Covers full tuition, books, incidental fees, and residence for up to four years.
• Eligibility: International students nominated by their high school; deadlines around October–November.

UBC International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES)

• Merit-based scholarship for high-performing undergraduates; covers tuition and living expenses.

Loran Scholars Foundation

• Up to CAD 100,000 over four years, including tuition waiver, living stipend, internships, retreats, and mentoring.

Schulich Leader Scholarships

• STEM-focused awards: up to $100,000 (engineering), $80,000 (science or math).

TD Scholarship for Community Leadership

• Valued up to $70,000: includes full tuition, $7,500/year living expenses, plus a summer job at TD Bank. Currie Scholarship (University of New Brunswick)

• About $65,000 over four years ($20K the first two years, then $15K and $10K).

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2. Master’s & Doctoral-Level Scholarships

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (PhD)

• $50,000 per year for three years. Requires nomination by a Canadian university.

McCall MacBain Scholarship (McGill University)

• Full tuition plus CAD $2,000 monthly stipend, relocation grant, and leadership training. Deadline for international applicants: August 21, 2025.

Trudeau Foundation Scholarship

• CAD $40,000 stipend plus CAD $20,000 for travel/research annually over three years. For doctoral humanities/social sciences students.

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

• Up to $5,000 per term for graduate studies at Ontario universities.

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

• For postdoctoral candidates: CAD $70,000/year. International students are limited to placements at Canadian institutions.

NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships & IDRC Research Awards

• NSERC: $21K+ per year for natural sciences/engineering grad students.
• IDRC: up to CA$15,000 for one-year research assignments.

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program

• Research discipline stipend around $17,500 for 12 months.

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3. Short-Term & Exchange Scholarships

Study in Canada Scholarships (Global Affairs Canada / Canada–ASEAN SEED / ELAP)

• Short-term exchange (4–8 months), covering tuition, living, and travel.
  • SEED: CAD $10,200–$12,700
  • ELAP: CAD $7,200 for 4 months, CAD $9,700 for 5–6 months.
  • Study in Canada Scholarships: similar coverage; deadline around March–April 2025.

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4. University-Specific Scholarship Highlights

• Université de Montréal (UdeM Exemption Scholarship): Tuition exemption up to CAD $27,300 per year.
• University of Alberta International Scholarships: Fully funded for undergrad and graduate levels; deadlines vary (e.g., March 1, 2025).
• University of Saskatchewan Graduate Scholarship: Up to CAD $16,000 (master’s), $20,000 (PhD).
• Dalhousie University: Scholarships up to $30,000 covering tuition and living.

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5. Additional Noteworthy Scholarships

• Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships: Fully funded, includes tuition, stipend, travel, research grant.
• University Canada West: Up to CAD $20,000 for undergrads; CAD $10,000 for master’s.

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Application Timeline at a Glance

Summary Insights & Strategies

• Undergraduate: Scholarships like Pearson, Loran, Schulich, and TD target academic excellence and leadership—start early to secure high school nomination or application.
• Graduate & PhD: Vanier, McCall MacBain, Trudeau, and Banting OGS provide variants of tuition coverage, stipend, and project support. Research preparation and university collaboration are crucial.
• Short-term Exchanges: Ideal if you’re enrolled in a home institution—programs like SEED/ELAP offer mobility and funded stays in Canada.
• Regional Choices: Explore institution-specific awards at UdeM, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Dalhousie, and UBC based on your program, discipline, and region.

Additional Resources

For more details, check official university scholarship pages, Global Affairs Canada’s Education in Canada portal, ResearchNet for Vanier, and each scholarship’s official website.