Here are fully funded scholarships in Canada for international students, along with direct links to their official pages:
1. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)
Description: Offers fully funded scholarships for doctoral studies to highly qualified international students who demonstrate leadership and a high standard of scholarly achievement.
Funding: $50,000 per year for three years.
Eligibility: Available to international students pursuing doctoral degrees.
Application Deadline: November (check annually for exact date).
2. Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at the University of Toronto
Description: This scholarship recognizes international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school.
Funding: Covers tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.
Eligibility: Open to international students entering undergraduate programs at the University of Toronto.
Link: Lester B. Pearson Scholarship Official Page
3. University of British Columbia (UBC) International Leader of Tomorrow Award
Description: UBC offers undergraduate scholarships to international students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service.
Funding: Covers tuition fees and living expenses based on financial need.
Eligibility: Available for students applying to undergraduate programs at UBC.
Link: UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Award
4. Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships
Description: Provides support to doctoral students undertaking research that touches on one of the Foundation’s four themes: human rights and dignity, responsible citizenship, Canada and the world, and people and their natural environment.
Funding: $40,000 per year for three years plus up to $20,000 per year for research and travel.
Eligibility: Open to international doctoral students pursuing research in social sciences or humanities.
Link: Trudeau Foundation Scholarships
5. Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
Description: Offers funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to Canada’s economic, social, and research-based growth.
Funding: $70,000 per year for two years.
Eligibility: Open to international postdoctoral researchers in health research, natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences.
Link: Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
6. University of Waterloo International Master’s and Doctoral Awards
Description: Provides financial aid to international students enrolled in research-based graduate programs.
Funding: Covers full tuition and offers additional funding for living expenses.
Eligibility: Open to international students pursuing master’s and PhD programs.
Link: University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarships
7. Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
Description: Offers merit-based scholarships to graduate students in Ontario, including international students.
Funding: Up to $15,000 per year.
Eligibility: Available for international students studying in Ontario for graduate programs.
Link: Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program
8. University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships
Description: Offers merit-based scholarships to full-time graduate students (Master’s and PhD) at the University of Manitoba.
Funding: Up to $18,000 for PhD students and up to $14,000 for master’s students.
Eligibility: Open to international students enrolled in graduate programs.
Link: University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships
9. Carleton University Prestige Scholarships
Description: Fully funded scholarships offered to high-achieving international students entering undergraduate programs.
Funding: Fully covers tuition and living expenses.
Eligibility: Open to international undergraduate students with strong academic performance.
Link: Carleton Prestige Scholarships
10. McGill University Scholarships and Student Aid
Description: McGill offers a variety of merit-based and need-based financial support options for international students.
Funding: Covers tuition and offers additional funding for living expenses.
Eligibility: Open to high-achieving international students in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Link: McGill Scholarships
By visiting the provided links, you’ll find more details about each scholarship, including specific application deadlines, criteria, and procedures.