Terms and Conditions | Scholarships for Canada

The Study in Canada Scholarships provide short-term exchange opportunities for students from post-secondary schools in new qualified countries/territories to study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions at the college, undergraduate, and graduate levels.

Most scholarships for Canada need competitive academic scores, but the chances for the scholarship also depend on aspects such as your preferred university, the course is chosen, and your degree. Extracurricular hobbies and volunteer work might also work in your favor as per the criteria of specific scholarships.

You may be required to submit your English Proficiency exam results, such as the IELTS, which most Canadian institutions widely recognize.

Those interested in applying for scholarship for Canada should-

Make their interest in scholarships known to their home institution.
Find out if their home and prospective Canadian institutions have an existing institutional collaboration or exchange agreement.
Request information from their institution about the scholarship application process and selection criteria specific to the Canadian partner institution
Confirm that they meet the eligibility requirements.

Institutions of higher learning in qualified countries/territories should-

Communicate with Canadian partner institutions to confirm or explore institutional collaborations and student exchange agreements
Publicize this scholarship opportunity through their international offices
Identify candidates who meet the Canadian partner institution's eligibility and admission requirements.
Provide supporting documents for candidates to the Canadian partner institution responsible for submitting scholarship applications.

1 University scholarships terms and conditions

Humber International Entrance Scholarships

You must be a non-transfer student enrolling at Humber College directly from a recognized high school and have a minimum final entrance average of 85%. In addition, you must have an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 or higher to be considered.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Leadership Scholarships

This scholarship is for permanent residents or foreign nationals participating in a Ph.D. program at a recognized Canadian university and qualifying as non-Canadians. The field of study for this scholarship should be in the humanities or human sciences. Moreover, you must have been admitted into year one or two of a doctoral program and be planning to finish by 2025.

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

International students with a valid temporary resident visa (student study permit) who plan to study a full-time graduate program at one of the 19 participating universities in Ontario are eligible for OGS awards. International graduate students who are currently enrolled but have not been able to secure a study permit owing to COVID-19 circumstances are also temporarily allowed to apply. Scholarship Applications are judged on their merits and must meet the requirements set forth by the participating colleges.

Carleton Entrance Awards for International Students

You must be accepted to Carleton University with a high school GPA of 80% or better and meet the university's language requirements.

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships

You must be an international student (a non-Canadian with a study permit) in your final year of secondary school or have graduated no sooner than June 2022. You must start your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2023.

University of British Columbia International Scholars Program

To enroll in the UBC International Scholars Program, you must be an international student with a Canadian study permit. Ideally, you should be transferring from your first year at another institution or university or from a recognized high school. You must have completed high school and enrolled for your first undergraduate degree no later than June 2023. Moreover, you must also show proof of financial need that would otherwise prohibit you from pursuing a degree at UBC.

University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship

The University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship is for an international student enrolled in a full-time course at the university in an undergraduate degree program beginning in the Fall 2022 term. You must be a first-year student with a minimum GPA of 3.20. You must also fulfill the English Language Proficiency criterion of the university.

2 FAQs

Q1. What percentage is required for a scholarship in Canada?

Answer - You are required to have secured more than 80% in your 12th grade or equivalent examinations

Q2. What IELTS score is required for a scholarship in Canada?

Answer - A minimum of 6.5 IELTS score is required for a scholarship in Canada

Q3. How much CGPA is required for a scholarship in Canada?

Answer - Roughly around 65 – 70% or CGPA 7.0 – 7.5 is required for a scholarship in Canada.

Q4. How much is the amount of scholarship that I can get in Canada?

Answer - The value of scholarships offered by Global Affairs Canada differs based on the duration and level of study. However, scholarships range from $7,200 to 14,700.