Study Overseas

NSERC André Hamer Postgraduate Prizes

Scholarship value: $10,000

This is awarded to the most outsanding candidates in Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s master’s and doctoral scholarship competitions. This award was established by Arthur McDonald, winner of the 2003 Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering, in memory of a promising young student that passed away.

More information on NSERC Andre Hamer Postgraduate Prizes

Canada-Europe Award in Canadian Studies

Scholarship value: up to $10,000 based on analysis of proposed budget for research

This program supports scholars in universities or research institutions in Europe that plan on undertaking short term research, including collaborative research, contributing to the understanding of relations between Canada and this region.

Find out more on the terms and conditions of the Canada-Europe Award in Canadian Studies

The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan

Scholarship value: cost of travel, a living allowance and all tuition fees

This award enables commonwealth students of high intellectual promise to pursue studies in Commonwealth countries.

See if you are eligible for the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan here

Ontario Graduate Scholarship Programme

Scholarship value: $10,000

Scholarships are available to graduate students in a wide variety of disciplines. This award is through the Social Science and Humanities Research Council is Canada’s funding agency for university based research and graduate training. In order to be eligible a student must have been accepted to a Ontario university, and obtained a valid student authorization.

Find out how to apply for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship Programme

The government of Canada Awards

Scholarship value: Full tuition, monthly living allowance (amount varies depending on home country)

These awards are to enable foreign students of high academic standing to undertake graduate studies or post doctoral research in Canadian Universities. Awards may be applied to research or studies in all areas of the arts, social sciences and humanities, commerce, the natural sciences and engineering. Proposed programmes of study must focus on a Canadian subject or include significant Canadian content.

Learn more about how the government of Canada helps fund international students with their study overseas

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Program

Scholarship value: $50,000 per year for up to 3 years

This program is designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students to Canadian universities. Vanier scholars need to demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard scholarly achievement. Canadian and international students are eligible to be nominated for a Vanier scholarship.

See if you are eligible for the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Program

Sauvé Scholars

Scholarship value: monthly allowance of $1,000 and welcome allowance of $500

This scholarship is for students who want to study with students from diverse backgrounds for one year at Canada’s McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. Students seeking this experience, which includes mentoring, advising and housing with fellow scholars, must be between 23 and 30, hold a bachelor’s degree for at least five months prior to Dec. 31 of same year and have a solid history of achievement.

Learn more about the Sauve Scholars program

Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships

Scholarship value: annual stipend of $40,000

A limited number of these scholarships are available for foreign students pursing doctoral studies at Canadian institutions. Preference is given to candidates from the developing world.

Go to the Trudeau Foundation website for more details

Marine Scholarship Programme

Scholarship value: Varies

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) offers scholarships to students from coastal developing countries for study in specific marine-related programmes at Dalhousie University.

Dalhousie University website

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships

Scholarship value: varies

The Rotary Foundation aims to further international understanding. The availability and kinds of scholarship vary by Rotary District. Normally applicants must have completed at least two years of university level study before the scholarship commences and apply well in advance.

More information on Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships


Compiled by Rebecca Smith