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Scholarships in Canada

Vanier CGS, provincial scholarships, and university merit awards — complete funding guide for studying in Canada

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Scholarships in Canada

Canada offers strong scholarship opportunities for international students: the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (for PhD, $50,000/year), provincial scholarships, and university merit awards ($2,000–20,000/year). Many Canadian universities automatically consider international students for entrance scholarships. EduVed identifies all scholarships matched to your profile and manages the full application process.

What You Get

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship: $50,000/year for PhD programs

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS): $15,000 for master's and PhD students

University merit awards: CAD 2,000–20,000 at most universities

Entrance scholarships: automatic consideration at many universities

External awards: Aga Khan, Commonwealth, Inlaks Foundation

EduVed tracks 80+ Canada scholarships matched to international student profiles

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1

Profile Assessment

EduVed evaluates your academic record, research experience, and extracurriculars to identify the scholarships you have the strongest chance of winning.

2

Vanier CGS for PhD Students

The Vanier CGS requires nomination by a Canadian university and is highly competitive (GPA 3.7+, research publications). EduVed advises on Vanier eligibility and helps prepare the research proposal.

3

Provincial Scholarship Applications

Ontario (OGS), British Columbia, Quebec, and Alberta all have provincial scholarship programs for graduate students. EduVed identifies provincial scholarships for your target province and program.

4

University Merit Awards

Most Canadian universities offer entrance scholarships based on GPA. EduVed applies to all merit awards automatically included in your university application and identifies those requiring separate submissions.

5

Scholarship Essays & References

EduVed writes tailored scholarship essays for each award, aligned to the specific values and selection criteria of Canadian scholarship committees.

6

Track Deadlines & Submit

Canadian scholarship deadlines vary widely. Some are part of the admission application, others have separate January–March deadlines. EduVed manages all scholarship timelines and submissions.

Common Questions

Scholarships in Canada — FAQs

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about scholarships in canada .

Key options: Vanier CGS ($50,000/year for PhD), Ontario Graduate Scholarship ($15,000), university entrance scholarships (CAD 2k–20k), Aga Khan Foundation, Commonwealth Scholarships, and Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation. EduVed maps all applicable scholarships to your specific profile and target universities.
Full scholarships for master's are rare but possible through: TA/RA assistantships at research universities (cover tuition + CAD 15k–20k stipend), Ontario Graduate Scholarship combined with university awards, and specific departmental funding. EduVed identifies master's programs with strong funding track records for international students.
Entrance scholarships: automatically considered with application (deadline same as admission). Provincial scholarships (OGS): typically February–March for fall admission. External scholarships (Aga Khan, Inlaks): October–January. EduVed tracks all deadlines and ensures timely submission.
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