Universities in Canada with the best scholarships
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Canada is a good place for international students who want to attend a well-known school and get a good education. We have put together a list of institutional scholarships and scholarships from colleges and universities in Canada to help prospective students.
The top 10 Canadian Universities with the best scholarships
1. University of British Columbia
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The University of British Columbia was founded in 1908 and started giving classes in 1915. It is a public university in British Columbia, a state in Canada. The University of British Columbia (UBC) is one of the best places to teach, learn, and research. Its motto, "Tuum Est," which means "It is Yours," shows that UBC wants to help people who want to make the world a better place for themselves and others. One of the top 20 public universities in the world is the University of British Columbia.
Address: Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
Contact number: +1-604-822-2211
Website: https://www.ubc.ca
List of common courses:
- Master of Science (MS), Duration: 9 months to 3 years
- Master in Management (MIM), Duration: 9 months to 2 years
- Master of Business Administration (MBA/PGDM), Duration: 16 months
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Duration: 20 months to 5 years
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), Duration: 20 months to 5 years
- Master of Arts (MA), Duration: 1 to 2 years
List of Scholarships:
| Scholarship | Description |
|---|---|
| International Major Entrance Scholarship | International Major Entrance Scholarship This scholarship is given to international students who are very good and are starting their first year at UBC. IMES scholarships are given to students when they begin their first year at UBC, and One can use them for up to three more years of school. The amount and number of these scholarships each year depends on how much money is available. |
| Outstanding International Student Award | This scholarship is a one-time entrance scholarship based on merit given to qualified students when accepted to UBC. Students who get this award do well in school and participate in activities outside school. |
2. McGill University
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McGill University is the oldest university in Montreal. It began in 1821. Maclean's University Rankings 2022 has ranked McGill University as Canada's No. 1 Medical-Doctoral University for 17 years. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings from 2005 to 2022 place McGill University at 44, and the Impact Rankings place it between 101 and 200. The Q.S. Ranking for 2023 puts McGill University at number 31.
Address: 845 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0G4, Canada
Contact number: +1-514-398-4455
Website: https://www.mcgill.ca
List of common courses:
- Master of Architecture (M.Arch), Duration: 1 year to 18 months
- Master in Management (MIM), Duration: 1 year
- Master of Business Administration (MBA/PGDM), Duration: 1 to 2 years
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Duration: 3 to 4 years
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), Duration: 42 months to 4 years
- Master of Arts (MA), Duration: 18 months to 2 years
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), Duration: 4 years
List of Scholarships:
| Scholarship | Description |
|---|---|
| One-year entrance scholarship | One-year entrance scholarshipIf they meet the minimum academic requirements, all applicants to McGill's undergraduate degree programs are automatically considered for a one-year entrance scholarship. The winners will get $3000. |
| Major Entrance Scholarship | Major Entrance ScholarshipMajor scholarships for college entrance are given out by selection committees based on academic performance and leadership in school or community activities. The first thing that is looked at is how well you do in school and then how well you lead. Please remember that "leadership" is more than just participating in activities outside school. A scholarship can be $3,000, $12,000, or $20,000. The university can also pay this amount again. |
3. University of Toronto
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The University of Toronto is one of the best universities in Canada. Its faculty, students, alums, and supporters have been resourceful and determined enough to take on the impossible and change society for a long time. The University of Toronto has been in the top 30 universities in the world for several years in a row. It is a famous university for students who want to study abroad.
Address: 27 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S, Canada
Contact number: +1-416-978-2011
Website: https://www.utoronto.ca
List of common courses:
- Master of Science (MS), Duration: 1 to 3 years
- Master in Management (MIM), Duration: 10 months to 2 years
- Master of Engineering (M.E./M.Tech), Duration: 1 year to 16 months
- Master of Business Administration (MBA/PGDM), Duration: 20 months to 2 years
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Duration: 4 years
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Duration: 4 to 6 years
List of Scholarships:
| Scholarship | Description |
|---|---|
| Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship | International students can apply for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship if their high school puts them forward. This scholarship program aims to give money to students who do well in school and are seen as leaders by their peers. |
| Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Scholarship | When high school student applies to Engineering, they are automatically considered for scholarships offered by the Faculty of Engineering. As shown in their Online Student Profiles, scholarships are given to applicants based on how well they do in school and what they do outside of school |
4. University of Waterloo
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Research Infosource 2021 says that the University of Waterloo has been Canada's top research university for 14 years. For experiential learning, the University of Waterloo is ranked number one in Canada by Macleans for 2022. The University of Waterloo is ranked #1 by Macleans as the most innovative university. Courses at the University of Waterloo are taught in 30+ Departments and Schools and the six Faculties of Arts, Engineering, Environment, Health, Mathematics, and Science.
Address: 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
Contact number: +1-519-888-4567
Website: https://uwaterloo.ca
List of common courses:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), Duration: 4 years
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Duration: 4 years
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Duration: 4 years
- Master of Science (MS), Duration: 1 to 2 years
- Master of Engineering (Meng), Duration: 1 to 2 years
List of Scholarships:
| Scholarship | Description |
|---|---|
| President’s scholarship of distinction | Available to students who have been accepted to a full-time first-year degree program at Waterloo and are starting their first year of college in September and to students with an early May average admission of 95% or more. You will be awarded a $2,000 Scholarship for College, $1,500 for International Experience, and/or $1,500 for research. |
| President’s Scholarships | President’s ScholarshipsAvailable to students who have been accepted to a full-time first-year degree program at Waterloo and are starting their first year of college in September and to students with an early May average admission of 90% to 94%. You will be awarded a $2,000 Scholarship for College. |
| Merit Scholarship | Available to students who have been accepted to a full-time first-year degree program at Waterloo and are starting their first year of college in September and to students with an early May average admission of 85% to 90%. You will be awarded a $1,000 Scholarship for College. |
| International Student entrance scholarship | International Student entrance scholarshipAvailable to international students who have been accepted into the first year of a full-time bachelor's program with excellent academic performance (minimum 90% admission average). You will be awarded a scholarship of $10,000. |
5. Queen’s University
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Queens has always been at the top of the list of universities in Canada. Q.S. World University Ranking places Queen's University at 239 in the world and 10 in Canada. The school is one of the best in Canada, and its 25,260 students come from more than 100 countries. There are 18,367 students in the undergraduate program and 6,893 students in the graduate program. These students are taking over 125 graduate programs.
Address: 99 University Ave, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada
Contact number: +1-613-533-2000
Website: https://www.queensu.ca
List of common courses:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), Duration: 4 years
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Duration: 4 to 5 years
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Duration: 4 years
- Master of Science (MS), Duration: 1 to 2 years
- Master in Management (MIM), Duration: 1 to 2 years
List of Scholarships:
| Scholarship | Description |
|---|---|
| Principal’s Scholarships | These awards help our efforts to get top students worldwide to come to Queen's. A computer will choose the people who get these scholarships. All eligible applicants who apply to Queen's are automatically considered for this scholarship. The winners will each get $7,000. |
6. University of Calgary
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The University of Calgary's rankings reflect its aim to inspire research, learning, community, student experience, and sustainability. The Academic Ranking of World Universities for 2021 placed Calgary at No. 7-8 in Canada and 151-200 globally. The Q.S. World University Rankings 2022 placed the University of Calgary 10th in Canada and 235th globally, and the Times Higher Education 2022 ranked it 8th in Canada and 201-250th globally. On-campus housing, food, sports & entertainment, research, and other facilities help students feel at home at the University of Calgary. The 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics Olympic Oval is on campus. It has the world's fastest ice.
Address: 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
Contact number: +1-403-220-5110
Website: https://www.ucalgary.ca
List of common courses:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), Duration: 4 to 5 years
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Duration: 2 to 5 years
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Duration: 2 to 5 years
- Master of Business Administration (MBA/PGDM), Duration: 1 to 3 years
List of Scholarships:
| Scholarship | Description |
|---|---|
| University Scholarships | They are offered annually to overseas undergraduate students entering the first year of any undergraduate degree in the autumn who meet the university's English Language Proficiency requirement. Renewable in the second, third, and fourth years at the University of Calgary if recipients maintain an international differential tuition fee and a GPA of 2.60 or above over 24.00 units in the fall and winter semesters. $20,000 renewable scholarship. |
7. University of Alberta
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The University of Alberta in Edmonton is one of Canada's best places to teach and research. This public research university has been around since 1908. It has more than 200 undergraduate programs and 500 graduate programs. UAlberta is one of Canada's top five universities for research.
Address: 116 St & 85 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada
Contact number: +1-780-492-3111
Website: https://www.ualberta.ca
List of common courses:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), Duration: 4 years
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Duration: 4 years
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Duration: 4 years
- Master of Business Administration (MBA/PGDM), Duration: 21 months
- Master of Arts (MA), Duration: 1 to 2 years
List of Scholarships:
| Scholarship | Description |
|---|---|
| International Tuition Grant | International Tuition GrantWhen you apply to college, the university will consider you for this scholarship. Your eligibility will depend on how well you did in high school when you were offered a spot. The top students could get up to $5,000 CAD, depending on the school's average. |
8. Dalhousie University
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The school has a citywide campus—Canada's oldest and most esteemed university. Dalhousie University accepts 60% of overseas students. The university offers science, commerce, arts & humanities, engineering, nursing, medicine, and dentistry. Business administration, education, and law are among their graduate programs.
Address: 6299 South St, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
Contact number: +1-902-494-2211
Website: https://www.dal.ca
List of common courses:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), Duration: 4 years
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Duration: 4 years
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Duration: 4 years
- Master of Business Administration (MBA/PGDM), Duration: 1 year
- Master in Management (MIM), Duration: 9 to 18 months
- Master of Arts (MA), Duration: 18 months
- Master of Science (MS), Duration: 1 to 2 years
List of Scholarships:
| Scholarship | Description |
|---|---|
| University Scholarship | The Registrar's Office gives promising Dalhousie students millions of dollars in scholarships, awards, bursaries, and prizes. Academic merit earns scholarships. Scholarships also consider community involvement, leadership, and financial necessity. |
9. Western University
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Western University is in London, in the southwestern part of Ontario. It has highly qualified faculty members. Experts from relevant fields are also on the team of faculty members. Also, well-known university professors come to the campus to give special lectures. The campus has high-tech labs, art studios, libraries, and computer centers that help students learn at the highest level. The university works with universities and institutes worldwide to help students study abroad and exchange programs. Also, it keeps a global family because its students, faculty, staff, and alums are from many different countries and ethnic groups.
Address: 1151 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 3K7, Canada
Contact number: +1-519-661-2111
Website: https://www.uwo.ca
List of common courses:
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Duration: 4 years
- Master of Business Administration (MBA/PGDM), Duration: 21 months
- Master of Arts (MA), Duration: 1 year
List of Scholarships:
| Scholarship | Description |
|---|---|
| Western Scholarship of Excellence | Western Scholarship of ExcellenceThis scholarship is for students who top their schools. Two hundred fifty scholarships, each worth $8,000 ($6,000 for the first year, plus $2,000 for a study abroad trip that you can choose to take or not.), will be awarded. |
| Western Scholarship of Distinction | This scholarship is for students with a score of 92 to 100%. A scholarship worth $3500 ($2,500 for the first year, plus $1,000 for a study abroad trip that you can choose to take or not.) will be awarded. |
| Western Admission Scholarship | Western Admission ScholarshipThis scholarship is for students with a score of 90 to 92%. A scholarship worth $2500 ($1,500 for the first year, plus $1,000 for a study abroad trip that you can choose to take or not.) will be awarded. |
10. University of Manitoba
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Students, faculty, staff, alums, donors, and community partners at the U of M are a solid and involved group. More than 140,000 people who went to the university live in 137 different countries. The most Indigenous engineers in Canada have come out of the Engineering Access Program: 125 and counting.
Address: 66 Chancellors Cir, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada
Contact number: +1-800-432-1960
Website: https://umanitoba.ca
List of common courses:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), Duration: 4 years
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E./B.Tech), Duration: 4 years
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Duration: 4 years
- Master of Business Administration (MBA/PGDM), Duration: 18 to 24 months
- Master of Science (MS), Duration: 18 to 24 months
List of Scholarships:
| Scholarship | Description |
|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship | The International Undergraduate Student Scholarship was made to recognize international students at The University of Manitoba who do well in school. There are scholarships for international students who: •Are in Canada with valid study permits; •have finished at least 24 credit hours in any Faculty or School at the University of Manitoba; •They have done well in their classes in the last regular academic session (minimum sessional grade point average of 3.5) and are continuing in their program for the second year of full-time undergraduate study during the Fall/Winter academic session. •Their sessional grade point average will rank those who meet the above requirements, and scholarships will be given until all the money is gone or the grade point standard is met. Those who are eligible will be told by the end of July. |
We hope this article has helped you find the best Canadian scholarships at the right college. Costs can be higher for international students who want to study in Canada. Applying for scholarships can help you save money, but you should do more research before choosing a school.