Looking for scholarships in Canada for Indian students? We’ve got the list.
Canadian universities and colleges provide a wide range of scholarships to meritorious international students to help them fund their studies. Apart from this, many scholarships, grants and bursaries are also offered by the Canadian government, public and private establishments. Before you apply to any of these scholarships, do check the eligibility and criteria, along with the closing date.
What is the criteria for applying to scholarships to study in Canada for Indian students?
The primary criterion for most scholarships is a good academic score, however, it also depends on factors such as your chosen destination, subject and level. In some scholarships, factors like extracurricular activities, and volunteering can also be used to advantage.
You may need to declare scores of an English language proficiency test such as IELTS, which is commonly accepted by all Canadian institutions.
What amount of money is available through scholarships?
The amount of money available and type of award varies between various institutions. Getting a scholarship is competitive and so, you must apply well ahead in time. We recommend you start with the procedure about 8-12 months before the preferred intake begins.
Here are some popular government-funded scholarships available for Indian students to study in Canada:
S. No.
Name of the scholarship
Description
1
Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
Offers various fellowships at different levels from graduate to post-doctorate and from research to training fellowships
Shastri Research Student Fellowship: For students enrolled in Bachelors, Masters, M.Phil degree programmes in recognised Indian universities or institutions to undertake research in their interested areas/ fields in a Canadian university
Eligible students can also pursue an e-course (module/part of a course), or do an e-internship at Canadian universities, which falls under SICI network
The value of this fellowship is CAD 500-1,000 (expenses that are not provided by the applicant’s home institution, and related to subscription of online meeting software, internet connection, telephone bills, affiliation fee or registration fee to access library or lab facility will be considered, if any)
Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
This scheme identifies students with high intellect from Commonwealth countries applying to programs of advanced study and research at the Master and PhD level
The award comprises travel, living allowance and the compulsory tuition fees
It includes Graduate Students Exchanges (GSEP), which provide $10,000 for transportation, living and other expenses in Canada for 5-6 months
For graduate students in a wide variety of disciplines
As a pre-requisite to applying, students must accept an offer from a university in Ontario and obtain a valid study permit
The scholarship amount is $5,000 per session. So, you may receive $10,000 (two consecutive sessions); $15,000 (three consecutive sessions). In all, the unit will limit itself to one-third of the cost of the total award to be received by you
Each award is tenable for one year (two to three academic sessions). The value and duration are determined by the awarding graduate unit and detailed of which will be mentioned in your offer letter
Deadlines are set by the current or proposed graduate unit
Offered by the Canadian government to international students to pursue postgraduate program within the natural science, social sciences or healthcare research
This Postdoctoral Fellowship is worth $70,000 per year (taxable) for two years
*This is an indicative list, please speak with your counsellor for details and best available options suited to your profile
Some non-government scholarships are also available for you to study in Canada:
S. No.
Name of the scholarship
Description
1
Anne Vallee Ecological Fund
These scholarships are designated for international students to support them undertake animal research at master or doctoral program in Québec or British Columbia University
Many Canadian universities and colleges also have their own list of scholarships for Indian students. Don’t worry if you get stuck anywhere, our international education experts will be more than happy to guide you through.
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