MS/ MA /Masters/ Ph.D Scholarships 

Partial Funded Scholarships for International Students

2021 / 2022 Scholarships in Canada

Canadian Government Scholarship for International Students

The government of Canada is offering scholarships for international students. This scholarship program provides students from post secondary institutions located in the new eligible countries/ territories with short term exchange opportunities for study and research in Canadian post secondary institutions at the college, undergraduate, and graduate levels. This scholarship program is facilitated through institutional collaborations and student exchange agreements between post secondary institutions in Canada and eligible countries. Candidates must be registered as full time students in their home institution at the time of application and during the entire duration of their study or research stay in Canada.

Other latest Scholarships in Canada are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over Canada.

Field of Study/ Subjects

Applicants can choose different fields under this scholarship program.

Number of Scholarships

At least 50 scholarships will be awarded in the next competition, with the number increasing each year.

Duration of Scholarship

Duration for Master’s and Ph.D. is four months, or five to six months, or one academic term of study or research.

Scholarship Description/ Details

This scholarship program offers the following grants:

  • CAD 10,200 for college, undergraduate, or graduate students (Master’s and Ph.D.) for a minimum of four months or one academic term of study or research; or
  • CAD 12,700 for graduate students (Master’s and Ph.D.) for a period of five to six months of study or research
  • Visa or study/ work permit fees
  • Airfare, for the scholarship recipient only, to travel to Canada by the most direct and economical route and return airfare upon completion of the scholarship
  • Health insurance
  • Living expenses such as accommodation, utilities, and food
  • Ground public transportation, including a public transportation pass; and
  • Books and supplies are required for the recipient’s study or research, excluding computers and other equipment.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be considered for this scholarship program applicants must fulfil the following criteria:

  • Candidate must be enrolled as full time students at post secondary institutions in the eligible countries/ territories and paying any tuition fees required by these institutions at the time of application and for the full duration of the exchange
  • A candidate who holds Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, or who have a pending application for permanent residency in Canada are not eligible
  • Candidate already participating in an exchange scholarship program funded by the government of Canada is not eligible
  • Candidates already enrolled in a program at a Canadian post secondary institution are not eligible.

How to Apply/ Download Scholarship Form/ Documents Required

The application process for this scholarship program is online. To apply online visit the following link: https://w05.international.gc.ca/Scholarships-Bourses/login.aspx?lang=eng&_ga=2.163523903.2004432599.1614780169-761696655.1614780169

Applicants applying for this scholarship program must follow some steps:

  • Institutions that do not have an account will first need to register an account.
  • Once the account is created and activated, they will need to log in. Under the ‘for non Canadians’ section, scroll down to the study in Canada scholarships program and click on apply.

Attach all necessary documents with the application form:

  • Proof citizenship/ identity
  • Proof of full time enrolment
  • Letter of intent from the candidate
  • Letter of support from the home institution
  • A signed copy of the Memorandum of understanding or agreement with the partner institution
  • Letter of invitation from the Canadian supervisor
  • Privacy notice statement.

Note: Applications with missing documents will not be entertained.

Eligible Countries

Following are the countries that are eligible to apply for this scholarship program:

  • Algeria
  • Bangladesh
  • Burkina Faso
  • Egypt
  • Ethiopia
  • Ghana
  • Ivory Coast
  • Jordan
  • Kenya
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • Nepal
  • Nigeria
  • Rwanda
  • Senegal
  • Taiwan
  • Tanzania
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Uganda

Contact Us

Email: scholarships-bourses@cbie.ca

613-237-4820

Last Date to Apply/ Deadline

30th March 2021.

Official Website

Visit the official website to get further details:

https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/study-in-canada-sep-etudes-au-canada-pct.aspx?lang=eng

Canadian Government Scholarships  Frequently Asked Questions

(Q) Is it easy to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes.

(Q) Is it easy to be selected for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes, if you are a hardworking and eligible candidate.

(Q) Is it possible to submit your application after the deadline?

(A) No.

(Q) Scholarship will be awarded on merit?

(A) Yes, it is a merit based scholarship program.

(Q) What if an applicant submits only their application form and not the documents?

(A) Then their application will not be considered and will be cancelled.

(Q) What happens if any information is found to be untrue?

(A) Then the process of your application will be terminated.

By- Syed Pashmina Dolly.