International Graduate Scholarships for Canadian Students

• Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program– various non-degree awarding initiatives for Canadian students to undertake study or research at participating universities in China. Language studies emphasized.
• Commonwealth Scholarship Plan – India– master’s and PhD scholarships for Canadian students and researchers to study in India. Funded by the ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations).
• MEXT Scholarship Program – Japan– Japanese government scholarships for Canadians wishing to gain funding for study in Japan. Funds also available for those undertaking Japanese studies.
• Foreign Government Awards – Korea – Six scholarships for Canadian students looking to study or research at Master’s or PhD level in Korean studies, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering or several other fields of study.

• Canada-Australia Partnerships and Scholarships– various initiatives set up by the Australian and Canadian governments to promote cross-cultural relations. PDF list available.
• Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) – New Zealand – commonwealth scholarships to study in New Zealand open to doctorate-level Canadian students and researchers.

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• Commonwealth Scholarships for PhD students – UK– PhD scholarships for students of developed commonwealth countries (including Canada) to study in the UK.
• DAAD Scholarships – Germany – a wide range of undergraduate and graduate scholarships for North American students to study in Germany at selected universities..
• Saltire Scholarships – scholarships for students from Canada,  the US, India and China to study in Scotland, UK, at any degree level.

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• Canada-US Fulbright Program– award opportunities for Canadian students to study or conduct research in the US. Open to prospective and enrolled graduate students and junior professionals.
• Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships– commonwealth scholarships to study at Harvard University, US, at all levels.
• OAS Academic Scholarships Program – master’s and PhD scholarships for Canadian students and researchers to study at a university in an OAS Member State outside of Canada. *Applications are currently closed, but will soon be reopened for the 2020-2021 academic year. Keep an eye on the website for details.

Click here for more scholarships to study in the US.This article was originally written in January 2015 and was updated in January 2020.