Study in Canada Scholarships for Indian Students
Canada is the 15th largest country in the world and one of the worlds wealthiest nations. It is a member of OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development) which essentially to be understood as stimulating economic progress and world trade.
Here’s a broad selection of scholarships that are available to international students looking to study in Canada.
| Name of the scholarship | Description |
|---|---|
| University scholarships | Most universities will offer some kind of financial aid for international students, so your institution of choice should be your first port of call when considering funding. |
| Financial scholarships | These scholarships are based on the financial need of the students. The majority of these are only available for US residents but some universities will give out needs-based scholarships to international students. |
| Merit scholarships | For students who are either academically gifted, were top sports players in high school or excelled in community or entrepreneurial work |
| Country-based scholarships | These scholarships are targeted at students from developing countries in particular. |
| Government-funded scholarships | The Canadian government offers many scholarship programmes for international students, some of which are listed below. |
| Privately funded scholarships | Sometimes private businesses or donors will fund scholarships for international students. These are also more likely to be targeted at developing countries and minority groups, or in specific areas of study. |
| Part scholarships | These can range from a small one-off payment students can use towards their fees or a larger payment that is staggered to cover certain costs of going to university. |
