Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Government of Canada
Canada's flagship doctoral scholarship for both domestic and international PhD students at Canadian universities.…
- Funding
- CAD $50,000/year
- Deadline
- November
- Host
- Canada
Choosing a fellowship is partly choosing a country to live in. Canada hosts a particular mix of universities, think tanks, civic institutions, and government offices that shape the texture of every program below. Some fellows on this list will spend the year in capital-city policy seminars; others will be embedded in a regional university or in the field. Read the official program pages to understand exactly where in the country you would be placed.
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship
University of Toronto
A merit-based undergraduate scholarship at the University of Toronto recognising international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and cre…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- November
- Host
- Canada
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
Government of Canada
Canada's flagship postdoctoral fellowship for top-tier postdoctoral talent from Canada and abroad to develop their leadership potential.…
- Funding
- CAD $70,000/year
- Deadline
- September
- Host
- Canada
MasterCard Foundation Scholars at McGill
McGill University
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University, providing comprehensive support to academically talented African students.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- January
- Host
- Canada
University of Toronto MasterCard Foundation Scholars
University of Toronto
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto, supporting young Africans pursuing graduate studies.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- January
- Host
- Canada
Practical considerations for Canada
Before you commit to a specific program, take a few hours to investigate the practical envelope around it. Will the stipend cover housing in the host city without supplementary income? Does the visa attached to the fellowship allow you to bring a spouse or partner? Is there a language requirement that is implicit even if it is not stated on the program page — for example, will daily life and meetings happen in the local language? FellowshipDesk lists the official application page for every program; ask these questions before you start writing essays.