Study in Canada for Free
Every undergraduate international student wants to study in Canada for free. And while not every student can get that kind of scholarship, there are some opportunities to study in Canada for almost free. At some Canadian universities tuition is almost fully covered by scholarship, if not covered 100%. So where can you study in Canada for free, or almost free?
Before sharing which universities have the best scholarships, I need to explain that there are two main kinds of scholarships at Canadian universities for undergraduate students. The first kind and the one that is most readily available is the merit scholarship. Merit scholarships are based on your admission average, not on your final grade which you might receive after you get an offer. For example, if your admission offer was based on your predicted grades, then there will likely be no additional scholarship amounts after you receive your final grade. Usually, students are automatically considered for merit scholarships. There is no need for a scholarship application for these ones.
The second kind of scholarship is an application-based scholarship. While academic grades are important, many other criteria are looked at: extracurricular activities, demonstrated leadership skills, passion, interest and sometimes financial need is also included, depending on the university. International students who are active leaders, can see a problem, analyse it and put a solution into place are among those who might end up getting one of these scholarships. You can be active is sports, charity, community activities, education, science, the arts, etc. Application deadlines for these scholarships are usually early in the year and sooner than when you might get an offer. For example, the University of Alberta’s scholarship deadline is mid-January, their admission deadline is March 1st but you need to submit your admission application well before the scholarship deadline to be eligible for this scholarship. While this can be difficult to remember all the dates, don’t panic, that is why Go 2 Canada is here to help you.
Big Scholarships for a Free Education
University of Alberta – offers the President’s International Distinction Scholarship for $120,000 CAD renewable over 4 years. Tuition ranges from $30,000 to $39,000 CAD per year. So depending on the faculty, it is either fully covered or 75% covered. This is an application-based scholarship. It is worth noting that last year, three Pakistani undergraduate students received this prestigious award. The university also has other scholarships to give away as well. Studying for free at UAlberta is possible. Contact us today to find out more about studying at the University of Alberta.
Trent University – offers the Trent International Tuition Levy Scholarship at $108,000 CAD, renewable over the 4 years. Tuition is around $27,000 CAD so it is a fully funded tuition scholarship. This is an application-based scholarship. They also have other scholarships as well. Studying for free at Trent is your big opportunity so make sure to contact us for all your application processing and questions.
St Francis Xavier University – offers the Schwartz National Scholars Scholarship for international students entering their Business program. This scholarship is worth $80,000 CAD and is renewable. Again, it is an application-based scholarship and students should apply early to make sure they meet the scholarship application deadline. Tuition at St Francis Xavier is around $20,000 per annum. If you are interested in studying Business in Canada, St Francis is the place where you an study for almost free. Make sure to Contact Us today for admission and application assistance.
Ontario Tech University – offers the Global Leadership Award at $72,000 CAD, renewable over 4 years. Tuition is from $25,000 to $36,000 CAD per year so this scholarship, so does not fully cover tuition, but covers a good portion of it. While studying at Ontario Tech, with this scholarship in hand, you might not study for free, but it will cover 50 to 70% of your tuition costs. Consider applying to Ontario Tech to avail this excellent scholarship. Give us a call to day to help you with all your inquiries about this reputable university.
Honourable mentions are the Lady Violet Aitkin Scholarship at UNB and the International President’s Entrance Scholarship at Western University. For more information on other scholarships make sure to check out this page for a comprehensive list of excellent scholarship opportunities at Canadian universities. Scroll halfway down the page for scholarship information.
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