Scholarships

PhD Scholarships in Canada

9phd scholarships available for international students in Canada.

Canada·Government

Canada-ASEAN Scholarships (SEED-2) 2026-2027

Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada

Partial grant of CAD $10,200-15,900 covering airfare, visa, insurance and living costs.

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: 2026 cycle closed (24 Mar 2026); next cycle expected ~March 2027.
Canada·Government

Quebec Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students (FRQ-PBEEE) 2026

Fonds de recherche du Quebec (FRQ)

CAD 20,000-35,000/yr plus foreign-tuition exemption and RAMQ health coverage in Quebec

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Applications run annually; students must be preselected by their Quebec institution before applying through FRQnet, with dates announced each year on the FRQ PBEEE program page.
Canada·University

University of Waterloo International Doctoral Student Award 2026

University of Waterloo

Tuition waiver

PhD
Open·Next: No standalone IDSA deadline. Follow your PhD program's admission deadlines; the award is assessed automatically each term once you're enrolled and paying international tuition.
Canada·NGO

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship 2026

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation

Up to $50,000/year stipend plus $20,000/year travel allowance, for up to three years.

PhD
Open·Next: The competition runs yearly, usually opening in early September with a mid-November deadline at 4 PM Eastern. Interviews follow in March and scholars are announced in April. Confirm exact dates on the Foundation's website.
Canada·Government

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) 2026-2027

Government of Ontario

Worth $15,000 a year for master's and PhD students at Ontario universities, based on merit.

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Deadlines are set by each Ontario university rather than one province-wide date, typically in the preceding autumn or winter; confirm with your graduate studies office.
United States·Private

J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship

J. N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians

INR 2,000,000

masterphd
Open·Next: Applications ran from 5 January to 15 March in the 2026 cycle; interviews are held April to June.
United States·NGO

Margaret McNamara Education Grants 2026

Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)

One-time grants for women from developing countries; up to US$15,000 (US-Canada), US$7,000 (S.Africa/Latin Ame

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Deadlines vary by program: US-Canada and Trinity Washington close January 15; France closes January 15; South Africa closes September 14; Latin America & Caribbean closes September 30. Confirm current dates on the MMEG site.
Argentina·Private

Roberto Rocca Education Program 2026

Techint Group (Roberto Rocca Education Program)

Engineering scholarships plus 12-15 PhD fellowships a year covering tuition, fees and living costs.

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Application windows vary by country and track and are announced annually, often opening early in the calendar year. Confirm the current deadline for your country at robertorocca.org.
India·Private

Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Scholarship

Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation

Repayable interest-free financial assistance, with repayment beginning one year after course completion

masterphd
Open·Next: Applications open annually, with online video interviews held between April and June for courses starting in the Fall semester.