Many Pakistani students choose Canada for higher education, attracted by its top-tier universities and scholarship opportunities.
These scholarships help manage costs by covering tuition and living expenses. Canada’s diverse and inclusive culture also facilitates a smooth adjustment for international students.
Canada Scholarships 2024
The following leading Canadian universities offer scholarships to international students, including those from Pakistan:
- University of Toronto
- University of British Columbia
- McGill University
- University of Alberta
- University of Waterloo
- Simon Fraser University
University of Alberta International Scholarships
The University of Alberta offers various scholarships for international students, such as entrance scholarships and country-specific awards. Some scholarships are granted based on admission, while others require essays and further applications.
Carleton University Entrance Awards
Carleton University provides entrance awards ranging from CAD 4,000 to CAD 16,000, renewable for up to four years. These awards are considered automatically upon admission.
Canada-ASEAN SEED Scholarships
Pakistani students can apply for this scholarship, which provides CAD 10,200 to CAD 12,700 for undergraduate and graduate studies. Applicants must secure a nomination from their home institution and submit academic transcripts along with a research proposal.
Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program
This program supports short-term study exchanges for Pakistani students in full-time graduate programs. Candidates need a nomination from their home institution along with academic support documents.
Dalhousie and York University Scholarships
Dalhousie and York Universities offer scholarships to academically outstanding international students. At York, scholarships range from CAD 20,000 to CAD 35,000 annually.