Canada International student guide on how to apply for scholarships

Getting a scholarship in Canada is always a hassle. I have won 5 scholarships in total since I came to Canada. I came to Canada in 2021; before I came, I researched on scholarships to apply for, but it seemed like the more I applied, the more the chances kept getting slimmer. Why? Because I am an international student. There are more scholarship opportunities for Canadian Citizens and permanent residents (PR). Apart from the scholarship opportunities available for Canadian citizens and permanent residents (PR), their fees are cheaper than those of international students. Some people advise on working on becoming a permanent resident first before choosing to study in Canada because that is a cheaper option with more opportunities. However, if you are like me, who came to Canada as an international student without a PR status, this article will guide you on how to locate and apply for scholarships.How to apply for free scholarships in Canada I would start by sharing the websites I surfed for scholarships before I explain how to apply. One thing I should note is that this guide is for international master’s students that are not focused on a research master’s. What I have realised is that most schools have full funding or scholarships for any form of research; this can either be a master’s research degree or a PHD. So if you are looking for full funding, this is an option worth considering. The sites I sourced for free scholarships: Scholarshipscanada.com StudyinCanada.com Studentlifenetwork Yconic student awards Royal Roads University Scholarships Scholarship applications tips The 5 scholarships I got were from different sources, 3 were from my University (Royal Roads), and 2 were external scholarships. Let the eligibility criteria guide you: Like many universities, my university has internal scholarship and grants. This is made available every semester. In my first two semesters, I applied for them, and I got none. I wondered what I was doing wrong, and I placed an appointment with my school’s financial aid team t