Understand What Kind of Funding You Are Looking For
Before searching for scholarships, understand the different forms of funding available.
A scholarship may cover:
1. Part of your tuition
2. Your full tuition
3. Living expenses
4. Travel
5. Books and other study costs
6. Research expenses
A grant can also provide financial support, but the eligibility rules depend on the program offering it.
Then there is university funding.
Some Canadian universities offer entrance scholarships to international students, while graduate students may find funding through research awards, teaching assistantships, research assistantships and departmental awards.
The Canadian government’s EduCanada scholarship search is a useful starting point because it lists opportunities for international students interested in studying, researching or undertaking professional development in Canada.
The first lesson is important:
Don’t search for “Canadian scholarships” as if there is one giant scholarship waiting for everyone.
Build a list of different funding opportunities and check the rules for each one.