Programs and scholarships - Universities Canada

Universities Canada manages government-funded international partnership programs and more than 120 scholarship programs on behalf of private sector companies.

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Scholarship Partners Canada

Going to university? See if you qualify for one of our scholarships.

Now accepting applications!

Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030)

The BCDI 2030 program strengthens the social and economic development of women and men, particularly women, from 26 eligible developing countries.

Flight 302 Legacy Award

The Flight 302 Legacy Award will contribute to supporting students whose areas of study help commemorate the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 tragedy.

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Global Excellence Initiative

Discover how we can help promote your institution's top researchers on the international stage.

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Global Skills Opportunity

Interested in studying or working abroad? Learn about Global Skills Opportunity, the Government of Canada's Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program.

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IDRC International Doctoral Research Awards

These awards are intended to build capacity and develop research skills in Canada and the Global South to improve the lives of people in the developing world.

L’Oréal Canada For Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowships

Highlighting the role of women in devising scientific solutions to problems confronting humankind in the 21st century.

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Queen Elizabeth Scholars

Discover the international program for Canada's next generation of global leaders.

Sustainable Development Goals

Canadian universities are integral to a global movement to advance the United Nations SDGs with practical solutions for sustainable development through diverse activities and institutional commitments.

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The Weston Family Awards in Northern Research

Learn more about these awards that support ground-breaking, timely and innovative research in Canada's North.

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Learn how university students are making the world a better place for people with disabilities.

Tanaka Fund

Learn more about this program that supports the next generation of Japanese studies scholarship in Canada.

North-South research

Explore best practices in Canadian student mobility programs.

Veterans Bursary Program

The Veterans Bursary Program has been established to disburse monies from the Bursary Fund as per the Federal Court of Canada issued Court File Number T-463-07.