1). Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute

Offers various fellowships at different levels from graduate to post-doctorate and from research to training fellowships

Shastri Research Student Fellowship: For students enrolled in Bachelors, Masters, M.Phil degree programmes in recognised Indian universities or institutions to undertake research in their interested areas/ fields in a Canadian university

Eligible students can also pursue an e-course (module/part of a course), or do an e-internship at Canadian universities, which falls under SICI network

2). Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan

This scheme identifies students with high intellect from Commonwealth countries applying to programs of advanced study and research at the Master and PhD level

The award comprises travel, living allowance and the compulsory tuition fees

It includes Graduate Students Exchanges (GSEP), which provide $10,000 for transportation, living and other expenses in Canada for 5-6 months

(Source: https://www.collegesearch.in/study-in-canada)

3). Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program

For graduate students in a wide variety of disciplines

As a pre-requisite to applying, students must accept an offer from a university in Ontario and obtain a valid study permit

The scholarship amount is $5,000 per session. So, you may receive $10,000 (two consecutive sessions); $15,000 (three consecutive sessions). In all, the unit will limit itself to one-third of the cost of the total award to be received by you

Each award is tenable for one year (two to three academic sessions). The value and duration are determined by the awarding graduate unit and detailed of which will be mentioned in your offer letter

Deadlines are set by the current or proposed graduate unit

Duration: Each scholarship is tenable for one year (i.e., two consecutive or three academic sessions). The value and duration of each OGS award will be determined by the awarding graduate unit and detailed in the offer letter.

(Source:https://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/awards/ontario-graduate-scholarship/#section_1)

4). National Research Council of Canada (NRCC)

Research associateship is offered to master’s degree holders in engineering and PhD holders in natural science or engineering disciplines

(Please connect with your IDP expert for more information)

5). Quebec Provincial Government Scholarship

For students studying in Quebec

Financial assistance to students at master’s level or above

Each application is assessed on its merit

Value and duration are determined as per the level of study:

Doctoral program: $25,000 a year and duration is up to 3 years with a possible extension to it of 12 months

Postdoctoral scholarships: $35,000 for one year and can’t be renewed

Short-term research or professional development scholarship: $3,000 each month for 4 months

(https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/study-quebec/financial-assistance-international-students/merit-scholarships)

6). Ontario Trillium Scholarship

First announced in November 2010 for doctoral students from around the world to study in Ontario

Each scholarship is worth $40,000 annually, renewable for a maximum of four years

75 scholarships are awarded each year

Ontario universities are responsible for selecting and awarding the scholarship to international PhD students based on merit and program criteria

(Source: https://graduatestudies.uoguelph.ca/current/funding/scholarships/gov-fundedawards/ots)

7). Partnership Grants by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

For PhD candidates

Supports new or existing research initiatives in social sciences and humanities

Worth up to CAD 20,000

Duration: 4 to 7 years

(Source:https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/funding-financement/programs-programmes/)

8). Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

Offered by the Canadian government to international students to pursue postgraduate programs within the natural science, social sciences, or healthcare research

This Postdoctoral Fellowship is worth $70,000 per year (taxable) for two years

Deadline for this scholarship is 1st October 2020

(Source:https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/news-nouvelles/2020/2020-06-01.aspx?lang=eng)

9). Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

This scholarship is awarded by Government of Canada to meritorious students who aspire to pursue a doctoral degree at a Canadian institution

Duration is for 3 years (non-renewable) and amount is 50,000 CAD per year

Deadline to submit an application to the nominating institution. Contact nominating institution for a specific date.

(Source:https://vanier.gc.ca/en/nomination_process-processus_de_mise_en_candidature_overview.html)

*This is an indicative list, please speak with your experts for details and best available options suited to your profile