By Zekeria Madadi | June 17, 2026 | 0 Comments

Undergraduate Scholarships in Canada (2026 Guide)

What is an Undergraduate Scholarship?

An undergraduate scholarship is money that helps students study in university for a bachelor’s degree. It is free money. You do not need to pay it back.

Scholarships help with:

Tuition fees
Living costs
Books
Housing
Transport

Why Study in Canada?

Canada is one of the best countries for study. Students like Canada because:

High quality education
Safe country
Good universities
Work while studying
Work after graduation
Friendly people
Many cultures

Types of Undergraduate Scholarships in Canada

Government Scholarships

Given by Canadian government
Very competitive
Mostly for top students

University Scholarships

Given by universities
Most common type
Based on grades or need

Private Scholarships

Given by companies or organizations
Based on talent or leadership

Need-Based Scholarships

For poor or low-income students
Based on financial situation

Top Undergraduate Scholarships in Canada

Lester B. Pearson Scholarship (University of Toronto)

Full tuition fee
Books covered
Living costs covered
Very competitive

University of British Columbia (UBC) Scholarships

Tuition support
Living support
For top students

York University Scholarships

Partial scholarships
Full scholarships for top students
Entrance awards

University of Manitoba Scholarships

For high-achieving students
Tuition reduction
Merit-based awards

Carleton University Scholarships

Automatic scholarships
Based on high school grades
No extra application in many cases

Scholarship Application Timeline

Step	Time	What You Do
Step 1	12 months before	Choose university
Step 2	10 months before	Check requirements
Step 3	9 months before	Prepare documents
Step 4	8 months before	Apply to university
Step 5	6 months before	Apply for scholarship
Step 6	3–4 months before	Wait for result
Step 7	Before travel	Get visa and prepare

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Benefits of Scholarships in Canada

Benefit	Simple Meaning
Free or low cost study	You pay less money
Better education	Top universities
Less stress	No financial pressure
Better job chance	Good career future
Global experience	Meet international students
Work options	Part-time jobs allowed
Safe life	Safe country

List of Universities with Scholarships

University	City	Scholarship Type	Coverage
University of Toronto	Toronto	Pearson Scholarship	Full funding
University of British Columbia	Vancouver	International Scholarships	Full/Partial
York University	Toronto	Entrance Scholarships	Partial/Full
University of Manitoba	Winnipeg	Merit Scholarships	Partial
Carleton University	Ottawa	Entrance Awards	Partial
McGill University	Montreal	Merit Scholarships	Partial
University of Alberta	Edmonton	International Awards	Partial
University of Waterloo	Waterloo	Entrance Scholarships	Partial
Simon Fraser University	Burnaby	Entrance Awards	Partial
University of Ottawa	Ottawa	Merit Scholarships	Partial