Scholarships for international students (EduCanada) 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇨🇦 Canada · Offered by Government of Canada (EduCanada) · For Bachelor's, Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇨🇦 Canada
Provider: Government of Canada (EduCanada)
Degree levels: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Funding: University funding packages for research Master's and PhD (TA/RA salary plus scholarships), entrance awards (e.g. UBC IMES, U of T Scholar), and supervisor research funding.
Deadline: Fall 2027 graduate deadlines mostly Dec 2026 – Feb 2027; apply early for funding consideration.
Expected opening: Open now (Fall 2027 cycle)
Duration: Master's 2 years; PhD 4–5 years (guaranteed minimum at many universities).
Professor contact: Required: you need a professor's acceptance before or during the application.

Official website

About the EduCanada Scholarships for International Students

The Government of Canada's list of scholarships open to international students. Most funded research master's and PhDs in Canada come from the supervisor's grants, so contact professors whose research fits.

Eligibility

Who can apply

International students; most Canadian graduate funding comes from the university or supervisor rather than the federal government.

Academic requirements

Admission to a thesis-based Master's or PhD; strong grades and research fit.

Language requirements

IELTS 6.5–7.0 or TOEFL iBT 90–100 typically.

What the scholarship covers

University funding packages for research Master's and PhD (TA/RA salary plus scholarships), entrance awards (e.g. UBC IMES, U of T Scholar), and supervisor research funding.

Tuition: Often partly or fully covered within the funding package (many universities waive the international differential for PhD).
Stipend and benefits: Typical PhD packages CAD 20,000–35,000 per year; research Master's CAD 15,000–25,000.
Duration: Master's 2 years; PhD 4–5 years (guaranteed minimum at many universities).

Deadline and opening date

Fall 2027 graduate deadlines mostly Dec 2026 – Feb 2027; apply early for funding consideration.

Expected opening: Open now (Fall 2027 cycle).

Required documents

Graduate application
Statement of intent
CV
Transcripts
Two or three references
English test
Supervisor support (for many research programmes)

How to apply

Contact potential supervisors first; apply to thesis-based programmes by the funding deadline; the department builds the funding package.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the EduCanada Scholarships for International Students?

International students; most Canadian graduate funding comes from the university or supervisor rather than the federal government. Admission to a thesis-based Master's or PhD; strong grades and research fit.

What does the EduCanada Scholarships for International Students cover?

University funding packages for research Master's and PhD (TA/RA salary plus scholarships), entrance awards (e.g. UBC IMES, U of T Scholar), and supervisor research funding. Typical PhD packages CAD 20,000–35,000 per year; research Master's CAD 15,000–25,000.

What is the EduCanada Scholarships for International Students deadline?

Fall 2027 graduate deadlines mostly Dec 2026 – Feb 2027; apply early for funding consideration. Expected opening: Open now (Fall 2027 cycle).

Is IELTS required for the EduCanada Scholarships for International Students?

IELTS 6.5–7.0 or TOEFL iBT 90–100 typically.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the EduCanada Scholarships for International Students?

Required: you need a professor's acceptance before or during the application.

How do I apply for the EduCanada Scholarships for International Students?