If you’re a student who likes to travel, or dreams of living in a foreign country, then choosing to study abroad could be an ideal opportunity.  The experience is hard to beat, enabling students to learn while experiencing other cultures.  Studying abroad can be expensive, however – often quite a bit more costly than studying in Canada. Luckily, there are lots of scholarships available to help.

There are a number of different places to look to find scholarships for international study, and chances are there are multiple scholarships to study in just about any country that interests you.  Before you start your search, however, you should do some research on the total costs of studying abroad for the program and school you want.  This way, you will be able to look for the scholarships that will go the farthest toward covering these costs.

Directly Through the University or College

If you already have your heart and mind set on a specific international school, investigate whether that university or college offers scholarships or grants to help Canadian students come there to study.  Depending on the school and their facilities, some scholarships can also include things like living arrangements in a dorm or residence, help covering your travel costs, and other financial assistance beyond simply tuition and textbooks.

If you’re already one or two years into a degree at a Canadian university, check with your current school’s financial aid office to see what scholarships they might be able to provide.  Many universities have academic relationships with international institutions, and can offer unique opportunities.

Scholarships Funded By the Canadian Government

There are also a number of scholarships funded by the Ministry of Education and Government of Canada.  These are available to browse through and apply to online at www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca. These scholarships range in amount and which countries they will help you study in, but can offer some excellent opportunities.  While some of them are geared toward graduate research, there are still many that are available to help undergraduates enjoy the experience of international study.

Search Online Scholarship Databases

As with any other kind of scholarship, there are lots to find and apply to online.  Databases and websites do a great job bringing a wide variety of scholarships together into one spot, making it easy to search for and find ones that will help you study in the country you want.

The scholarship database at ScholarshipsCanada.ca is a great place to start, with more than 85,000 scholarships available for a wide range of international schools and programs.

Look Around Your Home Town or City

While online scholarship listings are definitely useful, remember that you can also find scholarships locally through businesses, cultural groups, and religious organizations in your community.  Many of these groups are interested in helping students travel for international study, especially those students who have a specific connection or interest in another country or culture.

SOURCES:

http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/opportunities-opportunites.aspx?lang=eng

http://cbie.ca/what-we-do/scholarship-management/

http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/index.aspx?lang=eng

https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/scholarship-advice/international-graduate-scholarships-canadian-students

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