Canada·UniversityLester B. Pearson Scholarship 2027
University of Toronto
Full Tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: November 2026
Scholarships
Canada Scholarships for All Students
Global Admissions lists 7 scholarships open to All students studying in Canada. Of these, 1 pays for everything, 1 covers tuition in full, and 1 waives tuition entirely — spanning PhD (4), Master's (3), and Bachelor's (2). Among the listed awards: Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) 2026-2027, McCall MacBain Scholarships 2027, and Lester B. Pearson Scholarship 2027. Deadlines cluster around January and November, and 2 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 7
- Full-ride awards
- 1
- Degree levels covered
- 3
- Next deadlines
- September · November · January
What full funding is worth in Canada
Median listed international tuition by degree — this is the bill a fully funded award in Canada is covering.
Source: Global Admissions programme catalogue, 2026-09-01.
At a glance
| Award | Covers | Degrees | Funder type | Next deadline | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lester B. Pearson Scholarship 2027 | Full Tuition | Bachelor's | University | November | Canada |
| UBC International Major Entrance Scholarship 2026 | CAD $10,000-25,000 a year, renewable up to 4 years (up to $1… | Bachelor's | University | January | Canada |
| Margaret McNamara Education Grants 2026 | One-time grants for women from developing countries; up to U… | Master's, PhD | NGO | January | Canada |
| Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship 2026 | Up to $50,000/year stipend plus $20,000/year travel allowanc… | PhD | NGO | March | Canada |
| McCall MacBain Scholarships 2027 | Full Ride | Master's | Private | June | Canada |
| University of Waterloo International Doctoral Student Award 2026 | Tuition waiver | PhD | University | Rolling | Canada |
| Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) 2026-2027 | Worth $15,000 a year for master's and PhD students at Ontari… | Master's, PhD | Government | Rolling | Canada |
Canada·UniversityCanada·UniversityUBC International Major Entrance Scholarship 2026
University of British Columbia (UBC)
CAD $10,000-25,000 a year, renewable up to 4 years (up to $100,000 total).
Bachelor's
Open·Next: January 2026
Canada·PrivateMcCall MacBain Scholarships 2027
McCall MacBain Foundation
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: 2027 cohort applications opened June 1, 2026. Applicants outside Canada and the U.S. apply by August 19; Canadian and U.S. university students and graduates, plus Canadians abroad, apply by September 23.
Canada·UniversityUniversity of Waterloo International Doctoral Student Award 2026
University of Waterloo
Tuition waiver
PhD
Open·Next: No standalone IDSA deadline. Follow your PhD program's admission deadlines; the award is assessed automatically each term once you're enrolled and paying international tuition.
Canada·NGOPierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship 2026
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
Up to $50,000/year stipend plus $20,000/year travel allowance, for up to three years.
PhD
Open·Next: The competition runs yearly, usually opening in early September with a mid-November deadline at 4 PM Eastern. Interviews follow in March and scholars are announced in April. Confirm exact dates on the Foundation's website.
Canada·NGOMargaret McNamara Education Grants 2026
Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)
One-time grants for women from developing countries; up to US$15,000 (US-Canada), US$7,000 (S.Africa/Latin Ame
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Deadlines vary by program: US-Canada and Trinity Washington close January 15; France closes January 15; South Africa closes September 14; Latin America & Caribbean closes September 30. Confirm current dates on the MMEG site.
Canada·GovernmentOntario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) 2026-2027
Government of Ontario
Worth $15,000 a year for master's and PhD students at Ontario universities, based on merit.
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Deadlines are set by each Ontario university rather than one province-wide date, typically in the preceding autumn or winter; confirm with your graduate studies office.
Deadlines coming up
Use these awards at
Apply directly — no agent fees
Global Admissions forwards your application straight to the university — students never pay agent commissions. See how applying works.
Never miss a scholarship
Get notified when new scholarships match your profile.
Frequently asked questions
Can All students get fully funded scholarships in Canada?▾
Yes — 3 of the 7 scholarships listed for All students in Canada cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) 2026-2027.
What do these scholarships cover?▾
1 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 1 cover tuition in full, and 1 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 4 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Full Tuition.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around January and November, and 2 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.