Canada·UniversityLester B. Pearson Scholarship 2027
University of Toronto
Full Tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: November 2026
Scholarships
Canada Scholarships for Indian Students
Global Admissions lists 10 scholarships open to Indian students studying in Canada. Of these, 1 pays for everything, 1 covers tuition in full, and 1 waives tuition entirely — spanning PhD (7), Master's (6), and Bachelor's (2). Among the listed awards: Quebec Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students (FRQ-PBEEE) 2026, Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) 2026-2027, and McCall MacBain Scholarships 2027. Deadlines cluster around January and November, and 3 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 10
- 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 |
| J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship | INR 2,000,000 | master, phd | Private | 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 |
| Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Scholarship | Repayable interest-free financial assistance, with repayment… | master, phd | Private | April | Canada |
| McCall MacBain Scholarships 2027 | Full Ride | Master's | Private | June | Canada |
| Quebec Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students (FRQ-PBEEE) 2026 | CAD 20,000-35,000/yr plus foreign-tuition exemption and RAMQ… | Master's, PhD | Government | Rolling | 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·GovernmentQuebec Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students (FRQ-PBEEE) 2026
Fonds de recherche du Quebec (FRQ)
CAD 20,000-35,000/yr plus foreign-tuition exemption and RAMQ health coverage in Quebec
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Applications run annually; students must be preselected by their Quebec institution before applying through FRQnet, with dates announced each year on the FRQ PBEEE program page.
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·PrivateNarotam Sekhsaria Foundation Scholarship
Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation
Repayable interest-free financial assistance, with repayment beginning one year after course completion
masterphd
Open·Next: Applications open annually, with online video interviews held between April and June for courses starting in the Fall semester.
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.
Canada·PrivateJ. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship
J. N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians
INR 2,000,000
masterphd
Open·Next: Applications ran from 5 January to 15 March in the 2026 cycle; interviews are held April to June.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Indian students get fully funded scholarships in Canada?▾
Yes — 3 of the 10 scholarships listed for Indian students in Canada cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including Quebec Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students (FRQ-PBEEE) 2026.
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 7 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 3 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.