Canada·UniversityLester B. Pearson Scholarship 2027
University of Toronto
Full Ride
Bachelor's
Open·Closes Nov 6, 2026
Scholarships
Canada Scholarships for Kenyan Students
Global Admissions lists 7 scholarships open to Kenyan students studying in Canada. Of these, 1 pays for everything and 1 waives tuition entirely — spanning PhD (5), Master's (3), and Bachelor's (2). Among the listed awards: Quebec Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students (FRQ-PBEEE) 2026, Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) 2026-2027, and Lester B. Pearson Scholarship 2027. Deadlines cluster around January and November, and 4 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
- Nov 6 · Jan 15 · 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 program catalog, 2026-09-25.
At a glance
| Award | Covers | Degrees | Funder type | Next deadline | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lester B. Pearson Scholarship 2027 | Full Ride | Bachelor's | University | Nov 6, 2026 | Canada |
| Margaret McNamara Education Grants 2026 | US$7,000–15,000 | Master's, PhD | NGO | January | Canada |
| UBC International Major Entrance Scholarship 2026 | CAD 10,000 | Bachelor's | University | Jan 15, 2027 | Canada |
| Quebec Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students (FRQ-PBEEE) 2026 | CAD 20,000 | 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 | $15,000 a year | Master's, PhD | Government | Rolling | Canada |
| Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship 2026 | $20,000–50,000 a year | PhD | NGO | Rolling | Canada |
Canada·UniversityCanada·GovernmentQuebec Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students (FRQ-PBEEE) 2026
Fonds de recherche du Quebec (FRQ)
CAD 20,000
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Check with the funder
Canada·UniversityUniversity of Waterloo International Doctoral Student Award 2026
University of Waterloo
Tuition waiver
PhD
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
Canada·GovernmentOntario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) 2026-2027
Government of Ontario
$15,000 a year
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Varies by programme
Canada·NGOMargaret McNamara Education Grants 2026
Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)
US$7,000–15,000
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: 15 January
Canada·UniversityUBC International Major Entrance Scholarship 2026
University of British Columbia (UBC)
CAD 10,000
Bachelor's
Open·Closes Jan 15, 2027
Canada·NGOPierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship 2026
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
$20,000–50,000 a year
PhD
Open·Next: Check with the funder
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Frequently asked questions
Can Kenyan students get fully funded scholarships in Canada?▾
Yes — 2 of the 7 scholarships listed for Kenyan 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), 0 cover tuition in full, and 1 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 5 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Full Ride.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around January and November, and 4 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.