Immigration to Canada is higher than in any other country. This is one of the main reasons that many Pakistani students prefer to study in Canada. Scholarships in Canada help students assess the quality of education easily. The Canadian government offers many fully and partially funded scholarships to Pakistani students. In this article, we will discuss the scholarships for Pakistani students in Canada and how you can use them as a bridge to fill the gap.  

Fully funded scholarships 

The fully funded scholarships can help you ease the financial burdens. But every scholarship has some criteria to meet to win them. It requires a good academic score, extra extracurricular activities, and English proficiency. 

Here are some of the government and universities offered fully — partially funded scholarships

Canadian Government Scholarships

• Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s program resources
• Merit scholarships from the Quebec government
• Banting Postdoctoral scholarships
• Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 
• International Peace Scholarships for Women

Canadian Universities Scholarships

• Dalhousie University fully funded scholarship
• Ottawa University grants 
• Simon Fraser University scholarship 
• University of British Columbia scholarships
• Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award at the University of British Columbia

Eligibility

The Canadian fully funded scholarships have some criteria to meet. The criteria vary by scholarship and degree requirement. However, some of the requirements are the same for some of the scholarships. 

1. You must be admitted to the university before applying for the scholarship.
2. A candidate must provide the proof of the admission.
3. You must have an excellent CGPA in your academic record. 
4. You must show proof of achievement if the scholarship is granted based on the curriculum.
5. You must provide proof of a Canadian study visa permit. 
6. 2 letters of recommendation with the address and contact details of the referee. 
7. English proficiency letter. 
8. The candidate enrolling in an art program must submit their art proposal.
9. Candidates applying for a need-based scholarship must show their annual income and proof that the scholarship is the last resort to fund their education. 

Benefits

Studying in Canada has many benefits, including a quality lifestyle and mentorship from the world’s top-class mentors. 

There are a few other benefits for Pakistani students who are pursuing their education in Canada.

1. Canada is a more affordable country than UK and USA. 
2. The immigration process in Canada is easier than in other countries. The students who are studying and working there can quickly become residents of Canada.
3. Canada provides more diverse opportunities to students, including vast exposure because of its diverse culture. Canadian people are more open to welcoming different nationalities.

Wrapping up!

Canada is a country of diverse cultures and opportunities. Pakistani students with excellent academic records can apply for the scholarship and pursue their higher education in Canada. Pakistani students looking forward to studying in Canada should start their research beforehand by keeping the deadlines for admission and scholarship, respectively.

The fully funded scholarship for Pakistani students covers the tuition fees, accommodation, travelling expenses and provides other academic supplies.
We recommend you start preparing your documents and apply for admission to Canada. 

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