Pakistani students who wish to pursue higher education in Canada have the opportunity to explore a wide range of scholarships, which include fully funded, partially funded, and research-oriented options at the undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels.
These scholarships are provided by Canadian universities, government initiatives, and various institutions, with many of them covering tuition expenses, living allowances, and research-related costs.
1. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Funding: Fully Funded
Stipend: CAD 50,000 per year (up to 3 years)
Deadline: November (annual)
2. Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship
Funding: Fully Funded
Coverage: Tuition, books, residence, and living expenses
Deadline: January (annual)
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3. Canadian Government Scholarships
Funding: Fully Funded / Exchange
Stipend: CAD 10,200 – CAD 12,700
Deadline: March 31, 2026
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4. Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
Funding: Fully Funded
Stipend: CAD 70,000 per year
Deadline: September (annual)
5. Canada Graduate Scholarships (Master’s)
Funding: Fully Funded
Stipend: CAD 17,500
Deadline: December (annual)
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6. IDRC Research Awards
Funding: Fully Funded
Stipend: Varies
Deadline: Varies
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7. Quebec Merit Scholarship Program
Funding: Fully Funded
Stipend: Varies
Deadline: Varies
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8. Trudeau Foundation Scholarships
Funding: Fully Funded
Stipend: Up to CAD 60,000/year
Deadline: December
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9. Global Affairs Canada Scholarships
Funding: Fully Funded
Coverage: Tuition, travel, stipend
Deadline: Varies
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10. NSERC Scholarships
Funding: Fully Funded
Stipend: Varies
Deadline: October
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