Dr. P. Anthony Johnstone Memorial Bursary for International Students in Canada

The University of Waterloo is a leading public research institution in Canada, renowned for its innovation, co-operative education (co-op) programs, and strong emphasis on experiential learning. 

Financial support to assist with tuition and living expenses.

Renewable scholarships provide continued funding for four years, based on academic performance.

Recognition of academic excellence and motivation in the field of science.

Criteria:

To be eligible, you must be an international (visa) student who has applied for admission to an undergraduate program in Waterloo's Faculty of Science. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement, the impact a scholarship will have on your studies, and what motivates you to become a scientist.

Scholarships are awarded only after a student has received an offer of admission to a Faculty of Science program.

The renewable scholarships are dependent on maintaining an 80% overall cumulative average each term.

York University International Scholarship

Undergraduate degree program at York University. York University is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario. It’s one of the largest universities in Canada.

 Criteria:

Academic Excellence: Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent (where applicable).

Leadership and Achievement: Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in arts, sports, or other individual achievements (where applicable).

Supporting Documents: Must upload a letter of recommendation and other supporting documents as required.

McCall MacBain Scholars are asked to bring an openness and commitment to learning from one another – all while studying in one of the world’s greatest multicultural cities.

Leadership Development

As part of an interdisciplinary cohort, scholars learn to tackle complex challenges and deepen their impact through a leadership skills development curriculum. Scholars participate in annual summer retreats, bi-weekly seminars, supplemental programming, field trips, and other events. They also have the opportunity to engage with Indigenous history, culture, and worldviews through sessions and one-on-ones led by our Elder-in-residence and other speakers. 

Eligibility Criteria

You are a current student on track to earn your first bachelor’s degree by August 2026

You earned your first bachelor’s degree in the last five years (January 2020 or later)

You earned your first bachelor’s degree more than five years ago, and were 30 years or younger on January 1st, 2025

You will also need to meet the minimum degree and language requirements for McGill master’s program admission.

Maple International College of Secondary Studies, located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, is dedicated to providing quality education as a lifelong journey. The institution emphasizes a student-centered approach, fostering experiential learning to prepare students for academic and personal success.

Eligibility

Must be an international student 

Must be enrolled in the OSSD or University Pathway Program

Minimum admission average of 80%.

Submission of a completed application form.

Submission of a thoughtfully crafted essay outlining their future academic and career goals.

Completion of the admission information form.

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 Faculties will nominate eligible students based on the Faculty’s award allocation. Students will be selected based on academic excellence as demonstrated through their application for admission to the graduate program.

Eligibility 

International students who are registered full time and assessed international tuition fees. 

Normally given to students in research-based programs (thesis or major research paper). 

Will normally only be given to students entering the first term of their program (term 1.0).

Students must demonstrate academic excellence through criteria established by the Faculty.

Students must meet the academic progress requirements of their program and not have outstanding probationary admission requirements. 

Normally, students should not be concurrently receiving foreign government or agency sponsorship (e.g., China Scholarship Council, Libyan sponsorship, etc) or be fully or partially self-funded in excess of the Faculty minimum levels of support.  

University is the McCall MacBain Scholarship Awarded

The McCall MacBain Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship program offered at McGill University, Canada, a public university in Montreal.

Financial Benefits

Full Scholarship Coverage:

Tuition and fees Coverage.

A living stipend of $2,000 per month during academic terms.

A one-time relocation grant for moving to Montréal. For example a travel ticket for applicants from outside Canada.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL: IBT (Internet-Based Test): 86 overall, no less than 20 in each of the four component

IELTS: A band score of 6.5 or greater.

Proof of Proficiency Not Required if:

The mother tongue (language first learned and still used daily) is English.

Has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate degree from Canada or the United States.

Has lived and attended university, or been employed, for at least four consecutive years, in a country where English is the acknowledged primary language.