Student visa and scholarship in Canada

Do you dream of studying in Canada and wandering if there are scholarships for international students in Canada? Are you interested in furthering your education in Canada and get discouraged each time you think about it?

In this article, you will see different scholarships that came make your financial worries go away and thereby get you closer to achieving your educational dream. Getting accepted into a university or college in Canada is a basic step one must take to stand a chance of getting a scholarship. Many international students sometimes  go for  loan which they get to pay back gradually from their salary when they get a job upon graduation.

To gain free education or pay less than required, one needs to apply for different scholarships available for international students. With a scholarship atudents no longer have to worry so much about funds but rather concentrate on getting good grades and graduating in flying colors.

We've talked about different scholarships available to international students, kindly read through and choose any one that is in line with your study plans in Canada.

1. University of Waterloo Scholarships

University of Waterloo Scholarship is available to both undergraduates, Masters students and also to PhD students. It is a fully funded scholarship for international students. Waterloo University scholarship is valued up to $10,000. To get more detail and application process click here 

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2. Université de Montréal Scholarships

Université de Montréal also offers fully funded scholarships to International students from all over the world. These scholarships are available for the undergraduate, masters and application PhD students. Université de Montréal Scholarships will provide an extimate of about $27,300 per year to her students.

For a more detailed application process, click here and follow up the process of application

3. Douglas College International Student Scholarships

Douglas college offers scholarships for undergraduate studies and this scholarship is available to international students. This scholarship covers up to CAD 7000 of the tuition fees. A maximum of 5 eligible recipients will be picked at every academic year.

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For more information on Douglas college scholarships, kindly Click here 

4. University of Saskatchewan

The University of Saskatchewan offers scholarships to graduates. The type of scholarship is a fully funded variety for masters and PhD studies of international students. This scholarship provides an estimate of $20,000 for PhD and $16,000 for masters.

5. Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program 2022 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. Here, about  37 scholarships are  allotted to undergraduate international students. This scholarship is expected to cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.

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6. UBC Undergraduate Scholarships

UBC Undergraduate Scholarships are of two types: Outstanding International Student (OIS) Award and International Major Entrance Scholarships (IMES). The number and level of these international scholarships awarded each year changes, and is based on the amount available.

Follow the link here to understand more about the scholarships available and how to apply.

7. Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program

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Université de Montréal Scholarships are tuition fee exemption scholarships. International students from all over the world  are eligible to apply. These scholarships are available for undergraduate, masters and as well as PhD studies. Université de Montréal Scholarships will provide up to $27,300 per year.

Click here to know more about this scholarship.

Getting a students Visa

All the scholarships listed above are all available for students  in Canada. Sometime before you apply for a scholarship, you will need to first get provisional admission into an undergraduate or graduate program in your chosen institute.

Once the admission is secured and you are applying for the scholarships you applied for, you can also go ahead with getting a student visa with which you can enter Canada.

Below are documents needed for application of a student visa.

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• Acceptance or admission letter from a designated government approved institution in Canada.
• Valid passport or travel document that will enable you to return to your country after studying.
• Proof of funds, you need to be able to convince them that you are capable of independence while in Canada.
• A transcription of your previous results.
• Two recent passport-sized photograph with name and date at the back
• A letter of intent
•  Medical report to show your health status.
• English proficiency result; this is to ascertain your fluency with the English language.

Once you have all the documents ready then you are set to get started with student visa application.

Steps to apply for a Canada Student Visa

Student Visa Application:

With the application letter from a government recognised institution, all you have to do is get started with getting your student visa also known as study permit.

A study permit is an authorization from the Canadian government that gives a foreigner the right to study in Canada. The next  move is to go to the Citizenship and immigration Canada website (CIC) to begin your student visa application online.

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Fill out the forms correctly and submit relevant documents online or  send them via post to the Canadian immigration office where application is examined and either accepted or rejected.

Student visa application processing usually takes about 2 to 3 months.

Biometric appointment and Interview:

Depending on your nationality and country of origin you may or may not be asked for biometric but if your country falls into those countries that need biometric capturing, It means, you will have to visit a visa application centre to have your biometrics captured.

Note that your Canada visa expires 90 days after your studies are completed. You can stay back in Canada and travel and explore within that time.

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Now you have all the information you need about a student visa and the scholarships available to you as either an undergraduate or graduate sholar.

Your educational dreams can now become a reality since you now have several options that will help put an end or reduce  your financial constraint that limits you from pursuing your goal seriously.