Masters
Select research type below:
Chinese Government Scholarship - Master’s Degree
Amount:
- Full Scholarship:
- Tuition fees
- Basic learning materials
- Accommodation and living allowance
- Medical insurance
- One-time settlement subsidy
- One-time inter-city travel allowance
- Partial Scholarship:
- Tuition only
Deadline: February 28, annually
Requirements:
Citizenship: Canada
General: residents in British Columbia; under the age of 35
Eligibility:
- Must be Canadian citizens, in good health, whose residence is in the Province of British Columbia.
- Must have a master’s degree and be under an age of 35.
Details:
- The Chinese government offers scholarships to students from British Columbia to study at a Chinese university for a Master’s degree.
- The duration of the master degree program is from 2 to 3 years.
- Full and partial-scholarships are available annually.
Link:
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) Scholarship Program - Research Studies
Amount:
- Full tuition
- Monthly allowance of approximately 144,000 JPY (1,640 CAD, amounts to 19,680 CAD/year)
- Round-trip flight between Japan and Canada
Deadline: May of each year
Requirements:
Citizenship: Canada
General: less than 35 years old; study area must be in the same field that the applicant has studied, or a related field
Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a BA degree or higher.
- Study area must be in the same field that the applicant has studied, or a related field.
- Must be Canadian citizens.
- Must be a graduate from a Japanese university or have academic ability equal or superior to that of a Japanese university graduate.
- Must be willing to learn Japanese.
Details:
- The scholarships support Canadian students who wish to study in graduate courses at Japanese universities as research students (either non-degree or degree students).
- Research students refer to those who are enrolled in a master’s course, a doctoral course, or a professional graduate course at a graduate school, or who are conducting research in a specialized field at an undergraduate department, graduate school, institute attached to a university, etc. without the aim of completing the course, or who are receiving preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects prior to placement at the university, etc.
- Tenure is 2 years (beginning in April) or 18 months (beginning in October).
- Placement at university is designated by MEXT based on admission or a letter of provisional acceptance that the applicant obtains from Japanese universities.
Link:
Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society - Premier’s International Scholarship
Amount:
- 6,000 – 10,000 CAD
Deadline: April 30, annually
Requirements:
Citizenship: Citizens/permanent residents/refugees in Canada
General: must be a resident of British Columbia
Eligibility:
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant), convention refugee, or protected person living in Canada.
- Must be a resident of British Columbia, defined as having a primary residence in the province for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the date of full-time enrollment in the program for which the scholarship is applied for.
- Must have achieved a minimum B+ academic standing.
- Must have clearly demonstrated significant community and/or school involvement and academic achievement, supported by two references submitted with the application.
- Must be enrolled in an academic program of at least one year at a BC public post-secondary institution leading to a credential and have been accepted into an eligible international program outside of Canada or United States;
- Will be studying abroad for a period of no less than three months (not including travel time).
Details:
- Premier’s International Scholarships are scholarships for credential granting study abroad and are awarded to students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement and community service.
Link:
http://www.ikbbc.ca/international-scholarships/about-this-scholarship/
Chinese Government Scholarship - Chinese Language Studies
Amount:
- Full Scholarship:
- Tuition fees
- Basic learning materials
- Accommodation and living allowance
- Medical insurance
- One-time settlement subsidy
- One-time inter-city travel allowance
- Partial Scholarship:
- Tuition only
Deadline: February 28, annually
Requirements:
Citizenship: Canadian citizens who reside in British Columbia
General: Be under age of 35
Eligibility:
- Must be Canadian citizens, in good health, whose residence is in the Province of British Columbia.
- Must have completed senior high school and be under the age of 35.
Details:
- The Chinese government offers scholarships to students from British Columbia to study at a Chinese university for Chinese Language Studies.
- The duration of the master degree program is from 1 to 2 years.
- Full and partial-scholarships are available annually.
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Chinese Government Scholarship - General Scholar
Amount:
- Full Scholarship:
- Tuition fees
- Basic learning materials
- Accommodation and living allowance
- Medical insurance
- One-time settlement subsidy
- One-time inter-city travel allowance
- Partial Scholarship:
- Tuition only
Deadline: February 28, annually
Requirements:
Citizenship: Canadian citizens who reside in British Columbia
General: Be under age of 45
Eligibility:
- Must be Canadian citizens, in good health, whose residence is in the Province of British Columbia.
- Must have completed 2 years of undergraduate studies at an eligible B.C. post-secondary institution1. May pursue any major except Chinese language.
- Must be under the age of 45.
Details:
- The Chinese government offers scholarships to students from British Columbia to study at a Chinese university as a general scholar.
- The duration of the program is 1 year.
- Full and partial-scholarships are available annually.
Link:
Global Affairs Canada & The Chinese Ministry of Education - Canada- China Scholars Exchange Program
Amount:
- Tuition fees
- Monthly stipend of 3,000 CNY (580 CAD/month, or 6,960 CAD/year) for Master’s students
- Housing
- Medical insurance
Deadline: March of each year
Requirements:
Citizenship: Canadian
General: undertake studies in an approved subject area in a Chinese institution; under the age of 50
Eligibility:
- Eligible applicants include Canadian students at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels in Canada; Canadian faculty members or research staff at a post-secondary institution in Canada; and Canadian mid-career professionals who have a Master’s or PhD degree and have managerial, policy development or decision-making responsibilities.
- Applicants must be Canadian citizens residing in Canada.
- Applicants must have achieved the required level of written and spoken Chinese by the host institution in China, if applicable.
- Applicants must undertake studies in an approved subject area in a Chinese institution.
- Applicants must be under 50 years of age.
Details:
- Scholarships are available for studies and research, for a combination of studies and language studies, or for language studies only. Scholarships are not to be used towards a degree in China.
- For students, each award is tenable for a period of no more than 12 months and no less than four months.
- Preference will be given to those candidates whose study or research plan is related to China.
Link:
http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/ccsep-peucc.aspx?lang=eng
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) - 1989 Ecole Polytechnique Commemorative Awards
Amount:
- 7,000 CAD or 5,000 CAD
Deadline: December of each year
Requirements:
Citizenship: Citizens/permanent residents of Canada
General: must be a woman who has completed at least 1 calendar year in a full-time doctoral program
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a woman who has completed at least 1 calendar year in a full-time doctoral program and is enrolled in full-time studies in Canada or abroad at the time of application
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Details:
- There is 1 award of 5,000 CAD for master’s study, and 1 award of 7,000 CAD for doctoral level study.
Link:
http://www.cfuw.org/fellowshipsawards/listoffellowshipsandawards.aspx
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) - Ruth Binnie Fellowship
Amount:
- 6,000 CAD
Deadline: December of each year
Requirements:
Citizenship: Citizens/permanent residents of Canada
General: must be a female masters student focusing on one or more aspect(s) of the field of Human Ecology/ Home Economics/ Family and Consumer Sciences
Eligibility:
- Awarded to a female applicant.
- At the time of application, the applicant must be enrolled in masters studies that focus on one or more aspect(s) of the field of Human Ecology/ Home Economics/ Family and Consumer Sciences.
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- The applicant may be studying abroad.
Details:
- Areas of study include: human nutrition, food science, housing/ shelter and aesthetics, architecture, financial resource management, clothing and textiles, family relations, human sexuality, and human development.
- Special consideration will be given to those pursuing a postgraduate degree in education.
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Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) - Canadian Home Economics Association (CHEA) Fellowship
Amount:
- 6,000 CAD
Deadline: December of each year
Requirements:
Citizenship: Citizens/permanent residents of Canada
General: must be a female candidate studying one or more aspects in the field of Human Ecology/ Home Economics/ Family and Consumer Sciences at the masters or doctoral level
Eligibility:
- Awarded to a female candidate studying one or more aspects in the field of Human Ecology/ Home Economics/ Family and Consumer Sciences at the masters or doctoral level.
- The applicant must be accepted or enrolled in a post-graduate program in Canada at the time of application.
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Details:
- Areas of study include: human nutrition, food science, housing/ shelter and aesthetics, architecture, financial resource management, clothing and textiles, family relations, human sexuality, and human development.
Link:
https://cfuwcharitabletrust.ca/fellowships-awards-2/
For any question - contact CFUWawards@univcan.ca
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) - Dr. Alice Wilson Awards
Amount:
- 5,000 CAD
Deadline: December of each year
Requirements:
Citizenship: Citizens/permanent residents of Canada
General: must be a female mature student returning to graduate studies in any field
Eligibility:
- Awarded to female mature students returning to graduate studies in any field, with special consideration given to those returning to study after at least 3 years.
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Details:
- Two (2) awards at the masters level and two (2) for doctoral level study.
Link:
https://cfuwcharitabletrust.ca/fellowships-application-information/
For any question - contact CFUWawards@univcan.ca
Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society - One World Scholarship
Amount:
- Up to 2,500 USD
Deadline: April (Summer and Fall applicants); Early November (Spring applicants)
Requirements:
Citizenship: Citizens/permanent residents/refugees in Canada
General: residents of British Columbia
Eligibility:
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant), convention refugee, or protected person living in Canada.
- Must be a resident of British Columbia, defined as having a primary residence in the province for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the date of full-time enrollment in the program for which the scholarship is applied for.
- Must have clearly demonstrated significant community and/or school involvement and academic achievement, supported by two references submitted with the application.
- Must be enrolled in an academic program of at least one year at a BC public post-secondary institution leading to a credential and have been accepted into an eligible international program outside of Canada or United States.
Details:
- One World Scholarships are awarded to students participating in study, or work-abroad programs that are either experiential learning opportunities (language or cultural training), or that provide credits toward the BC academic credential they are working towards.
Link:
http://www.ikbbc.ca/international-scholarships/about-this-scholarship/
Asian Pacific Foundation of Canada - Junior Research Fellowships
Amount:
- $1,000 - $4,000 (six weeks to four months)
Deadline: on a rolling basis
Requirements:
Citizenship: Citizens/permanent residents/international students with an off-campus work permit
General: enrolled in an undergraduate or master's-level program
Eligibility:
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident (landed immigrant). International students with an off-campus work permit will be considered in some cases.
- available to work at the Foundation’s Vancouver or Toronto offices
- enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s-level program. Recent graduates may also apply as long as they have completed their degree programs no later than 12 months prior to the application deadline
Details:
- During their terms, Junior Research Fellows work at the Foundation’s Vancouver or Toronto office, and complete a program of research and other work related to one of the Foundation’s broad thematic areas (trade and investment; energy and the environment; provincial-level engagement of Asia; and international education). The required qualifications, as well as the length of the grant period, will vary with each grant opportunity. For a list of current opportunities, please see the Foundation’s Employment Opportunities page.
Link:
https://www.asiapacific.ca/grants/junior-research-fellowships
Canada-Asia Young Professionals Fellowship Program
Amount: unspecified.
Deadline: not specified.
Duration: 9 months.
Requirements:
Citizenship: Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
Eligibility:
- Be aged 22-to-30 at the start of the fellowship
- Hold a degree in political science, international relations, business, economics, Asian Studies, or a related program.
- Have a demonstrated interest – through coursework, professional or volunteer experience, or lived experience – in contemporary Asia and/or the Canada-Asia relationship.
- Be available for twice-monthly virtual meetings (60 minutes each).
- Be available to travel to Vancouver for a two-day concluding event in early May 2025 (travel costs to be covered by APF Canada).
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Details:
- This nine-month, non-resident program is for 10-to-15 current students and young professionals aged 22-to-30 with prior knowledge of contemporary Asia and an interest in understanding and advancing Canada’s relationship with the countries and peoples of that region. While part of the fellowship will focus on the Asia Pacific as a whole, participants will also take a deeper look at Southeast Asia and its growing importance to Canada.
- Fellows convene twice monthly for 60-minute virtual meetings (with breaks during major holidays).
Link:
https://www.asiapacific.ca/grants/canada-asia-young-professionals-fellowship-program