🇨🇦 Scholarships to Canada

Verified scholarship and funding opportunities for East Africans to study or work in Canada. All programmes listed here confirm East African eligibility.

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Full Funding

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

by Government of Canada

Full funding
Students

CAD $50,000/year for 3 years for doctoral students. Extremely competitive. Requires nomination from a Canadian institution.

Deadline: November each year
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MasterCard Foundation Scholars at University of Toronto

by MasterCard Foundation

Full funding
Students

Full scholarship for academically talented Africans with financial need. Undergraduate and graduate programs. Strong focus on scholars who will return to Africa.

Deadline: January–February (varies)
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Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship

by Global Affairs Canada

Full funding
Students

Full funding for master's and doctoral students from Commonwealth countries. All East African nations are eligible.

Deadline: Varies by country; typically January–March
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