How can I find data science scholarships at Canadian universities?
Waterloo, UBC Okanagan, Memorial and Guelph list awards for data science master's students, but coursework awards are small, such as CAD 5,000 (approx INR 3.41L) at UBC Okanagan. Research-based programs can carry assistantships, so compare program type before you apply.
Canadian universities rarely give large scholarships for coursework data science master's programs, so expect modest awards there. Bigger funding tends to come with research-based degrees. You should compare program type first and the headline award second.
Canadian data science master's awards
| University | Program level | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Waterloo | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence master's (coursework) | Limited entrance scholarships awarded at admission with no extra application; the program is not funded in general | Varies |
| UBC Okanagan | Master of Data Science | International entrance scholarship, one student per year, considered without a separate application | CAD 5,000 (approx INR 3.41L) |
| Memorial University | Data science program | Dean's Scholarship for Academic Excellence: top-ranked and second-ranked student | CAD 2,000 (approx INR 1.36L) and CAD 1,500 (approx INR 1.02L) |
| University of Guelph | Master of Data Science | Academic Excellence Scholarship, two awards | CAD 2,000 (approx INR 1.36L) each |
Choosing between coursework and research routes
- Coursework master's programs charge full tuition and carry small entrance awards.
- Research master's programs can include research assistantships, teaching assistantships and scholarships.
- Several awards above are considered automatically, so a strong application file matters more than a separate form.
- Check each university's rules on whether an award is open to international students, since some awards are limited.
- Verify each award's rules on the university's own page, since amounts and award counts change by year.
Undergraduate applicants after Class 12 should look at each university's international awards page, because these programs have separate rules.
My Advice
If funding drives your decision, shortlist research-based master's programs and write to potential supervisors early. If you prefer a coursework degree, treat any award as a small discount and plan your budget without it.
This information is available on: uwaterloo.ca, ok.ubc.ca, mun.ca, uoguelph.ca
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