What scholarships can I get as an international student doing a diploma in Canada?
Many Canadian colleges offer entrance scholarships, merit-based awards and international student scholarships for diploma courses, typically ranging from about CAD 500 to CAD 5,000. Availability and amounts vary by college, so check each college's official page for the current cycle.
Many colleges offer entrance scholarships, merit-based awards and international student scholarships for diploma courses in Canada, typically worth about CAD 500 to 5,000 (approx INR 33,805 to 3.38 L). Amounts and availability vary by college and programme. Check each college's official page for the current cycle.
Scholarship types and typical value
| Type | Typical amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Entrance scholarships | 500 to 5,000 (approx INR 33,805 to 3.38 L) |
| Merit-based awards | 500 to 5,000 (approx INR 33,805 to 3.38 L) |
| International student scholarships | 500 to 5,000 (approx INR 33,805 to 3.38 L) |
Putting it in context
| Cost | Typical amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Average tuition for diploma courses, per year | 13,000 to 20,000 (approx INR 8.79 to 13.52 L), as an example; some colleges charge 24,000 or more (approx INR 16.23 L or more) for first-year diplomas |
Tuition depends on the programme, college and field of study, and some colleges charge CAD 24,000 or more for first-year diplomas, so scholarships usually reduce rather than remove your costs.
My Advice
Apply to several colleges and read each scholarship page for deadlines and eligibility. Treat scholarship money as a partial relief, and build your budget around tuition and living costs you can fund without it.
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