Scholarships · Canada

Scholarships for Sri Lankan Students in Canada

4 currently-tracked awards for Sri Lankan students applying to Canada. We monitor new scholarship cycles weekly — talk to a counsellor about your profile to access opportunities not yet on this list.

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Available Canada Scholarships

Tracked, vetted, and open to Sri Lankan applicants. Eligibility varies — talk to a counsellor before assuming you don't qualify.

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Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship

University of Toronto

payments Full Tuition + Books + Fees + Residence (4 years)

Eligibility

Final-year secondary school; school-nominated; IELTS 6.5 (6.0 per band) or equivalent.

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Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D)

Government of Canada (Tri-Agency)

payments CAD 40,000/yr for up to 3 years

Eligibility

First-class average in last 2 years of study; nominated by a Canadian PhD program.

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UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Award

University of British Columbia

payments CAD 14,000–34,000/yr (covers tuition + living shortfall)

Eligibility

International A-average applicants for a UBC undergraduate degree; demonstrated financial need; IELTS 6.5.

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Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation

payments Up to CAD 60,000/yr (incl. travel) × 3 years

Eligibility

PhD in humanities or social sciences at a Canadian institution; first/second year of doctoral study.

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Types of Canada Scholarships

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University-Specific

Direct merit and need-based awards from Canada universities — typically 10–80% tuition reductions. These are the easiest to win and apply for alongside your admission application.

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Government-Funded

Country-government scholarships (Chevening, Fulbright, Australia Awards, GKS, MOE Tuition Grant, etc.) — highly competitive, fully or partially funded, often with leadership components.

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External Trusts

Private foundations, NGOs and corporate awards — often targeted at specific fields (engineering, healthcare, journalism, women in STEM).

Plan Your Canada Application

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Study in Canada

Universities, courses, intakes, and post-study work options.

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Canada Visa Guide

Study Permit (standard stream — SDS closed Nov 2024) — eligibility, documents, fees, and processing time.

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Cost of Studying in Canada

Tuition, living costs, and total LKR budget — scholarships included.

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Featured Scholarships Elsewhere

Open to Sri Lankan students across other destinations — useful if you're still comparing options.

Australia Awards Scholarships

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Fully Funded + Living + Flights

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)

Australian Government

Tuition Offset + AUD 37-40k Stipend

Chevening Scholarship

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Full Tuition + Living + Flights

Maximise Your Scholarship Chances

Strong applicants apply to 6–10 scholarships in parallel. Our counsellors sequence the deadlines, review your essays, and coordinate references — so you can apply to many awards without losing your study schedule.

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