Week 1 - March 2026 [GS]

For students across the African diaspora exploring opportunities to study in Canada, the African Diaspora Youth Hub has curated a list of the top scholarships that support undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies across leading Canadian universities. Don't let funding be the barrier between you and your global potential.

3/2/2026

Most Popular Fully Funded Canadian Scholarships for 2026🎓

For students across the African diaspora exploring opportunities to study in Canada, here are some of the top scholarships now open or opening soon. These programs support undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies across leading Canadian universities.

1. Saskatchewan University Scholarships- Undergraduate & Graduate programs (2026–27 intake)
🔗 https://admissions.usask.ca/requirements/apply.php#1Findaprogram

2. University of Alberta Scholarships- Full funding for Master’s & PhD programs
🔗 https://www.ualberta.ca/en/graduate-studies/admissions-programs/apply/index.html

3. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships- Prestigious PhD funding across multiple universities
🔗 UVic: https://www.uvic.ca/admissions/uvic-admissions/index.php
🔗 Manitoba: https://umanitoba.ca/financial-aid-and-awards/international
🔗 Carleton: https://admissions.carleton.ca/applicant-type/internal-applicants (admissions.carleton.ca in Bing)
🔗 Winnipeg: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/future-student/apply/ready-to-apply.html
🔗 Dalhousie: https://www.dal.ca/study/programs/graduate-professional/internetworking-meng.html
🔗 Brock: https://brocku.ca/admissions/deadlines/
🔗 UBC: https://you.ubc.ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awards-international-students/
🔗 Waterloo: https://uwaterloo.ca/admissions/
🔗 Ottawa: https://www.uottawa.ca/study/undergraduate-studies/application-deadlines-available-programs-international
🔗 McGill: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/funding/external/mccall-macbain-scholarship

4. Université de Montréal Scholarships- Undergraduate to Postdoctoral funding
🔗 https://admission.umontreal.ca/en/admissions/

5. Concordia University Scholarships- Undergraduate Presidential Scholarship + graduate funding
🔗 Undergrad: https://www.concordia.ca/admissions/undergraduate.html
🔗 Graduate: https://www.concordia.ca/gradstudies/future-students.html

6. University of Toronto Scholarships -4,400+ scholarships for international students
🔗 https://future.utoronto.ca/scholarships-international-students

7. University of Ottawa Scholarships- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD & diploma programs
🔗 https://www.uottawa.ca/study/graduate-studies/funding-financing/awards/admission-scholarship

8. University of Waterloo Scholarships- Funding for Undergraduate, master’s & PhD programs
🔗 https://uwaterloo.ca/admissions/

✨Wishing everyone the best of luck - your next chapter could begin here!

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