Scholarships to study in Canada for African students
Funding to study in Canada, from universities and programmes that accept African applicants.
2 open now · deadlines in 2026 · every listing verified
Open for applications
- Fully FundedUndergraduate
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship
University of Toronto
Oct 9, 2026· Due todayCanada
- Funding variesUndergraduate
UBC International Scholars Program (including the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award)
University of British Columbia
Nov 15, 2026· 37 days leftCanada
Recently closed
Many of these run every year — worth knowing about before the next round opens.
- Fully FundedPhD
Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarship
University of Toronto
Oct 1, 2026· Deadline passedCanada
Questions
How many scholarships in Canada are listed on ScholAfrik?
3 verified scholarships in Canada, 2 of them open for applications now. Every listing is checked by the ScholAfrik team before it is published.
Which scholarships in Canada close soonest?
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (Oct 9, 2026); UBC International Scholars Program (including the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award) (Nov 15, 2026).
Are these scholarships in Canada fully funded?
2 of the 3 are fully funded, covering tuition and living costs. The rest pay part of the cost; each listing says what it covers.
Who can apply?
2 of the 3 accept applicants from any country, African students included; the others are for African nationals. Each listing sets out its own eligibility.
How do I apply?
Open a listing to read what it covers and what to prepare, then apply on the provider's official website. ScholAfrik links to the provider directly and never charges for applications.