What are the different types of scholarships and grants available in Canada?
Scholarships:
- Need-based scholarships: Offered to students with financial need, based on their family income and assets.
- Means-tested scholarships: Offered to students with high academic achievement or special talents.
- Scholarships based on merit: Awarded to students with exceptional academic performance.
- International scholarships: Offered to international students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Grants:
- Research grants: Funding for research projects conducted by academics and researchers.
- Community grants: Funding for projects that benefit specific communities, such as education, health, or the environment.
- Scholarships for specific groups: Scholarships for students with disabilities, women, Indigenous peoples, and others.
- Scholarships for specific programs: Scholarships for programs such as research internships, study abroad, and volunteer work.
Additional resources:
- Canadian Scholarships and Grants: A comprehensive list of scholarships and grants available in Canada, including federal, provincial, and local programs.
- Scholarships Canada: A website dedicated to scholarships and grants in Canada, with a searchable database and resources for students and families.
- Canadian Foundation for International Student Affairs: A non-profit organization that provides scholarships and grants to international students pursuing post-secondary education in Canada.
Tips for finding scholarships and grants:
- Start early: Apply for scholarships and grants well in advance of the deadline.
- Research scholarships: Use the resources listed above to identify scholarships and grants that align with your interests and qualifications.
- Apply for scholarships: Complete the application forms required by each scholarship or grant provider.
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Follow up: Contact scholarship and grant providers if you have any questions or need additional information.