Scholarship to Study in Canada for Nigerian Students

Canada, one of the dream education destinations for many international students, is the most warm and welcoming country on the North American continent. Mostly cited as one of the best countries to live in, the country offers the best quality of life. For the same reason, the country is desired by millions of immigrants and international students to pursue their lives and education. Also, Canada, home to the top best universities and a frontrunner in providing quality education, has rolled out many leading scholars who have the potential to earn significantly. So, thanks to the many scholarships that the Canadian government and its private universities provide, students can now successfully fulfill their abroad education dreams.

So with the help of scholarships, students can not only realize their overseas education dream but also get to live and experience the advantages that come with it. Some of them are experiencing world-class education, access to the latest and updated curriculum, witnessing the best cultural diversity, living in student-friendly cities, collaborating with the best minds from across the world and more. Therefore to experience all these benefits, students have to work hard and score the marks set by the universities that decide their eligibility for the scholarships.

Like other English-speaking countries, Canada also offers fully-funded scholarships to international students. The fully-funded scholarships in Canada for international students cover the qualified students’ tuition fees for the entire three or four years, return air ticket expenditure and a living allowance for their complete stay in Canada. Both the Canadian government and the private universities of Canada provide fully-funded scholarships. Apart from them, the private organisational bodies and the non-governmental welfare organisations also provide fully-funded scholarships to international students.

Below we have listed the Fully-funded scholarships offered by all the organisations to benefit international students in their overseas education.

• Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship
• York University International Student Scholarship Program
• University of British Columbia Scholarships for International students
• Carleton Prestige Scholarships
• Calgary International Entrance Scholarships
• Winnipeg President’s scholarships
• Humber College International Entrance Scholarships

Students can start applying for scholarships once they get accepted into a Canadian University. Once they receive the confirmation of selection, students can begin shortlisting the scholarships according to their eligibility, skills and expertise. To avail of any of those shortlisted scholarships, students have to be thorough with their information about their deadlines, requirements, etc. It is important so that students don’t miss the opportunity to avail the monetary aid provided by the government or its private universities.

Some scholarships demand the submission of many educational certificates. So, attaching them with the application for the scholarship is regarded as the proper completion of the application.

Apart from educational certificates, the other documents that need to be attached along with the application are:-

• Letter of Acceptance
• Academic transcripts
• Statement of Intent or Statement of Purpose
• Score Certificate of Aptitude Test (GMAT, GRE, SAT, etc.)
• Score Certificate of English Proficiency Test (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.).
• Medical Test Certificate

There are many new and upcoming scholarships for international students introduced every day by the Canadian government and the Universities of Canada. So the students need to be updated about them to grab every opportunity that comes their way. Students in need of help regarding the application for the scholarships or need help choosing the correct scholarship according to their merit score can contact AECC Global and seek assistance. We will assist you with everything to fulfill your overseas education dream.