Scholarship Application

Memorial University of Newfoundland offers various scholarships and financial aid opportunities for international students at undergraduate, graduate, and PhD levels. These scholarships are designed to recognize academic excellence, support financial need, and encourage student involvement in research and community activities.

Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students

  1. International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships

    • Value: Up to $4,400 CAD
    • Eligibility: Awarded to new international students entering their first year of undergraduate studies based on academic merit.

  2. International High School Merit Scholarship

    • Value: $4,000 CAD
    • Eligibility: Awarded to high school students with outstanding academic records who are entering Memorial University for the first time.

  3. Horizon Scholarship

    • Value: $1,000 CAD
    • Eligibility: Awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in extracurricular activities.

  4. Chancellor’s Undergraduate International Scholarships

    • Value: Varies
    • Eligibility: Offered to international students with exceptional academic achievement and leadership qualities.

Graduate Scholarships for International Students

  1. School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Fellowships

    • Value: $4,000 CAD per year (Master’s), $6,000 CAD per year (PhD)
    • Eligibility: Awarded to international graduate students based on academic excellence and research potential.

  2. Memorial University Graduate Fellowships

    • Value: Up to $15,000 CAD per year
    • Eligibility: Available to full-time graduate students, awarded based on academic merit and research promise.

  3. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

    • Value: $50,000 CAD per year for three years
    • Eligibility: Awarded to doctoral students who demonstrate leadership skills and high standards of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences, and engineering, and health.

  4. Trudeau Foundation Scholarships

    • Value: Up to $60,000 CAD per year
    • Eligibility: Awarded to exceptional doctoral students engaged in research in areas of critical importance to Canada and the world.

  5. Mitacs Globalink Graduate Fellowship

    • Value: $15,000 CAD
    • Eligibility: Available to international students who have participated in the Mitacs Globalink program and pursue graduate studies at Memorial University.

PhD Scholarships for International Students

  1. School of Graduate Studies Fellowships

    • Value: $6,000 CAD per year
    • Eligibility: Awarded to international PhD students based on academic excellence and research potential.

  2. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

    • Value: $50,000 CAD per year for three years
    • Eligibility: Open to PhD students who demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement.

  3. Memorial University Fellowships

    • Value: Up to $15,000 CAD per year
    • Eligibility: Awarded to full-time doctoral students based on academic merit and research excellence.

  4. Hatch Graduate Scholarships

    • Value: Varies
    • Eligibility: Available to graduate students in engineering disciplines who demonstrate academic excellence and research potential.

Additional Funding Opportunities

  • Research Assistantships and Teaching Assistantships: Available to graduate and PhD students, providing financial support and valuable teaching and research experience.
  • External Scholarships and Fellowships: International students are encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by external organizations, governments, and foundations.

Application Process

  1. Admission Application: Students must first apply and be accepted into a program at Memorial University.
  2. Scholarship Application: Some scholarships require a separate application, while others are automatically considered based on the admission application.
  3. Supporting Documents: Students may need to submit additional documents, such as academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and research proposals.

Memorial University of Newfoundland is committed to supporting international students through a variety of scholarships and financial aid options, enabling them to pursue their academic and research goals.