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Canada scholarships for Pakistani students are usually university or college entrance awards after an offer — not a substitute for a study permit. Fully funded undergraduate awards are rare and competitive. CICC College ID R417543 (Migracon Inc., Mississauga HQ + Islamabad Markaz I-8) explains realistic funding plus visa steps.
Canada study funding · Pakistan → Canada
Canada scholarships for Pakistani students
Entrance awards, college scholarships, fully funded undergrad options, and graduate funding — explained honestly for students planning from Pakistan.
- University + college + graduate listings in one place
- Official links to verify every award
- CICC-licensed study-visa guidance · #R417543
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Types of funding Pakistani students actually use
Most students do not get a full ride. These are the award types that show up most often after admission.
By program
Scholarships by study pathway
Jump to the award types Pakistani students ask about most for each program family.
Business & Commerce
BComm awards, York/Waterloo entrance, Humber commerce awards
Computer Science & IT
Waterloo Math/CS, UofT, college IT diplomas
Engineering
Waterloo, UofT, UBC, McMaster faculty awards
College diplomas
Humber, Seneca, Centennial, Sheridan entrance awards
Graduate / PhD
OGS, research scholarships, TA/RA funding
Fully funded undergrad
Pearson and competitive full-ride style awards
Listings
Canada scholarship listings (verify before you apply)
Amounts and deadlines change by intake. Always open the official link. Migracon does not award scholarships and never guarantees funding or visas.
University of Toronto
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship
- Typical value
- Full tuition + books + residence (up to 4 years)
- Pakistan applicants
- Yes — international students needing a study permit
- Programs / fields
- Any first-entry undergrad · Business · Engineering · Arts & Science · Computer Science
- How it works
- High school nominates you → apply to U of T via OUAC → complete Pearson application.
York University
York International Entrance Scholarships
- Typical value
- About CAD 5,000–37,500 depending on admission average
- Pakistan applicants
- Yes — international fee-paying students
- Programs / fields
- Most undergrad programs · Business · IT · Liberal Arts
- How it works
- Apply for admission; awards are assessed from your final admission average.
University of Waterloo
International Student Entrance Scholarship
- Typical value
- CAD 10,000 first year (plus faculty awards)
- Pakistan applicants
- Yes — international first-year degree students
- Programs / fields
- Engineering · Mathematics / CS · Science · Arts · Environment
- How it works
- Eligible students receive it after admission; check faculty awards separately.
University of British Columbia
UBC International Scholars & Entrance Awards
- Typical value
- Entrance awards + competitive International Scholars (need-based / merit mix)
- Pakistan applicants
- Yes — international undergraduates
- Programs / fields
- Arts · Science · Applied Science · Commerce · Forestry
- How it works
- Apply to UBC; complete extra scholarship applications where required before deadlines.
University of Regina
University of Regina International Entrance Awards
- Typical value
- Entrance tuition credits (e.g. CAD 5,000+ for strong averages — verify)
- Pakistan applicants
- Yes — international undergraduates
- Programs / fields
- Business · Engineering · Science · Arts
- How it works
- Automatic consideration with undergraduate admission.
Humber Polytechnic
Humber President’s International Entrance Award
- Typical value
- About CAD 2,000 entrance (plus other Humber awards)
- Pakistan applicants
- Yes — common for Pakistani college applicants
- Programs / fields
- Diploma · Advanced diploma · Bachelor degrees · Business · IT · Media
- How it works
- Accept eligible offer and meet study-permit / fee timing rules on Humber’s page.
Humber Polytechnic
Humber Senior Dean’s Bachelor of Commerce Award
- Typical value
- Up to about CAD 10,000 (semester installments — verify intake)
- Pakistan applicants
- Yes — new international BComm students
- Programs / fields
- Bachelor of Commerce
- How it works
- Enter semester one of an eligible BComm program and meet enrollment conditions.
Seneca Polytechnic
Seneca International Entrance Scholarship
- Typical value
- Up to about CAD 5,000 depending on program length
- Pakistan applicants
- Yes — high-intent college pathway
- Programs / fields
- Diploma · Graduate certificate · Degree pathways · IT · Business
- How it works
- Apply to a full-time program, confirm offer, and complete Seneca enrollment steps.
Ontario universities (apply per school)
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
- Typical value
- Typically CAD 15,000 for one year (verify)
- Pakistan applicants
- Limited seats — study permit timing rules apply
- Programs / fields
- Research master’s · Doctoral · STEM · Social sciences · Health
- How it works
- Apply to each Ontario university separately; awards are not transferable.
Eligible Canadian universities / federal agencies
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship — Doctoral
- Typical value
- Around CAD 40,000 / year × 3 (verify agency pages)
- Pakistan applicants
- Possible for enrolled doctoral students (agency caps apply)
- Programs / fields
- Health (CIHR) · NSERC STEM · SSHRC social sciences & humanities
- How it works
- Pursue PhD admission first; apply through university / agency process.
Multiple partner colleges & universities
ApplyBoard Canada Scholarship Listings
- Typical value
- Varies by school listing
- Pakistan applicants
- Useful discovery layer — always verify on the school site
- Programs / fields
- Business · IT · Engineering pathways · Hospitality · Health (varies)
- How it works
- Browse listings, then confirm eligibility on the official institution page.
Government of Canada programs
EduCanada / Global Affairs scholarship search
- Typical value
- Varies by program
- Pakistan applicants
- Many GAC programs do NOT list Pakistan — check each program
- Programs / fields
- Short-term study · Research exchanges · Institution-nominated awards
- How it works
- Search EduCanada; note SICS/SEED-2 currently exclude Pakistan.
How Pakistani students actually get funding
- Shortlist DLIs that match your GPA, English, budget, and program (business, CS, engineering, diploma, master’s).
- Apply for admission through OUAC, college portals, EducationPlannerBC, ApplyAlberta, or a partner path such as ApplyBoard.
- Claim automatic entrance awards where averages qualify — often no extra form.
- Pursue competitive awards (Pearson-type) only if nomination/essay deadlines fit.
- Build the study-permit file with award letters + remaining proof of funds. See our Canada study visa guide.
Official discovery hubs: EduCanada scholarships · ApplyBoard Canada scholarships · OUAC · Ontario Colleges.
Next step
Not sure which award fits your profile?
Share your grades, program goal, and budget. Migracon’s CICC-licensed team maps realistic schools and study-visa next steps — without fake “guaranteed scholarship” claims.
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Straight answers before you apply
Clear, honest guidance — the same trust pattern top Islamabad competitors use, with Migracon’s CICC licence front and centre.
Are there fully funded scholarships in Canada for Pakistani students?
Yes, but they are competitive. The best-known full undergraduate example is the University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson Scholarship. Most students combine admission + entrance awards + personal funds. Migracon helps you shortlist realistic schools — we do not award scholarships or guarantee funding.
Do I apply for scholarships before the Canada study visa?
Usually you secure admission (and any award letter) first, then use that package for your study-permit / PAL file. A scholarship helps proof of funds but does not replace IRCC requirements.
Is Pakistan eligible for Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) or SEED-2?
As of our 2026 research, those Global Affairs programs do not list Pakistan as an eligible country. Focus on university/college entrance awards and competitive named scholarships instead.
What do Pakistani students win most often?
Automatic entrance scholarships at universities and colleges (York, Waterloo, Humber, Seneca, and similar) based on admission averages — often CAD 1,000–10,000+, not always full tuition.
Can Migracon guarantee a scholarship?
No. No consultant can. We guide school selection, documents, and study-visa strategy with CICC-licensed counsel (#R417543).
Where should I search officially?
EduCanada scholarship pages, each university’s international awards page, Ontario OUAC / college portals, and aggregator hubs like ApplyBoard — then always verify on the school site.
Can a scholarship replace Canada proof of funds?
Only documented awards that IRCC accepts as available funds. Most entrance scholarships are partial. Plan a study permit budget even if you hope for an award.
Can Migracon guarantee a visa approval for Canada Scholarships For Pakistani Students applicants?
No. Canada visas for Canada Scholarships For Pakistani Students applicants are decided by IRCC. Migracon Inc. (CICC R417543) prepares a complete, honest file. Anyone promising approval is not following CICC rules.