Scholarships, funding, and other opportunities for displaced scholars and researchers in Canada
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This database refers users to scholarship and research funding opportunities for displaced students and researchers who are already in Canada.
A separate database for displaced scholars and researchers who would like to come to Canada is available here .
For opportunities available to refugees and other displaced people in other countries, please refer to the UNHCR database: https://services.unhcr.org/opportunities/search
If you would like to suggest an addition to the database, please contact unbordered-SSF@uottawa.ca
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Welcome to Canada Bursary-Eastern College
Student
A refugee, protected person, or a person displaced by war currently residing in Canada or have been granted permanent residency after January 1, 2021 due to the above-listed reasons
Eastern College
Fredericton
Saint John
Moncton
Halifax
Financial award
We at Eastern College acknowledge the support you need to rebuild your life when you arrive in Canada as a refugee, protected person, or person displaced by war.
Scholars and Students at Risk Award Program
Student
Graduate and Undergraduate who are, or have been within the last five years, asylum-seekers or refugees anywhere in the world, regardless of their status in Canada
University of Toronto
Toronto
Financial award
The University of Toronto is committed to supporting students who have had their education disrupted by conflict or war.
University Women Helping Afghan Women Legacy Bursary
Student
Female Afghan student, convention refugee from Afghanistan, a protected person or a permanent resident or Canadian citizen who was a refugee/protected person from Afghanistan.
Algonquin College
Ottawa
Financial award
The $1,000 University Women Helping Afghan Women Legacy Bursary is awarded annually to a second, third- or fourth-year female Afghan student enrolled in any diploma or degree program who demonstrates financial need and is in good academic standing.
Dr. Marilyn Daryawish Education Bursary
Student
Female immigrant or refugee students
Algonquin College
Ottawa
Financial award
Awarded to female immigrant or refugee students who can demonstrate financial need.
Students at Risk Bursary (SARB)
Student
Graduate and undergraduate who are forcibly displaced students
McMaster University
Hamilton
Financial award
McMaster University has initiated a program to support forcibly displaced students.
McGill Students and Scholars at Risk Fund
Student
International undergraduate and graduate students who have been displaced by global conflicts or humanitarian emergencies.
McGill University
Montreal
Financial Award
The University has committed financial resources – available immediately – to help ensure students and academics displaced by humanitarian crises are able to pursue their studies, research, or academic careers at McGill, in an environment of safety and stability.