This database refers users to scholarship and research funding opportunities for displaced students and researchers who would like to come to Canada.
A separate database for displaced researchers who are already in Canada is available here: https://www.unborderedknowledge.com/scholarships
For opportunities available to refugees and other displaced people in other countries, please refer to the UNHCR database: https://services.unhcr.org/opportunities/search
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Opportunities in Canada for displaced students and researchers outside Canada
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Disrupted + Displaced Palestinian Student Tuition Support Program
University of Alberta
International Emergency Bursary
Ontario Tech University
International Students Overcoming War (ISOW)
Wilfrid Laurier University
Kolasky Visiting Research Fellowship
Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) at University of Alberta
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University
Mastercard Foundation
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC
Mastercard Foundation
Disrupted + Displaced Palestinian Student Tuition Support Program
Student
Palestinian
University of Alberta
The Disrupted and Displaced Palestinian Student Tuition Support (DDPSTS) program helps eligible admitted Palestinian students by granting access to domestic tuition rates, thereby reducing the total cost of study.
International Emergency Bursary
Student
International students transferring to Canada due to war or environmental catastrophe
All countries
Ontario Tech University
English
There are 10 International Emergency bursaries valued at $20,000 CAD each and are available to international students entering a full-time undergraduate or graduate program. Each bursary is renewable annually for a maximum of four years, provided you are in good academic standing.
International Students Overcoming War (ISOW)
Student
Undergraduate and graduate students from around the world
Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian, Territories, Syria
Wilfrid Laurier University
English
ISOW is a multi-faceted initiative unique to Wilfrid Laurier University that brings students, staff and faculty together to enable students from war conflict countries to study in safety and security in Canada. Initiated by students in 2014, ISOW is primarily student-led and student-funded. ISOW embodies the University’s commitment to academic excellence, diversity and experiential learning.
Kolasky Visiting Research Fellowship
Researcher
Scholars who are citizens of Ukraine and affiliated with universities or research institutions in Ukraine
Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) at University of Alberta
English
The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) invites applications from scholars who are citizens of Ukraine and affiliated with universities or research institutions in Ukraine to carry out scholarly work as Kolasky Visiting Research Fellows at the institute. The stipend is $3,000 CAD monthly.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University
Student
Open to talented leaders and changemakers at the graduate (master’s) level, from across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Mastercard Foundation
English & French
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University aims to bring together gifted leaders and changemakers from across Africa at the master’s level who aspire to improve and transform nutrition, public health, public policy, and sustainable agriculture across the African continent. It covers not only full tuition but all costs related to attending McGill University.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC
Student
Open to talented leaders and changemakers at the graduate (master’s) level, from across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Mastercard Foundation
English
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is pleased to be partnering with The Mastercard Foundation to foster the next generation of African leaders. After supporting over 171 Mastercard Foundation Scholars in its first phase, The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC will provide 351 academically talented young people from Africa with access to quality and relevant university education at UBC. It includes Tuition & Books, Flights & Immigration support, Room and Board, Stipends for living expenses, Health Insurance, Career services & Support, Access to a global Mastercard Foundation alumni network, and a Social Entrepreneurship Fund (Initiative for scholars who are enterprising and want to start a venture back on the continent).