Vanier, Trudeau, Mastercard Foundation, and university entrance scholarships at McGill, UofT, UBC and beyond — with IRCC study permit, SDS, and post-grad work permit pathway support.
Funding amounts, deadlines, and degree levels — updated for the 2026 intake.
Canada's flagship doctoral scholarship — open to international students at all Canadian universities. Highly competitive but the most prestigious PhD funding in Canada.
For doctoral candidates in human rights, responsible citizenship, Canada in the world, and people and their natural environment.
U of T's most prestigious undergraduate scholarship for international students. Awarded to ~37 students/year globally — Ethiopian students have won it.
Automatic merit consideration for all admitted international undergraduates at the University of British Columbia. No separate application required.
Merit-based entrance awards for international students at McGill. Combinable with department-specific awards and external funding.
Comprehensive scholarship for academically talented African students. Ethiopia is a priority country — open at multiple Canadian institutions.
Bachelor's: 80%+ in ESSLCE / 3.3+ GPA. Master's: 3.3+ from accredited bachelor's. PhD: master's with research output and publications strongly preferred.
IELTS 6.5–7.0 (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 90–100 minimum. McGill, UofT, and UBC require the higher end.
GRE recommended (often required) for graduate STEM and business programs at top universities. SAT optional but strengthens undergraduate applications.
CAD $20,635/yr (outside Quebec) or CAD $15,078/yr (Quebec) minimum for visa, on top of tuition. Scholarship + family sponsorship combinations accepted.
2–3 letters from professors or supervisors on letterhead, signed and stamped. Critical for graduate admissions and Vanier nominations.
Everything you need before submitting your Canadian university and scholarship application.
We file via the Student Direct Stream (SDS) where eligible — the fastest pathway to a Canadian study permit for Ethiopian applicants.
We've placed Ethiopian students into Vanier, Trudeau, Mastercard Foundation, and UofT Pearson scholarships — we know how the nomination committees rank applicants.
We strengthen your CV, research output, and recommendation letters 6–12 months before deadlines so your application stands out.
Beyond admission, we map your post-graduation work permit and Express Entry permanent residency pathway — Canada is the fastest study-to-PR route in the world.