The University of Victoria (UVic), located on Canada’s west coast in British Columbia, is a research-intensive institution known for its strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and student engagement. International students are drawn to UVic for its welcoming campus, forward-thinking academics, and strong community connections that extend learning beyond the classroom.
To make education more accessible, UVic offers a variety of scholarships specifically tailored for international students. The International Entrance Scholarships provide high-achieving incoming undergraduates with awards worth up to CAD 10,000.
Graduate-level students are also well-supported at UVic through a number of funding initiatives. Graduate Assistantships offer paid teaching or research roles, giving students both income and valuable professional experience. The UVic Scholarships and Awards program distributes funding across multiple categories, with fellowships providing up to CAD 17,500 annually for master’s students and up to CAD 20,000 for doctoral candidates. Additional awards of up to CAD 10,000 per year are also available under the university’s graduate awards portfolio.
Students can further offset their education costs through competitive external scholarships. The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships offer doctoral students CAD 50,000 annually over three years in recognition of academic excellence and research leadership.
You can find more university scholarships and external scholarships offered by the University of Victoria further down on this page!
