Queen's University in Kingston, Canada, offers several scholarship pathways for the 2026 academic year that can provide full or significant funding for international students. These range from major undergraduate entrance awards to comprehensive graduate research funding. Major Admission Awards (Undergraduate)These are Queen's University's most prestigious entrance scholarships, awarded based on academic excellence, leadership, and community …
Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, offers several scholarship pathways for the 2026 academic year that can provide full or significant funding for international students. These range from major undergraduate entrance awards to comprehensive graduate research funding.
Major Admission Awards (Undergraduate)
These are Queen’s University’s most prestigious entrance scholarships, awarded based on academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement.
Reward: Varies by specific award; top tiers like the Chancellor’s Scholarship can cover full tuition and significant living costs.
Deadline: Typically December 8 (for the preceding year’s intake). You must often apply for admission by November 20 to access the Major Admission Award (MAA) application.
Key Requirements: High academic standing (usually 90%+) and a nomination from your high school.
Graduate Student Funding (Masters & PhD)
Most research-based graduate students at Queen’s receive a funding package that acts as a “fully funded” scholarship.
Reward: Includes a combination of internal fellowships, Research Assistantships (RA), and Teaching Assistantships (TA). This typically covers tuition, health insurance, and a living stipend.
Deadline: Varies by program, but many departmental deadlines fall between January and March 2026 for a September start.
Eligibility: Automatically considered upon application to most research-stream programs.
“Study in Canada” Scholarships (EduCanada)
This is a government-funded program for international students from specific eligible countries to study at institutions like Queen’s University.
Reward: Up to $12,700 CAD depending on program duration. It covers airfare, health insurance, living expenses, and books.
Deadline: March 31, 2026.
Eligible Regions: Includes students from parts of Asia, Europe, Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa (e.g., Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria).
External High-Value Awards
Students applying to Queen’s may also be eligible for external Canadian “full-ride” scholarships:
McCall MacBain Scholarships: Fully funded master’s or professional degrees at partner institutions (though primarily McGill, similar leadership-based awards exist for Queen’s students).
Canada Graduate Research Scholarships (CGRS-D): Valued at $40,000 per year for 3 years for PhD students
