External scholarship opportunities

Interested in a pursuing a career in advertising or marketing?

Ad Standards is a non-profit organization, and the only national independent advertising self-regulatory organization in Canada. Their mission is to ensure advertising in Canada is truthful, fair, and accurate.

Each year, Ad Standards awards two $1500 scholarships to students enrolled in an undergraduate advertising or marketing program at a Canadian university or college – one for English-language education and one for French-language education. Successful applicants must demonstrate:

To learn more about the application criteria and to download the application form, students can visit www.adstandards.ca/scholarship.

The application deadline for this year is February 28, 2025 – NOW CLOSED.

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The research grant offers the opportunity to realise a research project in Germany. The programme supports research stays during a doctorate or in the early postdoc phase.

This program offers students the opportunity to do a bi-national doctoral degree at your home university and at a university in Germany.

For the Study scholarships supporting Master’s level study, there are individual deadlines for different program streams. Please see below for all program deadlines. You can follow the directions available on the website to submit your applications.

DAAD DEADLINES FOR STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH GRANTS:                                 

The CIE will only nominate candidates for the Oct. 31^st deadline, Study Scholarships and Research Grants in Germany and they are then submitted to DAAD New York. The remainder of the streams are adjudicated in Bonn and applications to these are sent directly there.

Full details on all DAAD programs, its various streams, and how to apply, can be found at the link below:

https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/scholarship-database

More information on U of T nomination can be found here: https://internationalexperience.utoronto.ca/global-experiences/global-futures/daad.

Are you ready to conduct impactful research, develop your unique leadership skills, and make a difference while expanding global perspectives – all fully funded?

The Laidlaw Undergraduate Research & Leadership Programme, also known as the Laidlaw Scholars Programme, is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders. We believe in the power of data-driven decision-making and the importance of leading with integrity. This program is open to full-time first and second-year undergraduate students studying at the University of Toronto (all three campuses) from all backgrounds and fields of study. Learn more about the program on the CIE – Laidlaw Scholars Programme webpage.

Apply for the Laidlaw Scholars Programme – February 3 Deadline – NOW CLOSED.

To apply for the program, you can start brainstorming research ideas, contact a professor ask them to serve in the capacity of your research advisor, and prepare the application package. Find out how to prepare a complete application package by referring to the 2024 – 2025 Laidlaw Scholars Programme Application Guidelines and apply through Folio – “Laidlaw Scholars Programme – Cohort 2025” workflow by February 3, 2025. Please contact laidlaw.scholars@utoronto.ca if you have any questions.

McCall MacBain is offering a webinar on March 5^th from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for U of T students and recent graduates. There are up to 30 full scholarships and 100 entrance awards offered for Fall 2026 admission to a master’s or professional studies program at McGill. The scholarship application opens in June. This webinar is an for students to ask more detailed questions about the scholarship. Two U of T finalists will speak at the session.

Interested in mentorship, leadership skills development, and funding to start your next degree?

The McCall MacBain Scholarships are Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies. The program brings together students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles.

The scholarship covers:

Up to 30 full scholarships and 100 one-time awards, ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 each, will be offered for 2026 admission. Two-thirds of the scholarships are available for Canadian students, and one-third are for international students in Canada and abroad.

Criteria: Character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.

Applications: open in June 2025 for Summer/Fall 2026 entry.

For more information, please visit: https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/

Schwarzman Scholars is a fully-funded, one-year master’s degree program in global affairs at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. An unparalleled graduate program, the experience encompasses unique opportunities in and outside the classroom, providing Scholars with extensive leadership training, a network of senior mentors, opportunities to engage in high-level interactions with Chinese leaders and visiting speakers, optional internships, career development guidance, and travel seminars around China. Schwarzman Scholars’ dynamic curriculum–based on the pillars of China, leadership, and global affairs–is designed to provide Scholars with the knowledge, skills, and firsthand experience needed to navigate the complexities of the evolving global landscape.

Each year, up to 200 candidates from around the world are selected to join a diverse cohort. Schwarzman Scholars seeks candidates with leadership qualities and the potential to foster cross-cultural understanding. Scholars come from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds, such as business, technology, politics, healthcare, and more. With a growing alumni network of leaders who are working to foster dialogue and build global understanding, Schwarzman Scholars aspires to create a global network of leaders who will shape the future.

Eligibility: Schwarzman Scholars is seeking high-caliber applicants who will represent the world’s next generation of leaders. The program is open to students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 28 years old, regardless of nationality, who are proficient in English and have obtained an undergraduate degree. For the next cohort, this unparalleled opportunity will begin in Beijing in August 2026 at Schwarzman College. If you’re unsure about your eligibility, take our questionnaire here.

Interested? Learn more about Schwarzman Scholars, ask questions, and hear first-hand insights from the Schwarzman Scholars Admissions Team by attending the following sessions:

Schwarzman Scholars Info Session

Office Hours for Prospective Schwarzman Scholars