Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program 2025

The Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program (CCSP) is a prestigious initiative sponsored by Global Affairs Canada, aimed at strengthening international partnerships and promoting academic excellence among students from Commonwealth countries. By offering graduate-level opportunities in Canada, the program fosters meaningful educational exchange, cross-border collaboration, and leadership development within a global context.

This fully funded scholarship is one of the most generous in Canada, covering 100% of tuition fees, round-trip airfare, and a monthly living allowance, along with additional support for books and other study-related costs. The funding applies to both Master’s and PhD programs, and may support short-term research placements or full graduate degrees, depending on the duration and structure of institutional partnerships between Canadian universities and the applicant’s home country.

Eligible candidates are nominated through official channels—most often a country’s national scholarship authority or education commission. In many Commonwealth nations, this includes partnerships through Ministries of Education or national scholarship councils. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional academic merit, research potential, and a commitment to development-related goals in areas such as public health, environmental sustainability, education, and technological innovation.

The program serves as a gateway for international students to engage in Canada's world-renowned academic and research infrastructure, while also experiencing a culturally diverse and inclusive learning environment. Beyond financial support, scholars benefit from mentorship by leading researchers, access to innovative labs and resources, and the opportunity to contribute to projects of regional and global importance. In return, Canada builds enduring diplomatic and academic relationships with the brightest minds from across the Commonwealth.