بورسیه‌های Queen’s University ۲۰۲۷ در کانادا

Queen’s University Scholarships 2027 برای international students در Undergraduate، Master’s و PhD در Kingston, Ontario ارائه می‌شود.

Main Funding

• Dean’s International Award Program
• Principal’s Scholarship
• Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
• Queen’s PhD Funding

Overview

• Level: Undergraduate / Master’s / PhD
• Institution: Queen’s University
• Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
• PhD funding: normally 4 years
• strongest undergraduate international award: up to CAD 25,000/year × 4 = CAD 100,000

Deadlines

Undergraduate applications generally around October through winter/early spring. Dean’s International Awards و Principal’s Scholarship separate scholarship deadline ندارند؛ automatic with admission.

Graduate

programme-specific، generally applications open Sep/Oct and deadlines early following year. OGS deadline also programme-specific via Queen’s system.

Dean’s International Award Program

automatic for eligible international first-entry undergraduates.

Arts & Science

• CAD 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 / 25,000 per year.
• renewable 4 years.
• max CAD 100,000.

Engineering

• CAD 10,000–25,000 per year.
• 4 years.
• max CAD 100,000.

Commerce

• CAD 15,000 / 20,000 / 25,000 per year.
• 4 years.
• total ~CAD 60,000–100,000.

Health Sciences

• CAD 10,000 or 15,000 per year.
• 4 years.
• total CAD 40,000–60,000.
• Bachelor of Nursing not eligible for this specific award.

Principal’s Scholarship

• CAD 7,000 for one year.
• automatic merit.
• approximately top 3% of competitive admission average for programme.
• exact threshold varies by programme/year.

Other automatic donor-funded admission awards may also exist.

OGS

• CAD 15,000 for one academic year.
• usually 3 × CAD 5,000 instalments.
• international students with valid Canadian study permit can compete for a limited visa-student allocation.
• merit-based.
• not automatically renewable; can compete again.

Queen’s PhD Funding

current 2026–27 university-wide minimum

• CAD 25,000/year.
• normally Years 1–4.

Possible components

• Queen’s Graduate Awards
• internal scholarships
• external scholarships
• TA/Teaching Fellowships
• RA/Graduate Research Fellowships
• supervisor research funding

Some departments exceed minimum. Example: Smith School of Business currently CAD 30,600 base + additional teaching/research opportunities.

Important

university-wide doctoral funding does not automatically pay tuition separately. Tuition/ancillary fees may need to be paid from package/savings/other income. بنابراین do not describe every Queen’s PhD as full tuition + stipend unless department offer explicitly says so.

Dean’s Award Eligibility

• international student.
• entering post-secondary first time.
• eligible first-entry undergraduate.
• international tuition status.
• strong academics.
• full-time for renewal.
• remain in original faculty.

Not eligible

Canadian citizens/PRs or international students paying domestic tuition.

Eligible faculties

• Arts & Science
• Smith Engineering
• Commerce
• Health Sciences

Principal’s

first-entry undergraduate + exceptional academics + ~top 3% programme average.

OGS International Eligibility

• valid Canadian study permit.
• enrolled/applying eligible Queen’s graduate programme.
• full-time.
• strong academics.
• programme requirements.

Typical academic benchmark

• first/second graduate year: first-class / roughly A- in each of last two completed years.
• later years: at least overall A- in graduate coursework.

PhD Funding Eligibility

• full-time eligible PhD.
• within funding-eligible years.
• good academic standing.
• eligible for departmental funding sources.
• apply for internal/external scholarships when required.
• accept required TA/RA appointments.
• IMPORTANT: indicate “Yes” when PhD application asks whether financial support is required.

English – Undergraduate examples

• IELTS Academic 6.5 overall، no band below 6.0
• TOEFL revised scale 4.5 overall، no skill below 4.0
• Duolingo 120
• PTE 60
• CAEL 70 overall، no band below 60
• Cambridge English 175، no component below 170

Exemptions may apply via prior English education.

Graduate examples

• IELTS Academic 7.0 overall
• TOEFL revised scale 4.5 overall + required sections
• PTE 65
• CAEL 70
• Cambridge 185

Departments may require higher.

How to Apply – Dean’s International

• choose eligible UG programme.
• submit Queen’s admission application.
• upload academics/English evidence.
• no separate scholarship form.
• automatic consideration.
• if selected, award appears in financial/admission info.

For renewal remain full-time in original faculty and meet conditions.

Principal’s

• strong undergraduate admission application.
• complete academic results.
• no separate form.
• automatic comparison across programme applicant pool.

OGS

• apply to eligible Master’s/PhD.
• create OGS account when competition opens.
• select programme.
• complete academic/scholarship info.
• submit via Queen’s.

International applicants compete within reserved international allocation.

PhD Funding

• choose aligned PhD programme.
• review/contact potential supervisor where recommended.
• prepare transcripts، references and programme-specific docs.
• indicate you require financial support.
• submit.
• review funding offer for:
• annual guarantee.
• duration.
• TA/RA.
• internal/external scholarships.
• tuition/fees.

Potential Supervisor Email

academic background، previous research، proposed interests، skills، publications/conferences، reason for fit، attach concise CV.

Undergraduate Documents

• admission application.
• school transcripts.
• national exam results if applicable.
• English proof if required.
• certified translations.
• programme supplements if required.

Queen’s advises not to send unsolicited CVs، recommendations، passports، certificates or motivation letters unless requested.

Graduate Documents

• online application.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s transcripts/certificates.
• usually two academic references for research programmes.
• English proof.
• SOP/CV/proposal/writing sample/GRE if requested.
• certified translations.

FAQ

• Dean’s International awards can reach CAD 100,000 total.
• consideration is automatic, but maximum amount is competitive and not guaranteed.
• Commerce: CAD 15k–25k/year.
• Engineering: CAD 10k–25k/year.
• Principal’s = CAD 7,000 one year.
• OGS = CAD 15,000 one year; limited international allocation.
• PhD minimum current package = CAD 25,000/year for Years 1–4, but tuition is not necessarily separately waived.
• no separate basic PhD funding form, but applicant must indicate financial support is required.
• IELTS is not always mandatory if exemption/alternative accepted.

Undergraduate Documents International undergraduate applicants should generally prepare: Undergraduate admission application Secondary-school transcripts National examination results where applicable English-language proficiency result where required Certified English or French translations where necessary

Criteria for Queen’s University Scholarships

Dean’s International Award Program

Applicants must

Be international students

Be entering post-secondary education for the first time

Be entering an eligible first-entry undergraduate programme

Pay international student tuition fees

Demonstrate strong academic achievement

Remain registered full-time for scholarship renewal

Continue studying within their original faculty

Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students who qualify to pay domestic tuition are not eligible for the Dean’s International Awards.

The award is available to eligible students entering

Faculty of Arts and Science

Smith Engineering

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Principal’s Scholarship

Applicants must

Apply for a first-entry undergraduate programme

Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement

Rank among approximately the top 3% of competitive admission averages in their programme

There is no fixed minimum percentage because the required academic standing changes according to the programme and applicant pool.

Ontario Graduate Scholarship

International applicants must generally

Hold a valid Canadian study permit

Be enrolled or applying to an eligible Queen’s graduate programme

Study full-time

Demonstrate strong academic achievement

Meet the requirements of the relevant Queen’s graduate programme

Applicants entering their first or second year of graduate study generally need a first-class average equivalent to A- at Queen’s in each of their last two completed years of study. Applicants entering later years of graduate study normally require an overall average of at least A- in their completed graduate coursework.

PhD Funding

To qualify for Queen’s guaranteed doctoral funding, students must

Be registered full-time in an eligible PhD programme

Be within the funding-eligible years of study

Maintain good academic standing

Remain eligible for the funding sources used by their department

Apply for major internal and external scholarships where required

Accept required teaching or research appointments included in the funding package

Request financial support when initially applying for doctoral admission

The last requirement is particularly important. When completing the doctoral application, applicants should indicate Yes when asked whether they require financial support from Queen’s University if they want to be considered for the university funding guarantee.

English-Language Requirements

International undergraduate applicants who need to demonstrate English proficiency can currently use tests including:

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0

TOEFL: 4.5 overall under the revised scoring system, with no skill below 4.0

Duolingo English Test: 120

PTE Academic: 60

CAEL: 70 overall, with no band below 60

Cambridge English: 175, with no component below 170

An English test may not be required for students who meet Queen’s exemption requirements through previous English-language education.

Graduate applicants currently need at least

IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall

TOEFL revised scale: 4.5 overall, with the required section scores

PTE Academic: 65

CAEL: 70

Cambridge English: 185

Individual graduate programmes can impose higher requirements. You can also review our guide to scholarships without IELTS.

for Queen’s University Scholarships?

Dean’s International Award Program

• Choose an eligible undergraduate programme in Arts and Science, Engineering, Commerce, or Health Sciences.
• Submit your Queen’s University admission application through the appropriate application system.
• Submit all academic records and English-language evidence requested through your Queen’s applicant account.

Queen’s can assess applicants initially using the academic documents required for admission and later requires official final records from admitted students.

• No separate Dean’s International Award application is required.

All eligible international applicants are considered automatically based primarily on academic achievement.

• If selected, the scholarship information will be included in your Queen’s financial aid or admission information.

For renewable awards, remain registered full-time in your original faculty and satisfy the scholarship conditions.

Principal’s Scholarship

• Submit a strong Queen’s undergraduate admission application.
• Make sure all required academic results are available for scholarship assessment.
• No separate scholarship form is required.

Queen’s automatically compares eligible students according to the competitive admission average for each programme and selects approximately the strongest 3% for the Principal’s Scholarship.

Ontario Graduate Scholarship

• Apply to an eligible Queen’s master’s or PhD programme.
• Create an OGS application account through Queen’s when the competition becomes available.
• Select your academic programme in the OGS application system.
• Complete the required academic and scholarship information.

Selection is based primarily on academic excellence, and applicants must satisfy the minimum academic requirements.

• Submit the application through Queen’s.

International students compete through the separate allocation available to eligible study-permit holders.

Queen’s University PhD Funding

• Choose a Queen’s doctoral programme that closely matches your academic and research background.

For research programmes, review potential supervisors and research groups carefully.

• Contact a potential supervisor where the programme recommends or requires it.

A short email should explain

Your academic background

Previous research

Proposed research interests

Relevant skills

Publications or conference work

Why you are interested in the supervisor’s research

Attach a concise academic CV.

• Prepare your graduate application.

Queen’s generally requires transcripts and recommendation letters, while individual programmes may request additional documents such as a statement of purpose, writing sample, research proposal, or GRE score. Use our guides on preparing an academic CV, statement of purpose, and scholarship recommendation letters.

• Indicate that you require financial support in your PhD application.

This is necessary to remain eligible for Queen’s guaranteed minimum doctoral funding package.

• Submit the complete application to your selected department.

Research-based programmes generally require two current academic recommendations, although individual departments may request additional references.

• Review the funding package if you receive an admission offer.

Check

Annual guaranteed funding

Funding duration

Teaching assistantship requirements

Research assistantship requirements

Internal scholarship components

External scholarship requirements

Tuition and ancillary fees

Because departmental funding can exceed the Queen’s minimum, the funding letter accompanying your offer is the best source for your actual financial support.

Documents Required for Queen’s University Scholarships

Undergraduate Documents

International undergraduate applicants should generally prepare

Undergraduate admission application

Secondary-school transcripts

National examination results where applicable

English-language proficiency result where required

Certified English or French translations where necessary

Programme-specific supplementary information where required

Queen’s advises applicants not to submit unsolicited résumés, recommendation letters, passports, certificates, or motivation letters unless the university specifically requests them. No additional documents are required specifically for the Dean’s International Awards or Principal’s Scholarship because consideration is automatic.

Graduate Documents

Graduate applicants should generally prepare

Online graduate application

Bachelor’s degree transcript

Master’s degree transcript where applicable

Degree certificate where required

Two academic recommendation letters for research programmes

English-language proficiency results where required

Statement of purpose where requested

Academic CV where requested

Research proposal where required

Writing sample where required

GRE or other programme-specific test where required

Certified English or French translations

Applicants can use these ScholarshipRoar guides

Academic CV for Scholarship

Statement of Purpose for Scholarship

Scholarship Recommendation Letter

Scholarship Interview Questions and Answers

Website

For more information about Queen’s University Scholarships, visit

Queen’s Scholarships for International Undergraduate Students

Queen’s Automatic Admission Scholarships

Ontario Graduate Scholarship at Queen’s

Queen’s Graduate Funding Packages

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Queen’s University offer scholarships to international students?

Yes. Queen’s offers dedicated International Admission Awards to eligible international undergraduate students, as well as graduate scholarships and doctoral funding opportunities.

How much scholarship can an international undergraduate receive?

Eligible international students in Arts and Science, Engineering, and Commerce can receive awards worth up to CAD 25,000 per year for four years, or CAD 100,000 in total.

Is the CAD 100,000 Queen’s Scholarship automatic?

Scholarship consideration is automatic. Eligible international applicants are automatically considered for the Dean’s International Award Program based on academic achievement. However, receiving the maximum CAD 25,000 annual award is competitive and not guaranteed.

Does Queen’s offer a scholarship for Commerce students?

Yes. The Commerce International Admission Award provides CAD 15,000, CAD 20,000, or CAD 25,000 per year for four years to selected international students entering the Bachelor of Commerce programme.

Does Queen’s offer scholarships for international engineering students?

Yes. The Engineering International Admission Award provides CAD 10,000 to CAD 25,000 per year for four years, giving a maximum value of CAD 100,000.

What is the Principal’s Scholarship worth?

The Principal’s Scholarship is worth CAD 7,000 for one year and is awarded automatically to students in approximately the top 3% of the competitive admission average for their programme.

Can international students receive the Ontario Graduate Scholarship?

Yes. A limited number of OGS awards are available to international students studying in Ontario on valid student study permits.

How much is the Ontario Graduate Scholarship?

The OGS is worth CAD 15,000 for one academic year, normally paid as three CAD 5,000 instalments.

Are Queen’s University PhD programmes fully funded?

Queen’s guarantees eligible full-time doctoral students a minimum funding package, currently CAD 25,000 per year during years one through four. However, tuition and ancillary fees are not automatically paid separately from this package. Some individual departments provide substantially higher funding.

Do I need a separate application for PhD funding?

Usually not for the basic departmental funding package, but applicants must indicate in their doctoral admission application that they require financial support. They may also be required to apply for external or internal scholarships for which they are eligible.

Is IELTS compulsory for Queen’s University?

Not necessarily. Applicants may qualify for an English-language test exemption based on their previous education. Students who need to provide a test can currently use IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, PTE, CAEL, Cambridge English, or another accepted route. For undergraduate admission, the standard IELTS requirement is 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.