Scholarships exist but are limited at the high school level, and most are offered by private and independent schools, not by public districts.
- Public districts: Public school districts generally do not publish entrance scholarships for fee-paying international students. Check each district's website, because policies are local.
- Independent schools: CAIS states that its boarding schools offer needs-based and merit-based financial assistance, and that eligibility and offerings vary between schools.
- Scale of aid: CAIS reports that about CAD 106 million in financial aid went to more than 7,700 students across its member schools in 2023. This figure covers all students, not only international ones.
- How to apply: Awards are decided by each school, often with separate forms, deadlines and financial documents. Apply early, because funds are finite.
- Realistic planning: Treat any award as a reduction in cost, not as a way to fund the whole program. Study permit applicants must still show sufficient funds.
Please note: No scholarship is guaranteed; each school makes its own decisions.
Official sources: CAIS: School financial assistance · CAIS Boarding Schools: Tuition fees and financial assistance
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