LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS CANADA

Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, offers a variety of scholarships and financial support options for international students, including academic scholarships for undergraduates and graduate support options such as the GTA.

Choose a Graduate Program

Select a thesis-based Master’s or PhD program at Laurentian University.
Ensure the program offers graduate funding or assistantships.
Review the academic requirements and minimum grade criteria.

Apply for Admission

Submit your graduate application to Laurentian University.
Upload all required documents, including:
Academic transcripts
Degree certificates
CV or résumé
Statement of purpose
Reference letters
Proof of English language proficiency (if required)

Receive an Offer of Admission

If selected, you will receive an official offer letter.
Check the offer letter carefully.
If you are eligible for a GTA, this is usually mentioned in the offer.

Accept the Offer and Register Full-Time

Accept your admission offer by the given deadline.
Register as a full-time graduate student.
You must be enrolled in both Fall and Winter terms to remain eligible for GTA funding.

Confirm GTA Eligibility with Your Department

After registration, your academic department confirms GTA assignments.
GTA positions are allocated based on:
Academic performance (minimum average usually around 75% or higher)
Departmental teaching needs
Availability of funding

Assignment of Teaching Duties

If awarded a GTA:

You will be assigned teaching-related tasks such as tutorials, grading, labs, or academic support.
Workload is typically up to 10 hours per week during the academic year.

Receive GTA Funding

GTA funding is paid in two parts:

A salary portion, paid bi-weekly
A fellowship portion, credited to your student account

Funding amounts depend on whether you are a Master’s or PhD student. Funding usually continues:

Up to 2 years for Master’s students
Up to 4 years for PhD students

Maintain Eligibility

To continue receiving GTA funding, you must:

Remain a full-time student
Maintain the required minimum academic average
Perform assigned teaching duties satisfactorily
Follow university and departmental regulations

Travel and Research Grants

Available to graduate students for conferences or research travel.
Applied for separately during your studies.
Usually awarded once during the program.