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.


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