University of the Fraser Valley offers 25+ named entrance scholarships, of which 6 are accessible to Indian applicants.
Two run directly at the Abbotsford campus for international students, and four run at the UFV India Chandigarh campus for Indian domestic entrants and continuing students.
- Standard international UG tuition (2026-27 indicative): CAD 15,744 (INR 10.80 Lakhs) per year for a Bachelor of Arts at UFV Abbotsford.
- With International Regional Entrance Scholarship: First-year cost drops to CAD 10,744 (INR 7.37 Lakhs) after the CAD 5,000 (INR 3.43 Lakhs) tuition credit.
- With International Excellence Entrance Scholarship stack: CAD 20,000 (INR 13.72 Lakhs) tuition credit spread across four years, holding net annual tuition near CAD 10,744 (INR 7.37 Lakhs).
- Next scholarship consideration window: Rolling; automatic on UFV program application. Tentative Fall 2026 international-application close is July 25, 2026.
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 CAD = INR 68.59 as of August 2026. Tuition figures reflect indicative 2026-27 international rates published on UFV Abbotsford program pages.
Table of Contents
- University of the Fraser Valley Scholarships for UG Students
- University of the Fraser Valley Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
- India-Specific Scholarships at University of the Fraser Valley
- University of the Fraser Valley PhD Scholarships
- External Government Scholarships
- University of the Fraser Valley Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
University of the Fraser Valley Scholarships for UG Students
UFV runs three named international entrance scholarships at the Abbotsford campus. Indian students qualify for two of them by region and academic criteria.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Indian Applicants | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Excellence Entrance Scholarship (renewable) | CAD 20,000 total (CAD 5,000 × 4 yrs); INR 13.72 Lakhs | Four-year bachelor’s; Grade 12 GPA 3.75; maintain 3.0 CGPA at UFV each year | Eligible; no country restriction | Automatic on UFV program application; 10 awards per year, first-come first-served |
| International Regional Entrance Scholarship | CAD 5,000 one-time; INR 3.43 Lakhs | Four-year bachelor’s or two-year diploma; Grade 12 GPA 3.0; South Asia priority region | Eligible; India sits inside the South Asia priority band | Automatic; 30 awards annually, split 15 Summer and 15 Fall |
| International BC High School Entrance Scholarship | CAD 5,000; INR 3.43 Lakhs | Four-year bachelor’s; BC or certified offshore high school graduates | Not eligible unless applicant graduated from a BC-certified school | Automatic on program application |
Grade 12 applicants who cross a 3.75 CGPA on final courses sit in the strongest position because the Excellence award stacks to CAD 20,000 (INR 13.72 Lakhs) across four years.
Students holding a 3.0 to 3.74 CGPA qualify for the Regional Entrance Scholarship, which delivers a one-time CAD 5,000 (INR 3.43 Lakhs) tuition credit against year-one fees.
Reddit Insight: The BC High School Entrance Scholarship reads as open to internationals on aggregator sites, but the UFV page restricts it to BC or certified offshore school graduates. Confirm your school’s BC-affiliated status before counting on the CAD 5,000.
Explore More: UFV Overview | UFV Admissions
University of the Fraser Valley Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
UFV runs a limited slate of graduate programs, including the MSW, MA in Criminal Justice, MEd, and MBA. UFV does not publish dedicated international Master’s entrance scholarships for the 2026-27 intake.
Indian applicants entering a UFV Master’s should plan for full international tuition and pursue external funding routes and in-course bursaries listed below.
| Support | Amount | Eligibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| UFV in-course bursary applications | Case-by-case; typical range CAD 500 to CAD 3,000 (INR 34,295 to INR 2.06 Lakhs) | Enrolled Master’s students demonstrating financial need | Applied for after enrolment through UFV Financial Aid and Awards |
| Mitacs Accelerate research internship | CAD 15,000+ per unit (INR 10.29 Lakhs+) | Graduate student matched to a Canadian industry partner via a UFV faculty supervisor | Requires named industry partner; UFV faculty participation is opportunistic, not blanket |
| SSHRC Storyteller Award | CAD 3,000 (INR 2.06 Lakhs) | Enrolled graduate students working on SSHRC-funded topics | Competitive national award; UFV Master’s students may enter |
Master’s applicants who need larger federal awards typically apply to Tri-agency-eligible universities (Canada’s national research councils SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR) alongside UFV. Doing so preserves access to CGS-M nominations that UFV cannot make.
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India-Specific Scholarships at University of the Fraser Valley
UFV runs a Chandigarh campus called UFV India, also branded as Fraser Valley India. Indian students complete the first one to three years of a bachelor’s there before transferring to the Abbotsford campus.
Four awards at the UFV India campus target Indian domestic entrants and continuing students.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Entrance Scholarship (extended anniversary award) | INR 2,00,000 (CAD 2,915) | All new enrollees at UFV India; no program restriction | Automatic on program enrolment approval |
| Grade 12 Merit Entrance Scholarship | INR 1,00,000 / 75,000 / 50,000 (CAD 1,458 / 1,093 / 729) for top three | Highest, second, and third-highest Grade 12 percentage among incoming freshmen | Assessed automatically from admission file |
| Continued Academic Excellence Award | INR 25,000 per year (CAD 364) | Current UFV India students holding CGPA 3.67 and 30 completed credits in the last year | Automatic evaluation; no probation status |
| Opinder Dhaliwal Academic Excellence Award | INR 48,000 per year (CAD 699) | Current UFV India students holding CGPA 4.03 and 30 completed credits in the last year | Automatic evaluation; no probation status |
- UFV India tuition for years 1 and 2: Roughly 60% below Abbotsford international rates for equivalent courses.
- Transfer trigger: After year 1, 2, or 3 at UFV India, completed credits transfer directly into the UFV Canada bachelor’s.
- Four-year budget effect: Cumulative saving of approximately CAD 18,000 (INR 12.35 Lakhs) against a full Abbotsford enrolment path.
Reddit Insight: Indian families frequently pick the two-plus-two split, starting at UFV India and transferring to Abbotsford. This routes total four-year tuition below CAD 45,000 (INR 30.87 Lakhs), against roughly CAD 63,000 (INR 43.21 Lakhs) for the full Abbotsford route.
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University of the Fraser Valley PhD Scholarships
UFV does not offer doctoral programs. Indian students planning a Canadian PhD should apply to research-intensive universities eligible for federal Tri-agency funding.
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship-Doctoral (CGRS D) replaced the Vanier CGS starting the 2025-26 cycle. It pays CAD 40,000 (INR 27.44 Lakhs) per year for up to three years.
Nominations flow through the applicant’s host Canadian university. UFV is not a CGRS D nominating institution, so PhD applicants should target leading research universities such as Toronto, UBC, or McGill.
Indian doctoral applicants who begin at UFV as a Master’s student can transfer credits to a research-heavy Canadian university and apply for CGRS D at the doctoral stage.
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External Government Scholarships
Three external funding routes carry decision-relevant weight for Indian applicants who plan UFV study or a follow-on Canadian graduate program.
| Scholarship | Sponsor | Amount | Level | Deadline (tentative) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitacs Globalink Research Internship | Government of Canada and Mitacs | CAD 4,500 (INR 3.09 Lakhs) stipend plus travel | Undergraduate summer research | September 17, 2026 for Summer 2027 cycle | Twelve-week placement; requires a Canadian host faculty match; UFV participation is limited but possible |
| Canada Graduate Scholarship-Master’s (CGS-M) | Government of Canada (SSHRC / NSERC / CIHR) | CAD 27,000 (INR 18.52 Lakhs) for one year | Master’s | December 1, 2026 for 2027-28 awards | Nomination via host Canadian university; not available through UFV directly |
| SICI Shastri Student Research in India Fellowship (SSRIF) | Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute | Up to CAD 8,500 (INR 5.83 Lakhs) project grant | Graduate and doctoral research | Tentative October 31, 2026 for 2027 project year | Supports research travel to Indian host institutions from Canadian universities |
Mitacs Globalink is the most realistic external route for a UFV undergraduate if a research placement matches. Applicants with strong faculty backing at UFV should register interest by mid-August.
Applicants who need the larger federal awards typically pair a UFV application with a research-university application. This preserves access to CGS-M and CGRS D nominations that UFV cannot issue.
University of the Fraser Valley Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the maximum scholarship an Indian student can stack at UFV Abbotsford?
Ans. The International Excellence Entrance Scholarship pays CAD 20,000 (INR 13.72 Lakhs) total over four years, structured as CAD 5,000 per year on renewal at a 3.0 CGPA. Grade 12 applicants need a minimum 3.75 CGPA on final approved courses and must enter a four-year bachelor’s program. Only 10 of these awards are issued per year on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ques. When should an Indian student apply to be considered for UFV international scholarships?
Ans. Both the Excellence and Regional Entrance Scholarships are automatic when you apply to a UFV program. Awards are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Submit your UFV program application, fee, English proof, and transcripts at least four to six months before your target Fall or Winter intake.
Ques. Do Indian students need to submit a separate scholarship application at UFV?
Ans. No separate scholarship application is required for the two international entrance scholarships. UFV reviews GPA, region, and intake fit from the program application itself. The domestic UFV Entrance Scholarship suite requires Canadian citizenship or PR status and uses a March 10 annual deadline that does not apply to Indian international applicants.
Ques. What GPA does an Indian applicant need to secure a UFV international scholarship?
Ans. A Grade 12 CGPA of 3.0 on approved subjects unlocks the CAD 5,000 (INR 3.43 Lakhs) International Regional Entrance Scholarship. A CGPA of 3.75 unlocks the International Excellence Entrance Scholarship worth CAD 20,000 (INR 13.72 Lakhs) over four years. On the Indian CBSE and ISC scale, 3.75 corresponds broadly to 85% and above on final Class 12 marks.
Ques. Does the UFV International Excellence Entrance Scholarship cover Abbotsford living costs?
Ans. The award is issued as a tuition credit and does not fund rent, food, or transit in Abbotsford. Annual living costs run around CAD 12,397 (INR 8.50 Lakhs) per UFV’s published estimate. Indian students typically bridge the gap with on-campus part-time work up to 24 hours weekly, family support, or education loans.
Ques. Can Indian students save on UFV tuition by starting at the Chandigarh campus?
Ans. Yes, the UFV India campus in Chandigarh charges fees roughly 60% below Abbotsford rates for years one and two of a bachelor’s. Students transfer credits into the UFV Canada bachelor’s after year one, two, or three, and remain eligible for the India-campus awards during their India years. Cumulative four-year saving lands near CAD 18,000 (INR 12.35 Lakhs).
Scholarships offered
Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $1,500
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Axol Science Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $2,000
- Type: Company-Sponsored
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Business Administration Scholarships
- International Student Eligible: No
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
University of Montreal Scholarships
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: College-Specific
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $1,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: 1
Go Clean Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $3,500
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: 1
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Likes
- The Library : Library is usually our normal spot to go after the lectures and it has a very pleasant environment which helps to study
- Teachers: The Professors are great they know about the Courses they are teaching and always help the students
- Student Services: There are services for all kinds of things as an international student ranging from academic advisors to financial aid International department
Dislikes
- Sometimes it is difficult to find a spot in library
- There is a gym on campus but it is too small and not fully equipped
- The Membership for the sports is not included inside the few and have to pay around 45 CAD extra per semester
Scholarship
- There are very few scholarships in the university and they are mostly for domestic students, which are rarely given. There are some scholarships for international around $3k but they are given rarely; they are listed on website of University Neither me nor any my batchmates received this so don't know much about that and usually only a handful students get any scholarships.
- I took accommodation off campus, as on campus is really expensive—around 1k per month just for rent. Off campus I found on Facebook marketplace for $500 a month a private room, which includes all amenities like wifi electricity water heat and a shared washroom and kitchen.
- I would recommend finding off-campus housing, as on-campus housing is usually very high priced and as a student, it is not a good decision, as we can find better places outside campus.
Likes
- My Professor have been the best thing throughout my university journeyy. Being an international student it was hard tot maintain my grades but my professors helped me a lot, and supported me.
- The infrastructure is amazing and if you like to study in Nature then the university is your best free time study spot.
- The students here. There’s a huge diverse culture in the university which makes it interesting meeting new people everyday.
Dislikes
- The lack of hangout spots make the university look dull
- The food outlets close early in the university so you have to bring food in you have classes in the evening.
- They charge for each and every stupid stuff.
- The university made a group for all the students that were going to join in from the next semester, which made it easier to connect with my classmates and more students in the university and through that WhatsApp group, I found my first ever roommates.
- I shifted in with them when I moved into this country but later on I found more friends and I have kept changing my houses.
- It’s not that hard to find housing here. I’ve already changed like six houses here and like, it’s not that hard.
Likes
- Yes I chose this university because it is a cheaper option to complete your bachelor's in Canada.
Scholarship
No I did not receive any scholarship.
The overall experience is good there are good number of international students over here so it feels relatable to everyone.
Likes
- The fact they had a campus in Chandigarh. The fee wasn't too bad in comparison to other Canadian institutions.
- The fact they have a Campus in Chandigarh, India. So, Indian students can start their degree in the comfort of their home and can take a transfer to the Canadian campus after the 1st year or the 2nd year. This way you save up on tuition fees and also adapt to the Canadian Education System before moving to Canada. And after you graduate, you get a degree from the University without the mention of you being in a different campus for the first two years. It's the same degree you'd get if you studied in Canada for 4 years.
Dislikes
- The professors in Abbotsford Campus are very below average. They don't focus on actual learning, but just somehow finishing the courses and moving on to the next one. Out of the 20 courses I did in Abbotsford Campus, I only learned something new in maybe 2 or 3 courses. All the other courses were absolutely a waste of time. Even in a very practical course, they'll read off of a powerpoint presentation, without teaching anything practical or useful. Even the exams were useless. I don't think I learned anything that directly translated into my professional life.
Scholarship
I did receive a scholarship for my grade 12th score. It was about 75000INR.
Overall experience was dissatisfying. I would blame some of it on COVID since, most of our classes in the last two semester were online and professors weren't used to it. But in terms of making memories, connections, friends it was good. But not so useful in terms of learning transferable skills to the professional world.
Likes
- I wanted to study abroad but wasn't ready to leave India so soon. They have a satellite campus in Chandigarh, where I belong, and offer transfer after attending it for one year. So, I thought this was the best opportunity to spend some time in India while receiving Canadian education.
Scholarship
No, I did not receive any scholarships but you can apply for them online on the university's website if you meet the requirements.
It has been a great platform to expand my horizons and get as much experience as I can.
Likes
- I wanted to expand my horizon and take more hands-on approach for my education, which most Indian colleges cannot do, hence i decided this college
- The subject is very hands-on and very interesting. more over the teacher and faculty is also very helpful. the campus is also fully AC. There is more practical test as compared to theory and the final test are also practical
Dislikes
- The campus is very small and some subjects are very hard. Moreover unlike Indian colleges where you have to pay a fine and reattempt the paper if you fail a subject, you have to spend 4 months and huge sums of money (depending on the course fee) to redo the exam
Scholarship
There is a Deans list in the college, if you maintain a CGPA of above 3.7 then you are eligible to be in the deans list and one of its advantage is scholarship.
The overall experience is great. The BCIS course is one of the toughest but it is a very vast field.
Likes
- I am happy I chose this university because due to the lesser strength of students compared to orher universities, professors can put more focus on us. We can reach professors easily and they are always ready to help. I had mental health problems and the university had resources for that too, my professors were very understanding. I would recommend this university
There weren’t any specific courses but just the ielts test - i think 6.5 band and above. I have always wanted a career in policing, this university offers bachelors in criminal justice , which other universities don't offer
We don't get accommodation on our own very easily here, they provide us accommodation which is really good and if we don't opt for that then it would be difficult for us.
Scholarship
I got Dean's list in my previous semester as I scored 4 GPA and minimum to get into the Deans list is 3.67 GPA
I initially took admission in UFV India and then I took transfer to UFV, Canada. One of the reasons was easy transfer to Canadian campus. Also it is ranked well in Canada.
Scholarship
No
One of the branch of UFV was in Chandigarh, so we could transfer to Canada after completing 2 years of our degree.
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