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This list of Canadian universities by endowment groups the universities in Canada according to their endowments. As of the end of the 2023/2024 fiscal year, the total value of endowments at Canadian universities was over $23 billion.
In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which is the biggest contributor to the Plan, this process is managed by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in Britain, a non-departmental public body, and funded by the Department for International Development.
Various rankings also evaluate universities based on research output. Several Canadian-based publication have produced rankings of universities in Canada, the most prominent being the news magazine Maclean's under the name Guide to Canadian Universities which began in 1991. [1]
In 2024, Canada ranked fourth in the world in U.S. News & World Report's Best Countries rankings, with an overall indexed score of 94.1 out of 100: Canada's strong ranking was due to its performance in several categories. [2] Canada has been ranked in the top five countries by U.S. News for the past four years.
After a review period, the 2011–12 scholarship round opened for applications in February 2011. In 2011–12, the number of scholarships was increased to more than 700 worldwide. In 2015–16, the number of scholarships was increased to 1,500. [6] In 2017–18, the total number of scholarships was 1,650. [7]
The Loran Scholars Foundation is a national charitable organization founded in 1988 that selects 36 students entering university in Canada each year for the Loran Award. The Foundation looks beyond grades to identify values-driven youth who demonstrate strength of character, a deep commitment to service, and exceptional leadership potential.
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The George J. Mitchell Scholarships, awarded annually by the US-Ireland Alliance, provide funding for graduate study in Ireland (in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland). The first class of scholars began their studies in 2000. On average, approximately 350 young Americans apply for the 12 scholarships each year. [1]