Anthropology Scholarships in Canada for Pakistani Students

The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada is currently accepting applications for its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anthropology program. This scholarship offers a minimum annual funding package of CAD 40,000 to eligible full-time doctoral students, with the total funding guaranteeing a minimum of CAD 160,000 over the first four years of study. Both Canadian and international students, including those from Pakistan, can apply for funding after securing admission to the program.

The application deadline for the September 2027 intake is December 15, 2026. UBC's PhD in Anthropology covers various subfields such as sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, biological anthropology, and museum studies. The research-based program is offered on-campus, with the academic year beginning in September 2027.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must generally hold a recognized Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology or a master's degree in a related discipline. They should demonstrate academic preparation and the ability to undertake independent doctoral research. English language proficiency is required for international applicants, with UBC accepting IELTS Academic scores of 7.0, Duolingo scores of 135, or TOEFL iBT scores of 100 under the previous scoring system.

Recommendation letters and a statement of interest are also required as part of the application process.