For international students seeking Postgraduate (Master's/Taught) scholarships in Canada, the primary requirement is meeting the university's general Graduate Admission English Language Proficiency (ELP) standard. The vast majority of internal scholarships, fellowships, and funding packages are tied directly to an offer of admission, meaning meeting the ELP requirement for your specific program is a prerequisite for scholarship eligibility.

The minimum scores for IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT are listed below for the top 10 Canadian universities, but remember that individual departments and programs (especially competitive ones like MBA, Journalism, or Law) often require significantly higher scores.

1. University of Toronto

1. Requirements:
2. IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 7.0 with no component less than 6.5.
3. TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score of 93 with minimum section scores of 22 in Writing/Speaking. Note: Many programs (e.g., Engineering, Management) require 100 or higher.
4. Conditions: For most graduate funding (e.g., the base funding package for MA/MSc thesis students or major internal awards), the ELP requirement must be met before a final, unconditional offer of admission is extended. Meeting the minimum score does not guarantee admission or a scholarship; a high score is often necessary for competitive programs.

2. McGill University

1. Requirements:
2. IELTS Academic: Minimum overall band score of 6.5 or greater (Academic module).
3. TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score of 86, with no less than 20 in each of the four component scores.
4. Conditions: These are the university minimums; most programs require higher scores. The ELP must be satisfied for admission. McGill's graduate funding packages for taught programs are often program-specific (e.g., MBA scholarships), and eligibility is automatic upon admission once the ELP and academic requirements are met.

3. University of British Columbia (UBC)

1. Requirements (Vancouver Campus - Minimums):
2. IELTS Academic: Minimum overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
3. TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score of 90 for the internet-based exam, with minimum component scores of 22 (Reading, Listening) and 21 (Writing, Speaking).
4. Conditions: Individual graduate programs at UBC frequently set higher ELP standards. For instance, the Department of English Language & Literatures requires IELTS $7.5$ (no component less than $7.0$) or TOEFL $104$. Scholarship eligibility (e.g., Affiliated Fellowships) hinges on meeting the program's specific ELP and admission criteria.

4. McMaster University

1. Requirements:
2. IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four modules.
3. TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score of 86 with a minimum score of 20 in each component.
4. Conditions: These are the minimum scores, but specific departments (like Health Sciences or Engineering) often require an overall score of 7.0 or higher in IELTS. Scholarships and financial aid (TAships, RAships) are tied to the program offer, which is conditional on meeting the stated ELP.

5. University of Alberta

1. Requirements:
2. IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 on each band.
3. TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score of 90 with a minimum of 21 on each section.
4. Conditions: The Faculty of Graduate Studies establishes these minimums, but your chosen department may impose a higher standard. Scholarships (like the International Graduate Student Scholarship) are only available to those who have met the ELP for their specific program of study.

6. Université de Montréal (UdeM)

1. Requirements (English-Taught Programs): UdeM is primarily a French-language institution. For the few programs offered in English or requiring high English proficiency:
2. IELTS Academic: Typically requires a minimum overall score of 6.5 (varies by faculty).
3. TOEFL iBT: Typically requires a minimum overall score of 86-90 (varies by faculty).
4. Conditions: For taught programs, the primary consideration for scholarships is often the academic record. However, non-francophone students admitted to French-language programs who meet certain academic criteria are eligible for the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption, a major financial award.

7. University of Waterloo

1. Requirements:
2. IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 6.5 with 6.0 in Writing and Speaking.
3. TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score of 90 (some programs, like Engineering, require 93-100) with 25 in Writing and 25 in Speaking.
4. Conditions: Waterloo has one of the higher requirements for Writing/Speaking sub-scores, which directly impacts the ability to receive a scholarship. Eligibility for the university's major graduate awards requires a successful, unconditional offer of admission.

8. Western University

1. Requirements:
2. IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 on any band.
3. TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score of 86 with no score below 20 in any of the four sections.
4. Conditions: As with all Canadian universities, Western's minimums can be superseded by program-specific requirements. Graduate scholarships are based on academic excellence, but the applicant must first satisfy the ELP for their program to be considered for admission and funding.

9. Queen's University

1. Requirements:
2. IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
3. TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score of 88 with a minimum of 24 in Writing, 22 in Speaking, 22 in Reading, and 20 in Listening.
4. Conditions: Queen's generally sets a higher overall IELTS score for graduate admissions. The ELP is a non-negotiable step; once met, the academic profile is evaluated for eligibility for internal awards like the Queen's Graduate Awards (QGA).

10. University of Calgary

1. Requirements:
2. IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no section less than 6.0.
3. TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score of 86 with no section below 20.
4. Conditions: The ELP requirement must be met and the scores submitted directly from the testing agency. Scholarship applications (like the International Entrance Scholarship) are typically reviewed only after the applicant has been deemed academically eligible and has satisfied all admission requirements, including the ELP.