Each year, the GKS awards a number of prizes, aimed mainly at promoting young scholars. All applications sent to the GKS office by November 1 of each year will be considered by the president.
More information can be found here: http://www.kanada-studien.org/forderpreise/forderprogramme/
Also the Foundation for Canadian Studies (Stiftung für Kanada-Studien) offers several scholarships for doctoral and post-doctoral students.
Deadline: November 1