The application window for the academic year 2024-2025 is currently open. The deadline for applications from eligible applicants is March 19, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST, for Canadian universities.
Study in Canada. With the help of scholarships, more Canadian post-secondary institutions will be able to accept foreign students on short-term study or research exchanges from a variety of nations and territories. Institutions will be able to showcase their academic and research quality in new markets and expand and enhance their international connections as a result.
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The new relationships forged by the program will fortify bilateral ties, diversify and enhance Canada’s educational engagement with a wide range of partners, and support the government of Canada’s larger endeavors to diversify its foreign commerce.
As part of Global Affairs Canada’s International Scholarships Program, the Study in Canada Scholarships are a short-term exchange initiative.
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Eligibility Scholarships to Study in Canada
To be eligible, you must be:
- ✔ a citizen of an eligible country or territory
- Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, and Taiwan
- Europe: Turkey, Ukraine
- Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda
- ✔ a student enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in an eligible country or territory
- ✔ paying tuition fees to that institution at the time of application and for the full duration of your exchange.
You are not eligible for this scholarship if:
- You hold or have a pending application for Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
- You are already participating in a scholarship program funded by the government of Canada.
- You are already enrolled in a degree, diploma, or certificate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
Canadian postsecondary institutions interested in hosting students must:
- ✔ be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
- ✔ have a valid student exchange agreement with the student’s home institution that waives tuition fees for scholarship recipients (required for college/undergraduate study only).
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Scholarship value and duration
| Award component | Value | Duration | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| College / undergraduate (4 months) | $10,200 | Four months or one academic term | Study or research at the college or undergraduate level. A valid student exchange agreement that waives tuition fees is required. |
| Graduate (4 months) | $10,200 | Four months or one academic term | Study or research at the graduate level (Masters and PhD). A student exchange agreement is not required. |
| Graduate (5-6 months) | $12,700 | Five to six months | Study or research at the graduate level (Masters and PhD). A student exchange agreement is not required. |
Eligible expenses
Selected students may use scholarship funds towards:
- ✔ visa or study/work permit fees
- ✔ airfare via the most direct and economical route
- ✔ health insurance
- ✔ living expenses, such as accommodation, utilities, and food
- ✔ ground transportation, including a public transportation pass
- ✔ books and supplies required for their study or research, excluding computers and other equipment.
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Canadian institutions are eligible to receive:
- ✔ $500 per scholarship recipient to aid with administrative costs once the student arrives in Canada.
- ✔ reimbursement of additional employer compliance fees paid to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada in some cases
How funding works
Under its official name, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Development (DFATD), Global Affairs Canada will provide funding to Canadian institutions in the form of a non-negotiable contribution agreement. These institutions will then be in charge of disbursing the funds to the successful students in accordance with their internal procedures. Canadian institutions are required to return all money, including the administrative fee, to DFATD in the event that a student chooses not to accept the scholarship.
Application process
Canadian institutions must apply on behalf of eligible students before the deadline.
Before the application period
Canadian institutions interested in hosting students should:
- ✔ promote the scholarship to faculty and staff members.
- ✔ promote the scholarship to eligible partner institutions
- ✔ explore student exchange agreements with eligible partner institutions.
Non-Canadian institutions interested in sending students to Canada should:
- ✔ review eligibility requirements
- ✔ explore student exchange agreements with Canadian institutions
- ✔ promote this scholarship to students
- ✔ identify students who meet the eligibility and admission requirements for the Canadian partner institution.
Students interested in studying in Canada under this scholarship should:
- ✔ review the eligibility requirements.
- ✔ ask your international office if your school has an exchange agreement with a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- ✔ contact your international office to learn more about the application process and any admission requirements for the Canadian institution.
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Application instructions
Application instructions for Canadian institutions applying on behalf of eligible students
- Assign a program coordinator to complete applications.
- Select “Login or Register” to create a My EduCanada account.
- Once you have logged into your account, select the Study in Canada Scholarships Program and click “Apply”.
- Enter data in the required fields and follow the instructions on the application form.
- Click “Validate and save” as you progress through the application form.
- Upload all required supporting documents. Each document must be smaller than 5 MB and in .jpg, .gif, .png, .pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt or .xlsx format.
- Review all components of your application for accuracy and completeness.
- Read and accept the conditions of the “Declaration and Permission” statement. Click “Submit”. You will receive a confirmation message and a reference number for submitted applications.
- Save or print a copy of your completed application form using the “Download” function.
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Supporting documents
Scholarship selection criteria
We evaluate applications based on:
- merit of the research or study to be undertaken in Canada
- benefit to the home institution and peers
- benefit to the Canadian institution, supervisor, and peers
- strength of the linkages to be created through the proposed exchange
- rankings submitted by the Canadian institution
We give priority to students who have not previously received a scholarship under the Global Affairs Canada Short-Term Exchange Program.
Application deadline
The deadline for Canadian institutions to submit online applications on behalf of students is 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 19, 2024.
Canadian institutions should establish an earlier deadline with students and their home institutions to ensure timely receipt of supporting documents.
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Notification of results
The scholarship administrator will communicate successful results to Canadian institutions in the spring. The administrator will not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.
Institutions are responsible for notifying students of successful results.
Students should contact their home institution or the Canadian institution regarding the status of their application.
Student arrival in Canada
Selected students may arrive as early as August 1, 2024 for the fall semester and no later than February 1, 2025 for the winter/spring semester. Failure to arrive during this time may result in the cancellation of the scholarship.
Students should submit their visa or study/work permit application as early as possible to avoid delays.
Scholarship conditions
Students selected for a scholarship agree to:
- engage in full-time studies or research as defined by the Canadian institution
- abstain from clinical training or clinically-oriented research involving direct patient-care
- focus primarily on full-time studies or research during their stay in Canada
- return to their home institutions after the scholarship period to complete their studies
Failure to meet these conditions may result in the cancellation of the scholarship.
Additional information
- Scholarships cannot be deferred and are not renewable
- Scholarships are subject to availability of funding from the Government of Canada
- Scholarships are not taxable for either the Canadian institution or the scholarship recipient
Contact us
Contact the scholarship administrator by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 613-237-4820
