DinwenduThe EduCanada Study in Canada Scholarships provide students from post-secondary institutions located in the new eligible countries/territories with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions at the college, undergraduate, and graduate levels.
This student exchange program replaces the full-degree-based Study in Canada Scholarships program piloted in 2020. At least 50 scholarships will be awarded in the next competition, with the number increasing each year.
Successful Canadian post-secondary institutions will have the opportunity to strengthen and diversify their international linkages and promote their academic and research excellence in the new markets, in line with the objectives of Canada’s International Education Strategy.
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EduCanada Study in Canada Scholarships Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Study Abroad: Study in Canada
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | Ph.D. Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: 21 Selected Countries
- Reward: CAD 10,200 – CAD 12,700
- Deadline: March 22, 2023
EduCanada Study in Canada Scholarships Details:
Canadian post-secondary institutions
Canadian institutions:
- Submit applications on behalf of eligible candidates;
- Promote this scholarship opportunity to their faculty and staff members, as well as to partner institutions from the eligible countries/territories;
- Rank applications based on the institution’s strategic priorities;
- Identify a single person responsible for the submission of applications;
- Sign a Contribution Agreement with DFATD and disburse scholarship funds to successful candidates; and
- Submit qualitative and quantitative reports during the scholarship period.
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Scholarship candidates
Candidates interested in this scholarship program should:
- Make their interest known to their home institution;
- Find out if there is an existing institutional collaboration or exchange agreement between their home institution and a Canadian institution;
- Request information from their home institution about the application process and selection criteria specific to the Canadian partner institution; and
- Ensure they meet the eligibility requirements.
Scholarship Requirements:
Candidates must be:
- Citizens of one of the following eligible countries/territories:
- Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Taiwan;
- Europe: Turkey, Ukraine;
- The Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia;
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda etc.
- Enrolled as a full-time student at a post-secondary institution in an eligible country/territory and paid tuition fees to that institution at the time of application and for the full duration of the exchange.
Candidates are not eligible:
- If they hold or have a pending application for Canadian citizenship or permanent residency;
- If they are already participating in a scholarship program funded by the Government of Canada; and
- If they are already enrolled in a degree, diploma, or certificate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
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EduCanada Study in Canada Scholarships Duration and Reward
The Canadian institution will receive funding from DFATD for all successful candidates in the form of a contribution agreement and will be responsible for providing the funds to scholarship recipients.
Scholarship values vary depending on the duration and level of study:
- CAD 10,200 for college, undergraduate, or graduate students (Master’s and Ph.D.) for a minimum of four months or one academic term of study or research; or
- CAD 12,700 for graduate students (Master’s and Ph.D.) for a period of five to six months of study or research.
In addition to the funds allocated to the recipients by DFATD, Canadian host institutions will receive CAD 500 per scholarship recipient to assist with administrative costs once the scholarship recipient arrives in Canada.
In certain cases, Canadian institutions may be eligible for reimbursement of additional employer compliance fees paid to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.
Eligible expenses
Scholarship funds should be used towards:
- Visa or study/work permit fees;
- Airfare for the scholarship recipient only via the most direct and economical route;
- Health insurance;
- Living expenses, such as accommodation, utilities, and food;
- Ground transportation, including a public transportation pass; and
- Books and supplies are required for the recipient’s study or research, excluding computers and other equipment.
The Canadian institution will receive funding from DFATD in the form of a contribution agreement and disburse funds to scholarship recipients according to its internal processes.
Should a recipient not take up the scholarship, Canadian institutions must return all funds, including the administrative fee, to DFATD.
Selection Criteria
Eligible and complete applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- The 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; and
- Rankings submitted by the Canadian institution.
Note: Priority will be given to candidates who have not previously received a scholarship under the Study in Canada Scholarships program.
Method of Application
All applications are submitted by the Canadian institution on behalf of candidates. Canadian institutions are encouraged to carefully read the instructions before beginning the online application. More information is available on the International Scholarships Canada Application Tool Help webpage.
Instructions for Canadian institutions
Institutions that have trouble filling out or submitting the form should send an email to scholarships-bourses@cbie.ca.
Canadian institutions must:
- Complete an online application for each candidate.
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- Institutions that do not have an account will first need to Register an account.
- Once the institution has logged into their account, they should select the Study in Canada Scholarships program in the “For Non-Canadians” section and click on “Apply Now”.
- Institutions can save applications and complete them at a later time. Both saved and submitted applications will appear on the institution’s profile page.
- Enter data in the fields marked mandatory and follow instructions for each item.
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- The name of the candidate must be the same as it appears on their passport.
- The official name of the candidate’s home institution must be provided in its national language.
- Upload all required documents.
- Verify the data before submission.
- Click SUBMIT. The institution will receive a confirmation message and reference number once the form is submitted.
- Print the form for their records using the print function in the browser.
Visit the organization’s official website to apply
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