Universities and colleges in Canada have until this spring to apply for scholarships worth up to $12,700 for qualifying international students from 21 countries in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) provides these Study in Canada Scholarships directly to the college or university for students from:
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The students need to already be registered in full-time studies at a post-secondary institution in an eligible country or territory and be paying tuition fees to that institution at the time of the application and for the full duration of the exchange.
The deadline to apply under the Study in Canada Scholarships program this year is March 22.
The scholarships offered under the program include:
The colleges and universities also get an additional $500 per scholarship recipient to cover administrative costs once he or she arrives in Canada.
This student exchange program, which replaces the full-degree Study in Canada Scholarships program piloted in 2020, provides students from colleges and universities in eligible countries and territories with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research in Canada.
Applications for the scholarships are evaluated based on:
Colleges and universities can apply for each candidate after registering an account and must complete these applications online.
As part of the application process, colleges and universities need to provide supporting documents, including:
The money provided under these scholarships can be used for:
Foreign nationals who have already applied for Canadian citizenship or permanent residency – or are already participating in another federal scholarship program – are not eligible for the Study in Canada Scholarships.
International students already enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution are also ineligible.