Study in Canada: EduCanada Scholarships 2023/24
Learn 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.
The new relationships forged by the initiative will fortify bilateral ties, broaden 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.
Under Global Affairs Canada's International Scholarships Program, there is a short-term exchange program called Study in Canada Scholarships.
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:
- fees for a visa or study or work permit
- airfare via the most affordable and direct route
- health coverage
- living costs, including rent, utilities, and groceries
- ground transportation, such as a pass for public transit.
- books and materials needed for their research or studies, excluding computers and other devices.
Canadian institutions are eligible to receive:
- $500 is awarded to each scholarship recipient to help with post-arrival administrative expenses in Canada.
- reimbursement of extra employer compliance fees that, in some circumstances, were paid to Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugees Canada
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 universities are required to return all money, including the administrative fee, to DFATD in the event that a student chooses not to accept the scholarship.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be:
- a citizen of an eligible country or territory
- Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Taiwan
- Europe: Türkiye, Ukraine
- Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda
- a full-time student in a post-secondary educational program in a nation or territory that qualifies
- paying the institution's tuition both when you apply and for the whole exchange period.
You are not eligible for this scholarship if:
- You currently have Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, or you have an application pending.
- You are already taking part in a Canadian government-funded scholarship program.
- You are currently enrolled in a program at a Canadian post-secondary school for a degree, diploma, or certificate.
Canadian postsecondary institutions interested in hosting students must:
- be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
- possess a current, valid student exchange agreement (simply necessary for college or undergraduate study) with the student's home institution that waives tuition for scholarship recipients.
