Deadline : March 31, 2020 . Â
Apply for the Study in Canada Scholarships 2020. Following the launch of the new International Education Strategy, Global Affairs Canada is pleased to present the Study in Canada Scholarships program. This program will offer academic scholarships for up to two years of study at the post-secondary level that leads to a diploma, post-secondary or post-graduate certificate, or Master’s degree at a college, technical or vocational school, or university in Canada. The Study in Canada Scholarships program is open to students from all disciplines.
Funding for the Study in Canada Scholarships program is made available by Global Affairs Canada through its legal title: the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD). The Canadian post-secondary institution will receive funding from DFATD for all successful candidates in the form of a contribution agreement and will be responsible for disbursing the funds as scholarships to the recipients.
In addition to the funds allocated to the recipients by DFATD, the Canadian host institution may also claim a one-time fee of CAD 500 per scholarship recipient to assist with administrative costs once the scholarship recipient arrives in Canada.
Benefits
The scholarship value varies depending on the duration, level and program of study.
- Up to CAD 60,000 for one academic year of minimum 8 months and maximum 12 months in duration
- Up to CAD 120,000 for two academic years of maximum 24 months in duration
In addition to the funds allocated to the recipients by DFATD, the Canadian host institution may also claim a one-time fee of CAD 500 per scholarship recipient to assist with administrative costs once the scholarship recipient arrives in Canada.
Eligible expenses under the scholarship value:
- visa and/or study/work permit fees and/or travel expenses related to the collection of biometrics;
- economy-class airfare, for the scholarship recipient only, to Canada by the most direct and economical route and return airfare upon completion of the scholarship. For two-year academic programs with an intervening spring/summer term/semester during which no full-time study or other academic activity required for program completion take place, an additional round-trip economy-class airfare between Canada and the student’s country/territory may be covered;
- health insurance;
- tuition and other mandatory fees for the full-time, on-campus diploma, post-secondary or post-graduate certificate, or Master’s degree;
- living expenses, for the scholarship recipient only, such as accommodation, utilities and food;
- ground public transportation, including a public transportation pass; and
- books and supplies required for the recipient’s study or research, excluding computer equipment.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a scholarship, candidate students:
- must be citizens of one of the following eligible countries: Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Comoros, Djibouti, Fiji, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Liberia, Mauritania, Micronesia, Palau, Tonga, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Vanuatu. Palestinians from the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem are also eligible.
- must not hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency and must not have a pending application for permanent residency in Canada;
- must apply and be admitted to a full-time academic program at a Canadian post-secondary institution;
- should indicate their interest in being considered for the Study in Canada Scholarships program when applying for admission at a Canadian institution; and
- must possess the linguistic competencies necessary to undertake studies in the language of instruction at the Canadian post-secondary institution (English or French).
- Canadian post-secondary institutions are responsible for submitting applications on behalf of eligible candidates
Application
Candidate students:
- who wish to be considered for a Study in Canada Scholarship should apply for admission to a Canadian post-secondary institution and be accepted to the program of their choice;
- are encouraged to indicate their interest in being nominated for a Study in Canada Scholarship when applying for admission; and
- are responsible for providing all Study in Canada Scholarship application documents to the institution by the institution’s deadline.
Required documents:
- Proof of citizenship/identity: a copy of the candidate’s passport or official identity document with valid dates.
- Letter of intent from the post-secondary institution
- Letter of acceptance :a letter confirming the candidate has received admission to the program of study.
- Academic study plan
- CV: a curriculum vitae of the proposed candidate outlining the individual’s qualifications.
- Budget:Â a clear and itemized budget indicating how the scholarship will be used to cover eligible expenses of the candidate (e.g., tuition, living expenses, health insurance).
- Privacy Notice Statement: a copy of the Privacy Notice Statement for non-Canadian participants dated and signed by the candidate.
For more information, visit Study in Canada Scholarships
