The Study in Canada Scholarships give short-term exchange opportunities for students from post-secondary schools in new qualified countries/territories to study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions at the college, undergraduate, and graduate levels.
The full-degree-based Study in Canada Scholarships program, which was trialled in 2020, has been replaced by this student exchange program. The next competition will give at least 50 scholarships, with the number increasing each year.
In line with the objectives of Canada's International Education Strategy, successful Canadian post-secondary institutions will have the chance to strengthen and diversify their international ties, as well as promote their academic and research excellence in new markets.
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Scholarship Summary
Host Country: Canada
Study Abroad: Study in Canada
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
Eligible Countries: 21 Selected Countries
Reward: CAD 10,200 – CAD 12,700
Deadline: March 22, 2022
Scholarship 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.
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.
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Scholarship Requirements:
Candidates must be:
citizens of one of the following eligible countries/territories:
Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Taiwan;
Europe: Turkey, Ukraine;
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; and
enrolled as a full-time student at post-secondary institution in an eligible country/territory and paying 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.
Scholarship 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.
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Scholarship values vary depending on the duration and level of study:
CAD 10,200 for college, undergraduate or graduate students (Master’s and PhD) for a minimum of four months or one academic term of study or research; or
CAD 12,700 for graduate students (Master’s and PhD) 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 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.
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Selection Criteria
Eligible and complete applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
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 [email protected].
Canadian institutions must:
Complete an online application for each candidate.
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.
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.
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Upload all required documents.
Verify the data prior to 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.