Canada stands out as a top choice for international students globally. Thanks to its exceptional educational institutions, international reputation, and promising work and immigration prospects. What further enhances Canada’s appeal as an education destination is its affordable tuition costs, attributed to a favorable exchange rate and comparatively low fees at Canadian institutions.
Moreover, Canada distinguishes itself by offering bursaries and scholarships to international students. A feature not commonly found in other sought-after education destinations such as the United States. EduCanada, a government organization, facilitates the process by providing a scholarship search tool. This tool enables students to assess their eligibility for financial awards from the Canadian government, foreign governments, and third-party organizations.
Federal Scholarships and Bursaries for New International Students
The Study in Canada Scholarships aims to enrich and broaden opportunities at Canadian post-secondary institutions by attracting a diverse cohort of international students for study or research exchange programs.
Monetary benefits for this initiative vary. Ranging from CAD 10,200 for undergraduate studies (for a four-month/one-semester duration) to CAD 12,700 for graduate-level studies (lasting five to six months).
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Be citizens of valid countries or regions, including Asian countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Taiwan). European countries (Turkey, Ukraine), Middle East and North African territories (Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia). And Sub-Saharan African countries (Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda).
- In addition, assume responsibility for paying tuition fees to the relevant institution at the time of application submission and for the entire duration of their exchange program.
- and lastly, be enrolled as full-time students at a post-secondary institution in eligible countries or regions.
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The Emerging Leaders in America Program
Introduced in 2009 by the Canadian Government, the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program seeks to foster human capital development and nurture future leaders in the Americas.
Financial incentives for this initiative range from CAD 8,200 for undergraduate studies (lasting four months/one semester) to CAD 11,100 for graduate-level studies (lasting five to six months).
Moreover, to qualify for this program, students must:
- Be citizens of qualifying countries or territories, including:
- In the Caribbean: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Turks and Caicos.
- In Central America: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
- In South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
- and lastly, Mexico.
2. Be full-time students in a post-secondary institution based in an eligible country or territory.
3. Be responsible for paying tuition fees to their home institution at the time of application and throughout the entire exchange period.
Furthermore, recipients of these awards may allocate scholarship funds for:
- Visa or study/work permit fees
- Airfare through the most direct and economical route
- Health insurance
- Living expenses, including accommodation, utilities, and food
- Ground transportation, including a public transportation pass
- and lastly, books and supplies necessary for their study or research, excluding computers and other equipment.
Furthermore, the federal government offers additional scholarship awards for postdoctoral and graduate students, students from China, the Americas, and more. Additionally, many Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) provide financial awards for their international students, who may simultaneously qualify for multiple scholarships.
The Canada-ASEAN Scholarships
The Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) program, introduced by the Canadian Government on August 6, 2017, provides short-term study and research opportunities at Canadian post-secondary institutions for students from ASEAN member states. The program focuses on areas contributing to implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Financial incentives for this initiative vary. Ranging from CAD 10,200 for undergraduate studies (lasting four months/one semester) to CAD 12,700 for graduate-level studies (lasting five to six months).
Moreover, eligibility requirements for these awards are as follows:
- Citizenship from an ASEAN member nation. Including Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos (Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)), Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam.
- Current payment of tuition fees to that institution at the time of application and throughout the exchange program period.
- And lastly, full-time enrollment at an ASEAN member state post-secondary institution at the time of application.
