At least 50 scholarships will be awarded in this year’s competition of the Government of Canada Scholarships for Study in Canada in the 2022-2023 academic session, with the number expected to increase each year. Interested candidates are requested to apply now for a study place in Canadian post-secondary institutions of their choice, who will then apply for the scholarships on their behalf.
The Study through the Canadian Government Scholarships provides students from post-secondary institutions located in the new eligible countries/territories with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions at the college, undergraduate, and graduate levels.
Government of Canada Scholarships Brief Description
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Government of Canada (DFATD)
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarships
- Host Institution(s): Canadian post-secondary institutions
- Scholarship Worth: Up to CAD 12,700 for six months
- Number of Awards: 50 per year (the number might increase)
- Study Level: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
- Nationality: Non-Canadian Citizens
Government of Canada Scholarship 2022-2023 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Canadian government scholarships for international students, candidates must be:
- Citizens of one of the following eligible countries/territories:
- Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Taiwan;
- Europe: Turkey, Ukraine;
- The 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 a post-secondary institution in an eligible country/territory and paid tuition fees to that institution at the time of application and for the full duration of the exchange.
The Canadian post-secondary institution must:
- Be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI);
- Have a valid student exchange agreement with the candidate’s home institution that waives tuition fees for scholarship recipients. For college and undergraduate research applications with no agreement, a letter issued by the Canadian institution’s international office or equivalent will be accepted; and
- Inform both the candidate and their home institution of any mandatory fees that, in exceptional cases, cannot be waived, prior to applying for a scholarship on the candidate’s behalf.
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Canadian Government Scholarships for International Students Value and Benefits
The scholarship is valued at CAD 10,200 or CAD 12,700 depending on study duration and the 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 are required for the recipient’s study or research, excluding computers and other equipment.
How to Apply for Government of Canada Scholarship, Roles, and Responsibilities
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.
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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.
Post-secondary institutions from eligible countries/territories should:
- Communicate with partner institutions in Canada to confirm or explore institutional collaborations and student exchange agreements;
- Promote this scholarship opportunity through their international offices;
- Identify candidates who meet the eligibility and admission requirements for the Canadian partner institution;
- Provide supporting documents for their candidates to the Canadian partner institution, which is responsible for submitting the scholarship applications; and
- Advise selected candidates to gain additional linguistic training and intercultural skills before their departure.
