Government of Canada International Scholarship
The government of Canada offers several scholarship programs to support candidates from abroad who wish to study, conduct research, or gain professional development in Canada on a short-term basis. These programs include:
- Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)
Undergraduate and graduate students from the Caribbean and South America - Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED)
Undergraduate and graduate students from ASEAN member states - Study in Canada Scholarships
Undergraduate and graduate students from:
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
- Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)
Government Scholarships
Scholarship values vary depending on the duration and level of study. The table below summarises the scholarship values for the different programs:
| Award Amount | Duration | Level of Study | Program |
| $15,900 CAD | 8 months | Undergraduate | SEED, Study in Canada Scholarships |
| $12,700 CAD | 5-6 months | Graduate | SEED, Study in Canada Scholarships |
| $11,100 CAD | 5-6 months | Graduate | ELAP |
| $10,200 CAD | 4 months undergraduate undergraduate | Undergraduate; Graduate | SEED, Study in Canada Scholarships |
| $8,200 CAD | 4 months undergraduate | Undergraduate; Graduate | EL |
How to Apply
Early preparation for scholarship applications is encouraged. Note, however, that applicants should wait to begin until the scholarship application period begins. Eligibility requirements and required application documents may change each year.
The instructions below are ONLY for students who wish to conduct research. If you instead wish to register in courses as part of a study exchange, you’ll need to follow the instructions for students interested in a course-based exchange. Please note that we cannot accept applications for students wishing to conduct research and take courses; you must choose one or the other.
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