The Canadian Government is giving out sponsorhips for a short-term exchange program meant to cater for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in partaking in a 4-month exchange program in Canada.
The award is designed to expand opportunities for Canadian post-secondary institutions to attract international students from various countries and territories.
Parameters:
- Applicants must come from one of the following regions:
- Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Taiwan
- Europe: Türkiye, Ukraine
- Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda
- You qualify if you are enrolled in a post-secondary institution in an eligible country.
- Candidates must be paying for their tuition fees to that institution at the time of application and for the entire duration of their exchange
Unqualification:
You are not qualified if you:
- hold or have a pending application for Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
- are currently enrolled in a scholarship programme supported by the Canadian government.
- have already enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Conditions:
- You will participate in full time studies or research as directed by the Canadian institution (Your main focus should be the studies/research)
- Students are to return to their home country after the exchange program is over
- Avoid clinical training or clinically-oriented research involving direct patient-care
- Scholarships cannot be deferred or renewed
NB: If these conditions are not met, the scholarship may be cancelled.
Perks:
- The value of this scholarship is $10,200 – $10,700 (CAD). This amount could be used by the student to take care of the following:
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- Visa or study/work permit
- Airfare
- Health insurance
- Accommodation and feeding
- Ground transportation
- books and other supplies required
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Guiding Procedure For The Government Scholarships
Closing Date: March 19, 2024, 11:59 p.m. EST