APPLY: Government of Canada Scholarships to Study in Canada 2022-23 [Fully Funded]

Government of Canada Scholarships to Study in Canada 2022-23: Interested and eligible candidates are advised 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. This year’s competition of the Government of Canada Scholarship is aimed at awarding at least 50 scholarships, with the number expected to increase each year.

The Study in Canada Scholarships opportunity provide 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 for undergraduate and graduate levels.

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Key Scholarship Details

These are some of the key details about the ongoing Government of Canada Scholarships 2022:

• Scholarship Sponsor(s): Government of Canada (DFATD)
• Host Institution(s): Canadian post-secondary institutions
• Study Level: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
• Scholarship Type: Full Funded Scholarships
• Scholarship Worth: Up to CAD 12,700 for six months
• Number of Awards: 50 per year (number might increase)
• Nationality: Non Canadian Citizens

Who is Eligible for Government of Canada Scholarships 2022-23

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.

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.

Value and Benefits of the Scholarship

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 required for the recipient’s study or research, excluding computers and other equipment.

Roles and Responsibilities

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.

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How to Apply

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.

Visit the Official Website for Further Details.

Application Deadline: March 22, 2022