Ongoing Canada International Scholarships Program in 2025

Study in Canada Scholarships Program (SICS) , funded by Global Affairs Canada through the Academic Relations program, provides opportunities for international students to engage in short-term study or research exchanges in Canadian post-secondary institutions. The program aims to strengthen and diversify Canada’s international linkages and partnerships while fostering academic and cultural connections between Canada and participating countries and territories.

Scholarship Overview

Study in Canada Scholarships Program assists Canadian post-secondary institutions to host international students from Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa for short-term study or research. The program supports students by providing financial assistance for various expenses, including visa or study/work permit fees, airfare, health insurance, living expenses, ground transportation, and academic-related supplies. The scholarships are designed to deepen people-to-people ties and enhance educational engagement between Canada and participating countries.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Study in Canada Scholarships, candidates must:

Citizenship: Be citizens of an eligible country/territory, including:

Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Taiwan – Europe: Turkey, 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.

• Be enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in an eligible country/territory.

• Pay tuition fees to their home institution at the time of application and for the full duration of the scholarship program.

Candidates are not eligible if they:

• Hold or have a pending application for Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

• Are already participating in a scholarship program funded by the Government of Canada.

• Are already enrolled in a degree, diploma, or certificate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Canadian post-secondary institutions interested in hosting students must:

• Be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).

• Have a valid student exchange agreement with the student’s home institution that waives tuition fees for scholarship recipients (required for college/undergraduate study only).

Application Procedures

Interested candidates should apply using the following steps:

• Canadian post-secondary institutions must apply on behalf of eligible candidates.

• Institutions abroad should promote the program to their students and explore student exchange agreements with Canadian institutions.

• Students interested in short-term studies or research in Canada should review the eligibility criteria and contact their institution’s international office for application details.

• Canadian institutions must submit applications by March 18, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Benefits of Study in Canada Scholarships Program

The Study in Canada Scholarships offer various benefits, including:

• Financial support for short-term study or research in Canada.

• Coverage for visa or study/work permit fees, airfare, health insurance, living expenses, ground transportation, and academic-related supplies.

• A diverse and inclusive academic environment in Canadian institutions.

• Strengthened academic and cultural linkages between Canada and participating countries.

• Enhanced academic and professional development through international experience.

Application and Deadline

Selected candidates may arrive in Canada as early as August 1, 2025, for the fall semester and no later than February 1, 2026, for the winter/spring semester. Students should submit their visa or study/work permit applications as early as possible to avoid delays.

Deadline: The application period for the Study in Canada Scholarships is open for the 2025-2026 academic year. Canadian institutions must apply on behalf of eligible candidates by March 18, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/study-in-canada-sep-etudes-au-canada-pct.aspx?lang=eng