Government of Canada Scholarships offers several scholarship programs to support candidates from abroad who wish to study, or conduct research in Canada on a short-term basis.
The University of Alberta in Edmonton is one of the top teaching and research universities in Canada, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering and health sciences.
Scholarship Details:
Within a vibrant and supportive learning environment, the University of Alberta discovers, disseminates and applies new knowledge through teaching and learning, research and creative activity, community involvement and partnerships.
The Government of Canada International Scholarships provides numerous scholarship opportunities for international candidates interested in pursuing short-term studies or research in Canada. These programs include:
Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)
Undergraduate and graduate students from:
Caribbean: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos
Central America: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama
North America: Mexico
South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
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: Türkiye, 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
Scholarship Requirements:
For undergraduate applications for a research-based experience, a written institutional collaboration and student exchange agreement or memorandum of understanding between the Canadian institution and the candidate’s home institution is desirable but not mandatory. Instead of an agreement, you will be required to provide a Letter of Invitation from the University of Alberta professor who has agreed to supervise you.
For graduate applications, an inter-institutional agreement is desirable but not mandatory. If there is no existing exchange agreement, graduate applications which involve a new or established collaboration between professors from a Canadian institution and the candidate’s home institution will be accepted.
Applications and required supporting documents should be submitted directly to University of Alberta International by candidates through the University of Alberta International Government of Canada Scholarships Research Application Form.
Applicants must be enrolled full-time in their proposed degree program at the time of application. For example, if the application period falls during a gap between the student’s Master’s and PhD enrollment, unfortunately, they will not be deemed eligible for the current scholarship year. If this situation applies to you, it is recommended that you apply next year.
Scholarships cannot be deferred and are not renewable.
Priority will be given to candidates who have not previously received a scholarship under any Global Affairs Canada scholarship program.
Scholarships are not taxable for either the Canadian institution or the scholarship recipient.
Applicants are expected to review the Scholarship Terms and Conditions to confirm their eligibility for the program in advance of contacting a potential University of Alberta host professor. Specific information can be viewed by clicking on the name of the scholarship:
Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED)
Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)
Study in Canada Scholarships.
Scholarship Duration and Reward
Scholarship values vary depending on the duration and level of study
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
Proof of citizenship
Letter of Intent
Letter of Invitation (Required for both undergraduate and graduate research based application
Letter of Support from the home institution
Letter of Proof of Full-time Enrolment from the Home institution
Privacy notice statement
Memorandum of Understanding or Agreement between the U of A and the Candidate’s Institution.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
You can submit your Application by clicking on APPLY HERE