The award value varies depending on the duration, level and program of study.
Winner will get up to CAD 60,000 for programs of one academic year in duration (e.g. 2 academic terms of up to 4 months each)
Up to CAD 120,000 for programs of two academic years in duration (e.g., up to 20 months, including four academic terms of up to 4 months each and one intervening spring/summer term of up to 4 months)
Also, funds allocated to the recipients by DFATD, the Canadian host institution may also claim CAD 500 per award recipient to assist with administrative costs once the recipient arrives in Canada.
Other Benefits:
Visa/study/work permit fees/travel related to the collection of biometrics
Economy-class airfare
Health insurance
Tuition fees and mandatory expenses for the academic program for up to 20 months
Living expenses such as accommodation, utilities and food
Ground transportation expenses, including a public transportation pass
Books and supplies required for the recipient’s study or research, excluding computers and other equipment.
Note: the award does not cover language training
Eligibilities
Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted form the following countries: Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Comoros, Djibouti, Fiji, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Liberia, Mauritania, Micronesia, Palau, Tonga, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Vanuatu. Palestinian students from the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem are also eligible.
Acceptable Course or Subjects: The program will be awarded for higher education in any Canadian post-secondary institutions. There is no restriction on the discipline or field of study. To be eligible, programs must be able to be completed within two academic years or less with full-time status.
Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
International students from a diverse range of countries/territories and regions, to a broad range of study destinations across Canada, to various programs of study.
Palestinian candidate students residing in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem are eligible and may be requested to provide supporting documentation demonstrating their Palestinian identity.
Eligible Regions: Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Comoros, Djibouti, Fiji, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Liberia, Mauritania, Micronesia, Palau, Tonga, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Vanuatu. Palestinian students from the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem.
