1.      Program Duration:

·         Earliest possible program start date: Jul.1, 2018

·         Latest possible program start date: Feb.1, 2019

2.      Venue: University of Alberta, Canada.

3.      Applicant Eligibility:

·         Must be enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in an eligible country and paying any tuition fees regulated by that institution for the full duration of the exchange; OR must be employed full-time as faculty or as international managers/administrators at a recognized higher education institution in an eligible country for the full duration of the exchange;

·         Have obtained Canadian citizenship or who have applied for permanent residency in Canada are not eligible;

·         Already participating in an exchange scholarship program funded by the Government of Canada are not eligible;

·         Already enrolled in a degree or diploma program at a Canadian university or college are not eligible.

4.      Scholarship Value:

·         $8,700 (CAD) for a 4 month research for Undergraduate; graduate 

·         $11,200 (CAD) for a 5 or 6 month research for Graduate

·         $ 14,400.00 (CAD) for an 8 month research for Undergraduate

5.      Application Requirements:

·         Proof of citizenship

A copy of the candidate's passport photo page or national identity document with valid dates. Note: a driver's licence, permanent resident card, student card or baptism certificate is not accepted as proof of citizenship.

·         Proof of full-time enrolment

A letter in English or French from the home institution, on official letterhead,       dated within the last six months, confirming that the candidate is currently enrolled in a full-time program and will continue to be enrolled upon their return. Note: copies of transcripts, a student card or letter of admission are not acceptable (maximum one page).

·         Letter of intent from the candidate

A letter in English or French from the candidate describing the nature of their research or studies to be undertaken and explaining the rationale for study in Canada and for the choice of institution, the program and the supervisor. The candidate must also indicate how the proposed program of study or research will relate to their future career (maximum one page).

·         Letter of support from the home institution

A letter in English or French from the candidate's instructor, professor or international director on the institution's official letterhead explaining the nature of study and how the candidate and the home institution will benefit from this scholarship program (maximum one page).

·         Privacy Notice Statement

A copy of the Privacy Notice Statement for non-Canadian participants signed by the candidate. 

·         Letter of invitation from the Canadian supervisor (Graduate Research Applicants ONLY) 

6.      Application Deadline: Submit applications to Office of International Student Service Center before April 4th, 2018