The Canadian Government Scholarships for 2025–2026 are now accepting applications. This program, which is supported by the Canadian government in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, provides overseas students with fully financed short-term exchange experiences. In order for partner Canadian universities to get nominations, applicants from qualifying nations must apply through their home institutions. In Canada, the host institution makes the final decision.
For short-term study or research in a variety of academic subjects, the scholarships assist college, undergraduate, and graduate students. The program fosters international collaboration, improves cultural interchange, and fortifies research teamwork. Additionally, it supports the development of varied learning environments in Canadian post-secondary institutions as they broaden global commerce and educational ties.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Candidates must be nationals of one of the qualifying nations; Canadian citizens are not.
- must be paying tuition during the exchange and enrolled full-time in a post-secondary institution.
- must dedicate themselves to a full-time research or study program in Canada.
- Travel deadlines: arrive by February 1, 2026 (spring) or August 1, 2025 (autumn).
- Direct patient care is not permitted in clinical training or research.
- After finishing, they must go back to their home institution.
- must specify their primary area of study.
- Institutions must have a formal exchange agreement in place.
- The home institution has more information on eligibility and selection.
Country: Canada
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Benefits :
- The length of study and academic standing determine how much a scholarship is worth.
- College, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students receive CAD 10,200 for a single academic term (four months, including research).
- Graduate students (PhD and master’s) receive CAD 12,700 for five to six months.
- Each award is worth CAD 500 to Canadian host universities for student aid and administrative support.
- Visa fees, flights (the most cost-effective option), health insurance, lodging, food, books, and research expenditures (apart from computers and equipment) may all be covered by the funds.
- International students have a unique chance to study in Canada with complete financial support.
- Experience a varied international study environment and expand your global horizons.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
