Study in Canada Scholarship Programme (SICP) 2026.

The Educanada Scholarship provides students from post-secondary institutions with a $14,000 funding to cater for tuition and living expenses.

The EduCanada Scholarship aims to support students with short-term exchange opportunities for undergraduate and graduate study or research in Canadian institutions.

Successful Canadian post-secondary institutions will have the opportunity to strengthen and diversify their international linkages and to promote their academic and research excellence in the new markets.

Requirements

Candidates must be:

• citizens of one of the following eligible countries/territories:
  • Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Taiwan.
  • Europe: Turkey, Ukraine.
  • 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; and
• enrolled as a full-time student at post-secondary institution in an eligible country/territory
• be paying tuition fees to that institution at the time of application and for the full duration of the exchange.

Candidates are not eligible:

• if they hold or have a pending application for Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
• if they are already participating in a scholarship program funded by the Government of Canada; and
• if they are already enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Benefits

Scholarship values vary depending on the duration and level of study:

• $10,200 for 4 months or one academic term for study or research at the college of undergraduate level
• $10,200 for 4 months or one academic term for study or research at the graduate level (Masters and PhD)
• $14,000 for 5 to 6 months for study or research at the graduate level (Masters and PhD)

In addition to the funds allocated to the recipients by DFATD, Canadian host institutions will receive CAD 500 per scholarship recipient to assist with administrative costs once the scholarship recipient arrives in Canada.

Eligible expenses

Scholarship funds should be used towards:

• visa or study/work permit fees.
• airfare for the scholarship recipient only via the most direct and economical route;
• health insurance.
• living expenses, such as accommodation, utilities and food.
• ground transportation, including a public transportation pass; and
• books and supplies required for the recipient’s study or research, excluding computers and other equipment.

Selection Criteria

Projects will be selected based on the completeness and quality of the Management and Accountability Framework outlining the measures and procedures the applicant will implement to ensure:

• a fair and transparent selection process for scholarship recipients.
• eligibility of selected candidates.
• authenticity and maintenance of supporting documentation.
• broad representation of eligible countries and territories; and
• equitable gender participation

Note: Priority will be given to candidates who have not previously received a scholarship under the Study in Canada Scholarships program.

Method of Application

All applications for the Study in Canada Scholarship are submitted by the Canadian institution on behalf of candidates.

Canadian institutions are encouraged to carefully read the instructions before beginning the online application.

For More information

Visit the Official Webpage

Instructions for Canadian institutions

Institutions that have trouble filling out or submitting the form should send an email to scholarships-bourses@cbie.ca.

Canadian institutions must:

1. Complete an online application for each candidate.
   • Institutions that do not have an account will first need to Register an account.
   • Once the institution has logged into their account, they should select the Study in Canada Scholarships program in the “For Non-Canadians” section and click on “Apply Now”.
   • Institutions can save applications and complete them at a later time. Both saved and submitted applications will appear on the institution’s profile page.
2. Enter data in the fields marked mandatory and follow instructions for each item.
   • The name of the candidate must be the same as it appears on their passport.
   • The official name of the candidate’s home institution must be provided in its national language.
3. Upload all required documents.
4. Verify the data prior to submission.
5. Click SUBMIT. The institution will receive a confirmation message and reference number once the form is submitted.
6. Print the form for their records using the print function in the browser.

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026.