Awards available for Canadians
Competition open: Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program
Awards are offered to Canadian citizens pursuing studies/research at the Master’s or PhD level in subject areas related to China.
Awards available are for studies and research, for a combination of studies and language studies or for language studies only.
Awards are also available to Canadian faculty members pursuing research in subject areas related to China.
Scholarship Value
The award includes:
· tuition fees;
· basic living allowance;
· on-campus accommodation;
· medical insurance;
· teaching and research materials *; and
· transportation to and from the destination in China via the most cost-effective route through Beijing or Shanghai. Travel arrangements must be made by the scholarship administrator authorized by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Meals and accommodation will be provided by the Chinese Ministry of Education during stopovers in Beijing/Shanghai en route to the final destination.
Scholarship Duration
The scholarship is for four to twelve months from the date of arrival in China.
The Chinese academic year starts in September and ends in early July, including a winter vacation of about three weeks in January or February.
Eligibility
Applicants:
· must be Canadian citizens;
· must be faculty members at Canadian universities or students who have a bachelor's degree or are enrolled in a graduate program;
· must be proficient in written and oral Chinese unless otherwise exempted by their host university in China; and
· must undertake studies in an approved subject area in a Chinese university.
Application Deadline: March 12, 2012
For more information, visit:
http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/ccsep-peucc.aspx?lang=eng&view=d
Please spread the information far and wide.
Please contact le.li@usask.ca if you have an interest in pursuing this opportunity and our International Research Office team would be very pleased to assist with the development of the application.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Scholarships for Visiting Students from Latin America and the Caribbean
The Government of Canada is seeking applications from Canadian institutions for the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) and the Canada-CARICOM Leadership Scholarships Program to host visiting students from the Latin America/Caribbean region
Canadian researchers must submit applications on behalf of international students. The application process is fairly straightforward (please see below for program links and application instructions). Please contact le.li@usask.ca by April 16th if you have an interest in pursuing this opportunity and our International Research Office team would be very pleased to assist you with the application.
Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)
Application deadline: April 23, 2012
Scholarship Value and Duration
$7,500 CAN for undergraduate and college students for a period of four months of study or research;
$7,500 CAN for graduate students for a period of four months of study or research; or
$10,000 CAN for graduate students for a period of five or six months of study or research.
$300 will be deducted by the U of S to cover administration expenses.
Eligibility
Candidates must be citizens of one of the following eligible countries:
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, 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.
Graduate students conducting research must arrive in Canada between August 2012 and March 15, 2013. Failure to arrive during this time will result in the cancellation of the scholarship.
Program link:
http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/elap-pfla.aspx?lang=eng&view=d
Canada-CARICOM Leadership Scholarships Program
Application deadline: April 23, 2012
Scholarship Value and Duration
$7,500 CAN for undergraduate and college students for a period of four months of study or research;
$7,500 CAN for graduate students for a period of four months of study or research;
$10,000 CAN for graduate students for a period of five or six months of study or research; or
$15,000 CAN for undergraduate and college students for a period of eight months of study or research if agreed by the Canadian institution.
$300 will be deducted by the U of S to cover administration expenses.
Eligibility
Candidates must be citizens of one of the following eligible countries:
Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos.
Graduate students conducting research must arrive in Canada between August 2012 and March 15, 2013. Failure to arrive during this time will result in the cancellation of the scholarship.
Program link:
http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/cclsp-pblcc.aspx?lang=eng&view=d
To complete an application:
1. Online application form – Electronic submission and UofS supervisor needs to collect information from the student and complete the form.
Please note the online form cannot be saved. This online form has been copied to a Word document (please see attached Application Form). Before you work on the online form, you need to complete the Word document first so you can keep a copy for your own records.
2. Supporting Documents
The following documents must be uploaded and attached to the online application form in one of the following formats: .pdf, .jpg, .doc, .docx, .txt or .gif.
Letter of intent: a short letter in English or in 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, program and supervisor. The candidate must also indicate how the proposed program of study or research will relate to their future career (maximum one page).
Privacy Notice Statement: a copy of the document signed by the candidate (view/download PDF* - 70 Kb).
Proof of citizenship: a copy of the candidate’s passport or national identity document with valid dates; a baptism certificate is not accepted as proof of citizenship.
Proof of full-time enrolment: a short letter in English or in French from the home institution, on official letterhead, dated within the last six months. This letter must confirm that the candidate is currently enrolled in a full-time program and will continue to be enrolled upon their return. Copies of transcripts, a student card or letter of admission are not acceptable (maximum one page). Please see attached for Example Proof of Enrolment
Letter of support from the home institution: a short letter in English or in French from the candidate’s instructor, professor or international director at the home institution explaining the nature of study and how the candidate and the home institution will benefit from this scholarship program (maximum one page).
Memorandum of Understanding or agreement between the Canadian and student’s home institutions: a signed copy of this document is mandatory for undergraduate and college applications. For graduate applications, if the exchange is made under a signed agreement, it is strongly suggested that it be included with the application.
Letter of invitation: applications for graduate students must include a letter from the Canadian supervisor indicating their willingness to support and mentor the candidate (maximum one page).
Please note successful supervisors will be notified by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), and the post-award process will be managed by Ms. Heather Lukey, Director of Graduate Awards and Scholarships, College of Graduate Studies & Research. Please contact Ms. Lukey for a letter of support for visa application and further information on post-award administration. It is mandatory for students to have health insurance coverage for their stay in Canada.
Canadian researchers must submit applications on behalf of international students. The application process is fairly straightforward (please see below for program links and application instructions). Please contact le.li@usask.ca by April 16th if you have an interest in pursuing this opportunity and our International Research Office team would be very pleased to assist you with the application.
Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)
Application deadline: April 23, 2012
Scholarship Value and Duration
$7,500 CAN for undergraduate and college students for a period of four months of study or research;
$7,500 CAN for graduate students for a period of four months of study or research; or
$10,000 CAN for graduate students for a period of five or six months of study or research.
$300 will be deducted by the U of S to cover administration expenses.
Eligibility
Candidates must be citizens of one of the following eligible countries:
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, 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.
Graduate students conducting research must arrive in Canada between August 2012 and March 15, 2013. Failure to arrive during this time will result in the cancellation of the scholarship.
Program link:
http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/elap-pfla.aspx?lang=eng&view=d
Canada-CARICOM Leadership Scholarships Program
Application deadline: April 23, 2012
Scholarship Value and Duration
$7,500 CAN for undergraduate and college students for a period of four months of study or research;
$7,500 CAN for graduate students for a period of four months of study or research;
$10,000 CAN for graduate students for a period of five or six months of study or research; or
$15,000 CAN for undergraduate and college students for a period of eight months of study or research if agreed by the Canadian institution.
$300 will be deducted by the U of S to cover administration expenses.
Eligibility
Candidates must be citizens of one of the following eligible countries:
Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos.
Graduate students conducting research must arrive in Canada between August 2012 and March 15, 2013. Failure to arrive during this time will result in the cancellation of the scholarship.
Program link:
http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/cclsp-pblcc.aspx?lang=eng&view=d
To complete an application:
1. Online application form – Electronic submission and UofS supervisor needs to collect information from the student and complete the form.
Please note the online form cannot be saved. This online form has been copied to a Word document (please see attached Application Form). Before you work on the online form, you need to complete the Word document first so you can keep a copy for your own records.
2. Supporting Documents
The following documents must be uploaded and attached to the online application form in one of the following formats: .pdf, .jpg, .doc, .docx, .txt or .gif.
Letter of intent: a short letter in English or in 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, program and supervisor. The candidate must also indicate how the proposed program of study or research will relate to their future career (maximum one page).
Privacy Notice Statement: a copy of the document signed by the candidate (view/download PDF* - 70 Kb).
Proof of citizenship: a copy of the candidate’s passport or national identity document with valid dates; a baptism certificate is not accepted as proof of citizenship.
Proof of full-time enrolment: a short letter in English or in French from the home institution, on official letterhead, dated within the last six months. This letter must confirm that the candidate is currently enrolled in a full-time program and will continue to be enrolled upon their return. Copies of transcripts, a student card or letter of admission are not acceptable (maximum one page). Please see attached for Example Proof of Enrolment
Letter of support from the home institution: a short letter in English or in French from the candidate’s instructor, professor or international director at the home institution explaining the nature of study and how the candidate and the home institution will benefit from this scholarship program (maximum one page).
Memorandum of Understanding or agreement between the Canadian and student’s home institutions: a signed copy of this document is mandatory for undergraduate and college applications. For graduate applications, if the exchange is made under a signed agreement, it is strongly suggested that it be included with the application.
Letter of invitation: applications for graduate students must include a letter from the Canadian supervisor indicating their willingness to support and mentor the candidate (maximum one page).
Please note successful supervisors will be notified by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), and the post-award process will be managed by Ms. Heather Lukey, Director of Graduate Awards and Scholarships, College of Graduate Studies & Research. Please contact Ms. Lukey for a letter of support for visa application and further information on post-award administration. It is mandatory for students to have health insurance coverage for their stay in Canada.
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