Application ProcedureAll applications are submitted by the Canadian institution on behalf of candidates. Canadian institutions are encouraged to carefully read the instructions before beginning the online application. More information is available on the International Scholarships Canada Application Tool Help webpage.
Supporting documents
Each document must be smaller than 5 MB and in .pdf, .jpg, .doc, .docx, .txt or .gif format in order for the application to upload successfully.
Institutions must ensure documents are complete and accurate as per the instructions. Revised documents will not be accepted after the deadline. Documents in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by a translation.
- Proof of citizenship:
- a copy of the candidate’s passport or national identity card with a photo and valid dates
- documents not accepted as proof of citizenship are: driver’s license, permanent residence card, work permit, student card, health card, birth certificate or baptismal certificate
- proof of citizenship selected must be from the same country/territory as the citizenship selected in the online application form
- Privacy Notice Statement:
- Letter of intent from the candidate (maximum one page):
- explains the nature of research, study, or practicum to be undertaken
- provides the rationale for choosing Canada and for the choice of institution, program and supervisor and how the proposed activities relate to their career
- Letter of support from the home institution (maximum one page):
- on official letterhead
- dated within the last six months
- explains the nature of studies, research or practicum to be undertaken in Canada and how the candidate and the home institution will benefit from this scholarship program
- confirms that the candidate is employed full-time as a faculty member or international manager/administrator
- Letter of invitation from the Canadian supervisor (maximum one page):
- on official letterhead
- dated within the last six months
- signed by the Canadian supervisor
- confirms their willingness to mentor the candidate and that tuition fee, if any, will be waived by the Canadian institution
- describes the support that the recipient will receive during the exchange period and how the Canadian institution, supervisor, and peers will benefit from the exchange
- Signed copy of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or Agreement with the partner institution (optional):
- a written inter-institutional agreement signed by both institutions is recommended
- A ranking of applications based on the institution’s strategic priorities must be sent to [email protected] by the March 22, 2022 deadline
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