Country: Canada
Organization: Government of Canada
Program Name: Study in Canada Scholarships 2026
Category: Short-Term Exchange Program / Scholarship
Funding: Fully Funded
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Applications are open for the Canadian Government Scholarships 2026 for the 2026–2027 academic year. The source explains that international students from eligible countries may apply through their home institutions, which then send applications to eligible Canadian universities. It further states that selection is carried out according to the criteria set by the Canadian academic institution.
About the Scholarship
As presented in the source, this scholarship program is offered in collaboration with the Department of Affairs, Trade and Development (DDFAD). It is described as a short-term exchange opportunity for students at college, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. Participants may either study in Canada or conduct research there.
The source also notes that the scholarships are available in almost all academic fields. It links the program to broader goals such as strengthening international partnerships, expanding opportunities for Canadian post-secondary institutions, and supporting a more diverse learning environment.
Study Period
One-Term Option
For college, undergraduate, and graduate study, the source lists a duration of four months or one academic term.
Extended Graduate Option
For graduate students, the source also includes a five- to six-month option.
Who Can Apply
The source says applicants must come from one of the eligible countries or territories, and Canadian students are not eligible. They must be enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in an eligible country or territory and must agree to join a full-time study program or research program.
It also specifies that applicants must continue paying tuition fees to their home institution during the application stage and throughout the exchange, while the Canadian host institution must waive tuition. Project activities must be completed by September 30, 2027.
The source adds several further conditions: applicants cannot engage in clinical training or clinically oriented research involving direct patient care, they must return to their home institutes after the scholarship, and they must clarify their major at their home institution. It also says applicants should confirm that their institute has an exchange collaboration with a Canadian institute before applying.
In addition, applicants must not hold or have a pending application for Canadian citizenship or permanent residency. They must not already receive another grant or funding source from Global Affairs Canada, DFATD, or Canadian federal granting agencies such as NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR, though any additional funding must be declared. The source also says applicants must not already be enrolled in a degree, diploma, or certificate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
Eligible Countries and Territories
The eligible regions listed in the source are Bangladesh, Nepal, Taiwan, Turkiye, Ukraine, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Financial Coverage
The source says the scholarship value depends on both the level of study and the duration. It states that $10,200 is available for college, bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students for one term of study, including four months of research work. For graduate students at the master’s and PhD levels, $14,000 is available for five to six months.
It further notes that Canadian host institutions receive $500 per implemented scholarship to cover administrative expenses, including compliance fees paid to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada where applicable.
According to the source, scholarship funds may cover airfare through the most economical route, health insurance, accommodation, food, books, and other research-related requirements. Tuition must be waived by the host institution, while computers and other equipment are excluded.
How the Application Works
The source explains that the process is institution-led. Canadian institutions nominate students and submit applications for them. These institutions must use the My EduCanada portal to log in or register nominated students. Applicants must upload a signed and dated Privacy Notice Statement issued within the last six months, and the source says no other documents are required.
The source also states that each participating institution must send a Management and Accountability Framework by email for a fair and transparent selection process. Applicants are instructed to complete all information carefully, review the application, accept the declaration and permission conditions, and submit the form. After submission, they receive a confirmation message and a reference number, and they should save or print a copy of the completed application.
Closing Date
The deadline stated in the source for Canadian institutions to apply and submit the Management and Accountability Framework is March 31, 2026.
