Members of Universities Canada or Colleges and Institutes Canada
The Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030) strengthens the social and economic development of women and men—particularly women—in 26 eligible francophone countries, Commonwealth countries and Small Island Developing States.
This eight-year program (2022–2030) offers participants high-quality, inclusive education and training opportunities, including technical and professional training, to address inequality, bettering their lives and their communities. The program focuses on several key areas, including STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), artificial Intelligence, green and blue economies, climate action, health sciences, and governance and administration.
BCDI 2030 leverages the existing networks and expertise of Canada’s universities, colleges and institutes to further educate, train and empower thousands of bright, talented people passionate about the development of their countries. It trains women and men to be leaders and agents of change and have a positive impact on their communities.
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The Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030) is a unique international development program that leverages higher education to strengthen social and economic development in 26 developing countries.
No. Individuals cannot apply directly to the BCDI 2030 program. Applications are made through a partnership between a Canadian higher education institution (HEI) and a HEI from one of the 26 eligible countries. The Canadian and partner HEIs whose project proposals are accepted will themselves launch a call for scholarship applications for study in Canada and will select their own scholars. The selection will be made based on pre-established criteria in line with BCDI 2030 program terms and the admission criteria of the program of study.
As the voices of Canadian universities and colleges, CICan and UnivCan are in close contact with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to promote the interests of its members, including regarding the process of obtaining the necessary temporary immigration documents to carry out the scholarship project for studies in Canada. The consortium will facilitate the processing of temporary immigration documents for BCDI 2030 scholars with the respective Canadian missions abroad.
The whole duration of the BCDI 2030 program is eight years. Regarding the scholarship projects for studies submitted under the first call for proposals in May 2023, the maximum duration of the study stay in Canada is four years. All activities must be completed by December 31, 2028. It is up to Canadian HEIs and their partner HEIs to determine the duration of their scholarship project for studies within this time frame. Winning HEIs do not need to renew their request for each academic year.
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