Programs and scholarships

Universities Canada manages government-funded international partnership programs and more than 140 scholarship programs on behalf of private sector companies.

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Programs and Scholarships

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Global Skills Opportunity

GSO is designed to break down barriers for Canadian post-secondary students – especially low-income students, students with disabilities and Indigenous students – so they can participate in study and work abroad experiences.
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Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030)

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.
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Queen Elizabeth Scholarships

The Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships (QES) program aims to mobilize a community of young leaders to create lasting impacts at home and abroad. The program helps develop the next generation of innovative leaders and community builders by enabling international academic, professional and cross-cultural experiences in over 150 countries.
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Veterans Bursary Program

The Veterans Bursary Program is administered by Universities Canada in partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada, McInnes Cooper and Gowling WLG law firms. We value your privacy.
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Tanaka Fund Program

The Tanaka Fund was established in 1974 as the result of an exchange of gifts between the governments of Canada and Japan.
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Global Excellence Initiative

Recognizing and celebrating both early-career and well-established researchers in Canada contributes to a culture of innovation and enhances the pride we have in our country, spurring Canadians toward excellence.
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L’Oréal Canada for Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowships

The L’Oréal Canada For Women in Science Research Excellence Fellowships are supported by the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.
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Flight 302 Legacy Award

The Flight 302 Legacy Award contributes to supporting students whose areas of study help commemorate the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 tragedy.
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IDRC International Doctoral Research Awards

Funded by the International Doctoral Research Centre (IDRC), the International Doctoral Research Awards (IDRA) aim to strengthen the research capacity of doctoral students enrolled at Canadian universities. The IDRA program supports field research undertaken in the Global South.