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Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2)
Short-term study and research funding in Canada
Last Update: June 18, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides scholarships for short-term study or research in Canada through institutional collaboration. It supports students from ASEAN Member States, Pacific Island Countries and Mongolia, with funding amounts up to $15,900.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short-term study in Canada
- Short-term research in Canada
Documents Needed
- Proof of citizenship
- Signed Privacy Notice Statement
- Letter of intent from the candidate
- Proof of full-time enrolment from the home institution
- Letter of support from the home institution
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian post-secondary institutions
- Students from ASEAN Member States
- Students from Pacific Island Countries
- Students from Mongolia
Who is not eligible
- Individuals with Canadian citizenship or a pending citizenship or permanent residency application
- Students already in another Government of Canada scholarship program
- Students already enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution
- Applicants who previously received a SEED scholarship under Phase 1
Eligible expenses
- Visa or study/work permit fees
- Airfare by the most direct and economical route
- Health insurance and living expenses
- Ground transportation and required books or supplies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Computers and other equipment
- Clinical training or clinically oriented research involving direct patient care
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- ASEAN Member States
- Pacific Island Countries
- Mongolia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by Canadian institutions on behalf of candidates.
- Successful results are communicated in the spring.
- No feedback is provided for unsuccessful applications.
- Canadian institutions notify students of the outcome.
- Selected candidates must arrive in Canada within the allowed arrival window.
Additional information
- Scholarships are not renewable and cannot be deferred.
- The program is subject to available Government of Canada funding.
- Successful candidates must return to their home institution after the exchange.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) Program
What is the Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2)?
This program provides scholarships for short-term study or research in Canada through institutional collaboration. It supports students from ASEAN Member States, Pacific Island Countries and Mongolia, with funding amounts up to $15,900.
Who is eligible for the Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) program?
To be eligible for the Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) program, you must:
Eligible citizenship and full-time enrolment
Tuition-paying student status
Canadian institution must apply
What expenses are eligible under Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2)?
Short-term study in Canada
Short-term research in Canada
Who can I contact for more information about the Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2)?
You can contact Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
Where is the Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) available?
The Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) program is available across Canada.
Is the Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) is a undefined
Who are the financial supporters of the Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2)?
Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) is funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC)