Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2)

• 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

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

• Alignment of the proposed study or research with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
• Candidate’s commitment to reduce poverty and narrow the development gap
• Merit of the proposed study or research
• Benefit to the home institution, and to the Canadian institution and peers
• Institutional rankings submitted by the Canadian institution

• Step 1: Prepare the application
  • Assign a program coordinator.
  • Gather the required supporting documents.
• Step 2: Access My EduCanada
  • Sign in or create a Global Affairs Canada Single Sign-On account.
  • Register the institution and select the institution account type.
• Step 3: Complete the online application
  • Select SEED-2 and click Apply.
  • Enter the required information and save progress as you go.
  • Upload the supporting documents.
• Step 4: Submit and confirm
  • Review the application for accuracy and completeness.
  • Accept the declaration and permission statement.
  • Submit the application and keep the confirmation reference number.
• Step 5: Send the ranking
  • Email the ranking of applications based on institutional priorities.
  • Include each candidate’s MyEduCanada application number.

• 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.

• 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.