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Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS)
Short-term study and research support
Funding available
$ 150,000
Deadline
March 31, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Only Canadian post-secondary institutions are eligible to apply on this call.
See full eligibility
Overview
Bourses d’études au Canada soutient les établissements postsecondaires canadiens qui accueillent des étudiants internationaux pour des échanges de courte durée au Canada. Le programme finance des bourses et appuie des activités de recherche ou d’études, ainsi que certains frais de transport, de subsistance, d’assurance maladie et de visa ou permis d’études/de travail.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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 inbound mobility to a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- Study or research exchanges.
Documents Needed
- Privacy Notice Statement (PNS)
- Management and Accountability Framework (MAF)
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Only Canadian post-secondary institutions are eligible to apply on this call.
Who is not eligible
- Direct applications from individuals are not accepted.
Eligible expenses
- Scholarship amounts.
- $500 per implemented scholarship to cover administrative costs of the Canadian institution, including an employer compliance fee paid to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, where applicable.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Tuition fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Selection at the program level is based on the institution’s submission of a Management and Accountability Framework (MAF).
How to apply
- Canadian institutions must submit their application through the My EduCanada portal.
- Canadian institutions must email the completed Management and Accountability Framework to Scholarships-Info-Bourses@international.gc.ca by the application deadline.
- The institution must submit one or more individual scholarship nominations via the My EduCanada portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Canadian institutions are responsible for the selection of students.
- Selection at the program level is based on the institution’s submission of a Management and Accountability Framework (MAF).
- The Privacy Notice Statement (PNS) is the only supporting document required to be submitted by the institution on behalf of the student through the My EduCanada Portal.
- A project must be completed no later than September 30th, 2027.
Additional information
- Canadian institutions are responsible for identifying and selecting eligible participants before submitting their application.
- Direct applications from individuals are not accepted.
- The deadline for Canadian institutions to email the completed Management and Accountability Framework to Scholarships-Info-Bourses@international.gc.ca is 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 31, 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) Program
What is the Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS)?
Bourses d’études au Canada soutient les établissements postsecondaires canadiens qui accueillent des étudiants internationaux pour des échanges de courte durée au Canada. Le programme finance des bourses et appuie des activités de recherche ou d’études, ainsi que certains frais de transport, de subsistance, d’assurance maladie et de visa ou permis d’études/de travail.
How much funding can be received?
Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) Funds up to $150,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) program?
To be eligible for the Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) program, you must:
Canadian designated learning institution
Tuition fee waiver required
Canadian post-secondary institution
What expenses are eligible under Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS)?
Short-term inbound mobility to a Canadian post-secondary institution.
Study or research exchanges.
Who can I contact for more information about the Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS)?
You can contact Global Affairs Canada (GAC) by email at Scholarships-Info-Bourses@international.gc.ca or by phone at 613-237-4820.
Where is the Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) available?
The Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) program is available across Canada.
Is the Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) is a Researchers And Facilities