Canadian Scholarships: 2019-2020 Student Exchange Program for Latin American and Caribbean Citizens

The Government of Canada has committed to participation in international study and research partnerships that build understanding among peoples, develop global citizens and leaders, and contribute to the development of nations.

Global Affairs Canada is responsible for the Government of Canada's participation in major International Scholarship Programs. Global Affairs Canada provides support to international scholars in Canada.

On January 16, 2019, Global Affairs Canada launched its 2019-2020 Student Exchange Program for Latin American and Caribbean citizens wishing to study, to conduct research or to undertake professional development in Canada.

The 650 short-term exchange scholarships being offered will promote partnerships, student mobility and research collaborations between Canadian and Latin American and Caribbean post-secondary institutions.

Interested persons can apply via one of the three categories of scholarships available. These include:

1. ELAP – Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program 
This programme provides students and researchers from the Americas and the Caribbean with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels. 

Competition: Open for the 2019-2020 academic year.  

Deadline: March 21, 2019.

More information: http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/elap-pfla.aspx?view=d&lang=eng

2. The Canada-CARICOM Leadership Scholarships Program 
This programme provides students and researchers from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels. 

Competition: Open for the 2019-2020 academic year. 

Deadline: March 21, 2019.

More information: http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/cclsp-pblcc.aspx?lang=eng

3. Canada-CARICOM Faculty Leadership Program
The Canada-CARICOM Faculty Leadership Program provides faculty or international liaison officers/managers from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) with short-term exchange opportunities for professional development, graduate study or research at Canadian post-secondary institutions.

Competition: Open for the 2019-2020 academic year. 

Deadline: March 21, 2019.

More information: http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/flpp-pplpe.aspx?lang=eng

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Canadian post-secondary academic institutions are required to submit scholarship applications on behalf of students, faculty and international liaison officers/managers from eligible countries. Only applications submitted directly by Canadian post-secondary institutions will be considered.

Interested candidates who have ongoing collaborations with Canadian counterparts or have an interest in pursuing collaborations with Canadian Higher Education Institutions in the near future are encouraged to contact the International Office and Grant Funding Unit at internationaloffice@utt.edu.tt for further guidance and support towards the application process.