Global Affairs Canada International Scholarships 2026 | Fully Funded

Global Affairs Canada International Scholarships 2026 provide fully funded research opportunities at the University of Alberta for international students across different academic levels. These prestigious Canadian government scholarships are awarded based on the applicant’s level of study and the approved research period, offering valuable international academic experience in Canada.

The Global Affairs Canada International Scholarships 2026 include major programs such as the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP), the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED), and the Study in Canada Scholarships. Through these initiatives, students can participate in short-term research under the supervision of University of Alberta faculty while strengthening global academic partnerships.

Benefits of Global Affairs Canada International Scholarships 2026

Undergraduate

• $15,900 CAD for 8 months
• $8,200 CAD for 4 months
• $10,200 CAD for 4 months

Graduate

• $12,700 CAD for 5–6 months
• $11,100 CAD for 5–6 months

Eligibility Criteria for Global Affairs Canada International Scholarships 2026

• Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)
  Undergraduate and graduate students from:
  • Caribbean: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos
  • Central America: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama
  • North America: Mexico
  • South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
• Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) 
  Undergraduate and graduate students from ASEAN member states
• Study in Canada Scholarships  
  Undergraduate and graduate students from:
  • Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Taiwan; 
  • Europe: Türkiye, Ukraine; 
  • The Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia;
  • Sub-Saharan Africa: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda

How are Applicants Selected?

• An undergraduate applicant applying for a research-based experience is to provide a written institutional collaboration and student exchange agreement or a Letter of Invitation from the University of Alberta professor who has agreed to supervise you.
• For graduate applications, an inter-institutional agreement is desirable but not mandatory.
• Student applicants must be enrolled full-time in their proposed degree program at the time of application.
• Must be proficient in the language of instruction at the Canadian institution (English or French) before their arrival in Canada, as the scholarship does not cover language training.

How to Apply?

• Check that you meet all eligibility requirements, including your level of study, home university enrollment, and intended research duration.
• Identify a University of Alberta faculty member who can supervise your research and contact them directly via email.
• In your email, include your full name, contact information, home university and country, current study level, year of your degree, scholarship program you are applying for, preferred research duration, ideal start date, and attachments like CV, transcripts, and cover letter.
• Confirm that the faculty member agrees to supervise your research and approves your proposed plan.
• Submit your complete application and supporting documents through the University of Alberta’s internal portal before the specified deadlines.
• The University of Alberta will review applications and nominate eligible candidates to Global Affairs Canada for final selection.
• Once approved, you will receive your scholarship offer along with instructions to prepare for your research stay in Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Global Affairs Canada International Scholarships 2026 offer fully funded research experiences in Canada for eligible full‑time undergrad and graduate students. Applicants from specific regions must arrange their own projects, submit by early March, and await results by late June.