Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030)
Students from developing countries now have an incredible opportunity to apply for the Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030). This excellent program aims to foster social and economic endeavors in the listed Francophonie and Commonwealth countries, as well as SIDS.
Implemented under the support of Global Affairs Canada, this initiative is going to last eight years and aims at providing both quality education for children and young people with disabilities and relevant technical and professional vocational training. Its aim is to put an emphasis on the gender-sensitive provision of as many different opportunities for learning since gender matters.
The scholarship program will accommodate approximately 600 successful candidates from partner countries, of which 51 percent will be women. The BCDI 2030 Scholars will acquire skills, knowledge and experience that will help them evolve in the job market and become agents of change in their communities. Upon return, the scholars will contribute to the social and economic development of their countries.
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Scholarship Summary:
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Global Affairs
Host Institution(s): Higher Education Institutions in Canada
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Scholarship Worth: Not specified
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: All
Nationality: Developing countries
Requirements and Eligibility Criteria;
- Applicants must apply through a partnership between a Canadian higher education institution (HEI) and an HEI in one of the 26 eligible countries.
- Applications must be submitted by the Canadian HEI on behalf of the scholars from partner countries.
- Scholars should be committed to returning to their home country after the program to contribute to its social and economic development.
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Application Procedures (How to apply);
To apply for the Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030), applicants must go through the international partner institutions. These partners will announce their application process, where interested candidates can submit their applications and required documents. Shortlisted applicants will be selected based on specific criteria set by the partners.
Application Deadline: 31st January 2025
For more information visit the official website