Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) Program

Deadline: 3-Mar-22

The Government of Canada announced the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) program to provide opportunities for students from ASEAN member states to conduct short-term study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions in areas that contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) program aims to reduce poverty in the developing countries of ASEAN and to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Scholarships and educational exchanges will contribute towards the achievement of all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

SEED scholarships are facilitated through institutional collaborations and student exchange agreements between post-secondary institutions in Canada and their partner institutions in ASEAN countries.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship values vary depending on the duration and level of study:

• CAD 10,200 for college, undergraduate or graduate students (Master’s and PhD) for a minimum of four months or one academic term of study or research;
• CAD 12,700 for graduate students (Master’s and PhD) for a period of five to six months of study or research; or
• CAD 15,900 for undergraduate and college students for a period of eight months or two academic terms of study or research.

Roles and responsibilities

• Canadian post-secondary institutions: Canadian institutions:
  • submit applications on behalf of eligible candidates;
  • promote this scholarship opportunity to faculty and staff members, as well as to partner institutions in ASEAN countries;
  • rank applications based on the institution’s strategic priorities;
  • identify a single person responsible for the submission of applications;
  • sign a Contribution Agreement with the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) and disburse scholarship funds to successful candidates; and
  • submit qualitative and quantitative reports during the scholarship period.
• Scholarship candidates: Candidates, interested in this scholarship program should:
  • make their interest known to their home institution;
  • find out if there is an existing institutional collaboration or exchange agreement between their home institution and a Canadian institution;
  • request information from their home institution about the application process and selection criteria specific to the Canadian partner institution; and
  • ensure they meet the eligibility requirements.
• Post-secondary institutions in ASEAN countries: Post-secondary institutions in ASEAN countries should:
  • communicate with partner institutions in Canada to confirm or explore institutional collaborations and student exchange agreements;
  • promote this scholarship opportunity through their international offices;
  • identify candidates who meet the eligibility and admission requirements for the Canadian partner institution;
  • provide supporting documents for their candidates to the Canadian partner institution, which is responsible for submitting the scholarship applications; and
  • advise selected candidates to gain additional linguistic training and intercultural skills before their departure.
• Successful applicants: Scholarship recipients agree to:
  • engage in full-time studies or research as defined by the Canadian institution;
  • arrive in Canada for the uptake of their award between August 1, 2022 but no later than February 1, 2023. Failure to arrive during this time may result in the cancellation of the scholarship.
  • abstain from clinical training or clinically-oriented research involving direct patient-care;
  • focus primarily on full-time studies or research during their stay in Canada; and
  • return to their home institutions after the scholarship period to complete their studies.
• Additional information
  • The scholarship administrator will not provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates.
  • Scholarships cannot be deferred and are not renewable.
  • Scholarships are subject to availability of funding from the Government of Canada.
  • Scholarships are not taxable for either the Canadian institution or the scholarship recipient.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate eligibility
  • Candidates must:
    • be citizens of an ASEAN member state (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos (Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)), Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam);
    • be enrolled as a full-time student at a post-secondary institution in an eligible country and paying tuition fees to that institution at the time of application and for the full duration of the exchange.
  • Candidates are not eligible:
    • if they hold or have a pending application for Canadian citizenship or permanent residency;
    • if they are already participating in a scholarship program funded by the Government of Canada;
    • if they are already enrolled in a degree or diploma program at a Canadian post-secondary institution; or
    • if they have previously received a scholarship under the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development.
• Canadian post-secondary institution eligibility
  • The Canadian post-secondary institution must:
    • be a Designated Learning Institution;
    • have a valid student exchange agreement with the candidate’s home institution that waives tuition fees for scholarship recipients. For college and undergraduate research applications with no agreement, a letter issued by the Canadian institution’s international office or equivalent will be accepted; and
    • inform both the candidate and the home institution of any mandatory fees that, in exceptional cases, cannot be waived, prior to applying for a scholarship on the candidate’s behalf.

For more information, visit https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/asean-anase.aspx?lang=eng