Canadian Government Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development 2026

The Government of Canada is offering scholarship opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region through the Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) program. This program is an expansion of the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED).

The program provides opportunities for students from Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Pacific Island Countries and Mongolia 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 .

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 24, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , PhD , Undergraduate
• SponsorCanadian Government
• Eligible CountryBrunei Darussalam , Cambodia , Cook Islands , Fiji , Indonesia , Kiribati , Laos , Malaysia , Marshall Islands , Micronesia , Mongolia , Myanmar , Nauru , Palau , Papua New Guinea , Philippines , Samoa , Singapore , Solomon Islands , Thailand , Tonga , Tuvalu , Vanuatu , Vietnam

Benefits

Award component	Value	Duration	Activities
College / undergraduate (4 months)	$10,200	Four months or one academic term	Study or research at the college or undergraduate level.
College / undergraduate (8 months)	$15,900	Eight months or two academic terms	Study or research at the college or undergraduate level.
Graduate (4 months)	$10,200	Four months or one academic term	Study or research at the graduate level (Masters and PhD).
Graduate (5-6 months)	$12,700	Five to six months	Study or research at the graduate level (Masters and PhD).

 

Selected candidates may use scholarship funds towards:

• visa or study/work permit fees
• airfare via the most direct and economical route
• health insurance
• living expenses, such as accommodation, utilities and food
• ground transportation, including a public transportation pass
• books and supplies required for their study or research, excluding computers and other equipment

Canadian institutions are eligible to receive:

• ? $500 per scholarship recipient to aid with administrative costs once the student arrives in Canada
• ? reimbursement of additional employer compliance fees paid to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in some cases

Tuition must be waived by Canadian institutions.

Requirements

To be eligible, candidates must be:

• citizens of a country listed below:
  • ASEAN Member States: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos (Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)), Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam;
  • Pacific Island Countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu;
  • Mongolia.
• enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in an eligible country
• paying tuition fees to that institution at the time of application and for the full duration of their exchange

Candidates are not eligible for this scholarship if they:

• hold or have a pending application for Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
• are already participating in a scholarship program funded by the Government of Canada
• are already enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution
• have previously received a scholarship under the first phase of the program: the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED)

Canadian post-secondary institutions interested in hosting students must:

• be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) 
• waive tuition fees for scholarship recipients
• centralize all applications through their international office

Selection Process

Application deadline

The deadline for Canadian institutions to submit online applications on behalf of candidates and email the ranking of applications is 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 24, 2026.

Canadian institutions are encouraged to establish an earlier deadline with candidates and their home institutions to ensure timely receipt of supporting documents.

Notification of results

Canadian institution will receive successful results in the spring. Feedback will not be provided for unsuccessful applications.

Canadian institutions are responsible for notifying students of successful results.

Students should contact their home institution or the Canadian institution regarding the status of their application.

Arrival in Canada

Selected candidates may arrive as early as August 1, 2026 and no later than February 1, 2027. Failure to arrive during this time may result in the cancellation of the scholarship.

Selected candidates should submit their visa or study/work permit application as early as possible to avoid delays.

Application Deadline

March 24, 2026

How To Apply

Canadian post-secondary institutions must apply on behalf of eligible candidates before the deadline on March 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Application instructions for Canadian institutions

1. Assign a program coordinator who will be responsible for completing the application.

2. To access My EduCanada, you must first sign in or create an account through Global Affairs Canada Single Sign-On Services. Creating a GCKey account is recommended for institutions. Login or Register to begin.
3. After creating your Global Affairs Canada Single Sign-On account, register your institution on My EduCanada. Be sure to select Institution for your account type.
4. Once your account is activated and you are logged in, select Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) and click Apply.
5. Enter data in the required fields and follow the instructions on the application form.
6. Click Validate and save as you progress through the application form.
7. Upload all required supporting documents. Each document must be smaller than 5 MB and in .jpg, .gif, .png, .pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt or .xlsx format.
8. Review all components of your application for accuracy and completeness.
9. Read and accept the conditions of the "Declaration and permission" statement. Click Submit. You will receive a confirmation message and a reference number for submitted applications.
10. Print or download the form for your records using the “Print|Download” function.

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