Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS)

The Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) offer Canadian post-secondary institutions the opportunity to host international students from a diverse range of countries and territories for short-term study or research exchanges. Funded by Global Affairs Canada through the Academic Relations program , SICS aims to strengthen and diversify Canada’s international linkages and partnerships.

The new connections created through the program will diversify and enrich Canada’s education engagement with a diverse range of partners, strengthen bilateral ties, as well as deepen people-to-people ties and cultural connections between Canada and participating countries/territories.

Scholarship value and duration must be as follows:

• $10,200 for 4 months or one academic term for study or research at the college of undergraduate level
• $10,200 for 4 months or one academic term for study or research at the graduate level (Masters and PhD)
• $14,000 for 5 to 6 months for study or research at the graduate level (Masters and PhD)

Please request application packages from Cameron Zywina, Research Contracts, University of Manitoba (Cameron.Zywina@umanitoba.ca), and then submit completed applications to Cameron by the internal deadline of March 11, 2026. A virtual information session will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2 pm to 3 pm. Please contact Cameron to register.

All inquiries regarding this scholarship program should be directed to  Scholarships-Info-Bourses@international.gc.ca or 613-237-4820.

The Canadian Bureau for International Education administers this program on behalf of Global Affairs Canada.