Universities Canada: Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships Program

The Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships aim to activate a dynamic community of young global leaders across Canada and the Commonwealth to create lasting impacts both at home and abroad through cross-cultural exchanges encompassing international education, discovery and inquiry, and professional experiences. There are two program components for Canadians. Component 1 – Scholarships for Canadian students to Commonwealth countries This component awards scholarships to Canadian graduate students enrolled at a Canadian university to study at a partner Commonwealth university or to conduct research in a Commonwealth country for a minimum of 90 days. Component 2 – Scholarships for Canadian students to conduct internships in Commonwealth countries This component awards scholarships to Canadian senior-level students (3rd or 4th year undergraduate students or graduate students) to participate in internships for a minimum of 90 days with partner institutions in Commonwealth countries.

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Organization Name

Universities Canada has partnered with Community Foundations of Canada and Rideau Hall Foundation to manage the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships Program. This program is made possible with financial support from the Government of Canada, provincial governments and the private sector.

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Organization Mandate

Universities Canada manages government-funded international partnership programs and more than 130 scholarship programs on behalf of private sector companies.

Regions

Caribbean, Western Europe, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Western Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, Oceania

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Application deadline

Contact your university for application deadline

Amount of the award

Canadian scholars are eligible to receive up to $6,000 for three to six month scholarships. Canadian scholars must study, conduct research or work in the Commonwealth country for a minimum of 90 days. If the duration of the scholarship (scholarship dates, not travel dates) is less than 90 days, the scholar is not eligible to participate in the QES program.Canadian scholars may receive up to $8,000 for seven to twelve month scholarships. If the duration of the scholarship is for less than 180 days they are not eligible to receive $8,000 from QES.The QES scholarship amount given to each scholar is at the discretion of the Canadian university, up to the maximum allowed by the program. It is possible to leverage the funds to support additional scholars. The QES contribution for Canadian scholars is a flat fee and may cover:• Academic expenses (tuition, supplies, research and conference expenses)• Living expenses (food, accommodation, health insurance and an installation allowance)• Travel expenses (return airfare and visa costs) that are directly related to the scholarship

Eligibility - nationality

Canada

Eligibility

Canadian scholars must:
• Be registered in any discipline at a Canadian university and receive academic credit from this institution. The number of credits and requirements for obtaining the credits are at the discretion of the Canadian university.
Component 1: Scholars must be registered as a grade student
Component 2: Scholars must be entering or enrolled in their third or fourth year of
undergraduate level studies, or be enrolled in a graduate program
• Be 35 years of age or under at time of their application
• Be proficient in the language of instruction at the Commonwealth partner institution
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Participate in community engagement activities in Canada
• Work, study or conduct research on a full-time basis at the partner institution

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