Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program for nationals of developing countries. Candidates identified and selected may apply for university studies leading to a master’s and doctoral degree, for technical and vocational training, or for short-term internships.
The Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) is a scholarship program designed to build institutional capacities by training employed nationals from developing countries of La Francophonie.
Funding for this program is entirely under the control of the Government of Canada, which has entrusted it to the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) consortium and World University Service of Canada (WUSC) since January 1, 2015.
Degree Level: This is a training program.
Available Subject: Studies in medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry for clinical training are excluded, but studies for postgraduate training are eligible.
Scholarship Benefits: This is a fully funded scholarship program.
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:
- Institutions targeted by recipient countries conduct internal recruitment campaigns to identify qualified candidates who show the greatest aptitude for helping strengthen their institution’s capacities when they return to their country.
- Candidates identified and selected may apply for university studies leading to a master’s and doctoral degree, for technical and vocational training, or for short-term internships.
- Clinical training in pharmacy, medicine, and dentistry is excluded.
Eligible Nationalities: Nationals of 37 developing countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
Application Procedure: Candidates must hold a key position so that the knowledge they acquire will benefit the capacity building of their institution.
Deadline: Deadline Varying by country.