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Financial support for studying abroad 

Travelling while you study doesn’t have to be financially out of reach. The organizations below offer funding opportunities for your studies through the year. 

Global Skills Opportunity 

Global Skills Opportunity is funded by the Government of Canada, administered jointly by Colleges and Institutes Canada and Universities Canada and delivered to students via their post-secondary institution through multi-year projects. The aim of the program is to reduce the barriers for students across the country to participate in international learning opportunities.

NIC will receive two Global Skills Opportunity grants for the 2021 to 2025 period to develop a versatile and sustainable study abroad program.  

The Learning and Working Together to Build 2026 project received $500,000 to build on NIC’s expertise in international exchange opportunities to provide diverse opportunities for experiential and place-based learning. Meanwhile, the Passage from Northwest Canada: Students from Northern BC, Yukon and Northwest Territories Go Global project has received $700,000 to offer students from a group of five post-secondary institutions across northwestern Canada to the opportunity to create new joint international learning opportunities.  

Both projects will focus on four key themes related to Indigenization, decolonization, internationalization and environmental sustainability and both will prioritize encouraging students that traditionally have not engaged in outbound mobility to travel and learn abroad. 

Up to $5,500 is available for students participating in an ‘in-person’ exchange. Up to $500 is available for students participating in a ‘virtual’ exchange. 

There is no set application deadline. Students should get in touch with NIC’s Office of Global Engagement via istudyabroad@nic.bc.ca to receive an application form and learn more. 

Students must be approved to participate in a study abroad experience program outside of Canada. Please contact istudyabroad@nic.bc.ca to learn more. 

 

One World International Scholarships 

One World International Scholarships are administered by the BC Scholarship Society and awarded to students participating in study or work-abroad programs that are either experiential learning opportunities (language or cultural training) or that provide credits toward the BC academic credential they are working towards. 

Scholarships will vary between $2,000 and $5,000 per student. 

The application deadline is flexible. Read BC Scholarship Society’s ‘How to apply’ page for details on how to get started. If you have any questions, contact us at istudyabroad@nic.bc.ca

Must be approved for study abroad activity prior to applying for funding. Read the full eligibility requirements

 

University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) 

University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP) is a consortium of post-secondary institutions and partners across the globe who are working to increase study abroad opportunities across the Asia Pacific region. Awards are administered by the UMAP International Secretariat, currently hosted at Vancouver Community College with support from Global Affairs Canada. 

Funding of up to $2,000 per month is available for students taking part in a UMAP exchange (maximum of eight months), for a maximum of $16,000 in possible funding. 

There is no set deadline and applications will be offered based on financial availability. 

Students must be approved to participate in a study abroad program prior to applying for funding. Read more about UMAP’s eligibility criteria and scholarships

Other opportunities 

If you’re taking part in a specialized exchange program, you may be able to access financial supports such as government or industry-supported programs. This funding can cover costs like travel and accommodation. Check with your instructor or designated contact for more information. 

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