Brief description:

The Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030) program provides quality education and training opportunities in Canada, including vocational and technical training. The program aims to increase access to higher education and strengthen social and economic development in the 26 BCDI 2030 eligible countries.

Funded by Global Affairs Canada, this eight-year program (2022-2030) is tailored to the needs of partner countries and focuses on priority areas linked to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program’s main objective is to reduce inequalities and support improvements in the lives of participants and their communities.

Host Institution(s):

Canadian Universities and Intitutions and their projects

Level/Field(s) of study:

Each project funds different level of studies which could include training, Bachelor’s studies, Master’s studies, PhD research stays, etc.

The themes include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Artificial Intelligence, Green and Blue Economy, Climate Action, Health Sciences, Government and Administration.

Refer to the project partner for specific programs funded.

Number of Scholarships:

Approximately 600 scholars from partner countries will receive study and training scholarships in Canada, with at least 51% of them being women.

Target group:

26 BCDI 2030 eligible countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African, Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia

Scholarship value/duration:

The scholarships value varies depend on the project.

Eligibility:

Eligibility for the BCDI 2030 program is not on an individual basis, but through a project partnership established between a Canadian higher education institution (HEI) and an HEI from one of the 26 eligible countries. Canadian HEIs and partners whose projects are to be funded will themselves launch the call for applications for scholarships in Canada and select the recipients. This selection will be based on selection criteria established by the participating HEIs, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the BCDI 2030 program and the admission criteria for study programs.

Application instructions:

Individuals cannot apply directly to the BCDI 2030 program. Candidates must apply to the international partners. To find out more, please explore the projects and contact the resource persons identified for each of the Canadian scholarship projects. Deadline varies depending on the program.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and to know the complete details on how to apply for this scholarship.