Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) 2026 – Fully Funded Short-Term Study & Research Scholarship in Canada
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Overview
The Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) 2026 is a prestigious, fully funded Canadian government scholarship designed to support students from Latin America and the Caribbean to undertake short-term study or research in Canada.
Funded by Global Affairs Canada, the programme strengthens academic partnerships, builds human capital, and develops future leaders while promoting people-to-people ties between Canada and the Americas.
From the 2026–2027 cycle, the delivery model has changed: Canadian institutions now select students, meaning applicants must be nominated through participating Canadian universities and colleges.
Scholarship Name
Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) 2026
Host/University/Organization
- Government of Canada 🇨🇦
- Funded by: Global Affairs Canada (Academic Relations Program)
- Delivered through: Eligible Canadian post-secondary institutions (DLIs)
Level of Study
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Undergraduate
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Master’s
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PhD
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Short-term study
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Short-term research
Value/Benefits
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$8,600 CAD → 4 months / 1 academic term (Undergraduate or Graduate study/research)
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$12,400 CAD → 5–6 months (Graduate level – Master’s/PhD)
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Administrative support funding for institutions
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Covers:
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Living expenses
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Accommodation
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Local expenses
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Study/research support
Tuition is not covered (must be waived by Canadian institutions)
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Eligible Countries
Caribbean:
Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos
Central America:
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama
North America:
Mexico
South America:
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be a citizen of an eligible country/territory
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Be enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in their home country
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Be paying tuition at their home institution
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Be able to complete the mobility programme by 30 September 2027
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Be nominated by a Canadian post-secondary institution
Not eligible if you:
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Hold or have applied for Canadian PR or citizenship
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Already receive funding from Global Affairs Canada or Canadian federal agencies
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Are already studying in a Canadian institution
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Hold another GAC-funded scholarship
Scholarship Duration
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4 months (1 academic term)
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5–6 months (graduate research/study)
Application Deadline
March 31, 2026 — 11:59 p.m. EDT
How to Apply
Students do NOT apply directly
Application is done only through Canadian institutions:
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Canadian institutions nominate students via the MyEduCanada Portal
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Institutions submit:
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Student nominations
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Privacy Notice Statement (PNS)
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Management and Accountability Framework (MAF)
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MAF is emailed to:
📧 Scholarships-Info-Bourses@international.gc.ca -
Global Affairs Canada reviews and approves projects
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Successful institutions select and fund students
Additional Notes/Requirements
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Selection is institution-led, not student-led
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Highly competitive and limited slots available
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Tuition must be waived by the Canadian institution
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Scholarships are for short-term mobility only
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Not a full degree scholarship
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Results announced in May 2026
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Mobility must end by 30 September 2027
For more information and application:
Visit the official website of the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) 2026