Program Description:
Title: University of Alberta Canadian International Development Scholarships Program 2030
Application Deadline: Not specify
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The Canadian International Development Scholarships Program 2030 (BCDI 2030) is a unique international development program that leverages higher education to strengthen social and economic development in 26 eligible Francophonie and Commonwealth countries, as well as other Small Island Developing States. Funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), BCDI 2030 aims to strengthen the strategies of eligible partner countries to develop leaders, all genders included, as agents of change who will influence their communities through their knowledge, skills, and attitudes, promoting active citizenship.
The program aims to achieve the following three intermediate results:
- Increased inclusive and equitable access for women and men to quality higher education and vocational training in key thematic areas
- Increased equitable participation of women and men, particularly women, in the labor market (entry into the labor market, return to or retention in employment, promotion)
- Increased cooperation and synergies between scholarship recipients, students, Canadian and international institutions, and beneficiary countries
The U of A’s multidisciplinary scholarship program aims to train the next generation of experts by offering graduate students the opportunity to acquire cutting-edge expertise in key areas such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), health sciences, humanities, governance, and administration, as well as climate action (bioeconomy, energy transition, and climate justice).
The proposed training is both holistic and grounded in experiential teaching methods. It includes complementary courses in leadership and sustainable development. In addition, scholarship holders will receive personalized support to facilitate their transition to the job market upon their return to their home country.
Partner Universities :
- Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (Maroc)
- Université Sultan Moulay Slimane (Maroc)
Funding
Twenty-four master’s and doctoral students will visit the U of A for study and research. The funding covers :
- round-trip airfare (economy class)
- medical insurance plan
- immigration and medical examination fees
- monthly living allowance
- local transportation costs
- clothing allowance
- installation allowance
- mandatory books
- congresses or conference attendance
University of Alberta Canadian International Development Scholarships Program 2030 Eligibility
In addition to the general criteria of the Canadian International Development Awards (BCDI 2030) listed below, applicants must meet the requirements specified by the partner institutions and the University of Alberta.
Criteria for Canadian International Development Scholarships (BCDI 2030)
- Be affiliated, whether as a student, member of the teaching or professorial staff, or administrative or management staff, with a partner institution of higher education that is eligible for the BCDI 2030, or, as part of external recruitment processes, be affiliated with it following selection to receive a BCDI 2030 bursary.
- Their primary objective is to study and/or receive training in Canada, and to return to their home country after their stay in Canada.
- Not have previously participated in a scholarship program funded by the Canadian government and not already be enrolled in a study program at a Canadian HEI. Never have applied for permanent residence or Canadian citizenship.
Admission criteria for partner institutions
- Be a citizen of Morocco
- Be affiliated with l’Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P) or l’Université Sultan Moulay Slimane University (USMS)
Admission criteria for the University of Alberta
- Meet the general eligibility requirements of the visiting student applications for the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Alberta.
- For research stays at the Master’s level, you must hold an undergraduate degree (Canadian Baccalaureate or 3-year Bachelor’s degree) in an appropriate discipline and be enrolled in a Master’s program in a discipline relevant to your choice of subject.
- For research stays at the Doctoral level, students must hold a Master’s degree (M.A., M.Sc.) in an appropriate discipline or an equivalent postgraduate diploma (Master’s degree from Morocco – duration 2 years or DEA diploma) and be enrolled in a doctoral program in a discipline relevant to their choice of subject.
- Have obtained an average of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 or the equivalent for Master’s students and 3.5 out of 4.0 for Doctoral students.
All candidates must provide the selection committee with the following documents:
- An electronic copy of all transcripts
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A cover letter explaining how the student’s career plan is in line with the aims of the scholarship program. Applicants must also indicate the research project in which they wish to be involved, as well as their interests and qualifications for being part of the research team
- The contact details of two referees (academic or professional) who can objectively attest to the candidate’s abilities
- Proof of English language skills, if the study or research stay will be at a faculty other than Campus Saint-Jean (see the English Language Proficiency Requirement of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Alberta)
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