Study in Canada: Canada International Development Scholarships 2030
The Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030) programme offers a significant opportunity for students, researchers, professionals, and other eligible participants from selected developing countries to pursue education and training opportunities in Canada.
The BCDI 2030 initiative, funded by Global Affairs Canada, is an eight-year programme running from 2022 to 2030 that aims to promote higher education, technical and vocational training, and skills development in the participating countries.
About the Canadian International Development Scholarships
The Canadian International Development Scholarships (or BCDI 2030) are an international education and development initiative financed by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada.
The initiative aims to improve access to excellent education and training and to boost social and economic growth in the participating nations.
BCDI 2030 supports projects that contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and work to reduce inequities and provide opportunities for people and communities.
Canadian International Development Scholarship Eligibility
Participants may come from any of 26 eligible countries with partnerships with participating Canadian higher education institutions.
The list of eligible countries is as follows:
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Republic of the Congo
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Egypt
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea-Bissau
- Haiti
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Kenya
- Madagascar
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Morocco
- Niger
- Rwanda
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
Canadian International Development Scholarships Programmes
1. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Applied sciences
- Digital technologies
2. Artificial Intelligence
- Artificial intelligence
- Machine learning
- Data science
- Digital transformation
- Emerging technologies
3. Green Economy and Blue Economy
- Sustainable development
- Renewable energy
- Environmental management
- Marine resources
- Sustainable industries
- Green technologies
4. Climate Action
- Climate change
- Environmental sustainability
- Climate adaptation
- Climate policy
- Natural resource management
5. Health Sciences
- Public health
- Health sciences
- Healthcare systems
- Health research
- Community health
6. Government and Administration
- Public administration
- Government management
- Public policy
- Institutional development
- Governance
- Development administration
Requirements for the Canadian International Development Scholarship
Interested applicants should:
- Be one of the 26 qualifying BCDI 2030 countries
- Fulfil the entry requirements of the respective study or training programme
- Fulfil the eligibility requirements of the participating institutions
- Meet any academic or professional needs of the given assignment
- Complete the extra prerequisites of the international partner institution
Benefits of Canadian International Development Scholarships
Possible benefits may include:
Education in Canada
- Participants may have access to specialised training environments and Canadian higher education institutions.
Vocational and academic education
- Participants can build technical, academic, or professional skills that are relevant to development priorities in their home countries during the programme.
International Experience
- Students and trainees in Canada could gain new academic approaches, technologies, research methodologies, and professional networks.
Research Opportunities
- Eligible initiatives may include chances for PhD research stays and other research activities.
Community Development Skills
- The programme is not only meant to help individual participants but also to build communities and institutions as they apply their knowledge after completing their studies or training.
Contributing to sustainability
- BCDI 2030 programs are connected with development priorities and with UN Sustainable Development Goals, including reducing inequality and increasing social and economic results
How To Apply?
1. Locate a BCDI 2030 Project
- First, check out the funded BCDI 2030 projects. Search for projects in your nation, academic discipline, professional experience, or area of interest.
2. Find an International Partner
- Each initiative has partner institutions in Canada and in an approved partner nation. Applicants should specify the foreign partner or other organisations that communicate the scholarship opportunities.
3. Reach out to the Project Resource Person
- The programme provides information about the resource personnel involved in the individual initiatives.
Contact the right resource person to learn:
- If applications are open now
- Who is eligible to apply
- What are the programs offered
- What documents are needed
- When the applications close
- Selection of candidates
4. Submit Your Application to the Appropriate Partner
- Candidates who meet the criteria should apply through the international partner institution or organisation, rather than submitting an individual application to Global Affairs Canada.
Step 5: Meet the Academic Admission Requirements
- Applicants must meet the entrance requirements of the Canadian or partner university and the relevant programme.
These may be requirements such as:
- Academic qualifications
- Transcripts
- Language proficiency
- Professional experience
- Research proposals
- Letters of recommendation
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