Empower Your Career: Join the 2023-24 Canada-CARICOM Faculty Leadership Program.

Scholarship Description:

In 2007, the Canadian government established the Canada-CARICOM Leadership Scholarships Program to offer scholarships to students from CARICOM and promote institutional connections. The program has now expanded to include the Canada-CARICOM Faculty Leadership Program (CCFLP), which provides professional development opportunities for faculty and administrators interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge in Canada, as well as those responsible for promoting student mobility between Canada and their home country/territory. This program is a part of Global Affairs Canada's International Scholarships Program and is classified as a short-term exchange program.

Studying in Canada:

Studying in Canada as an international student can be a unique and enriching experience. Canada is known for its welcoming and multicultural society, and international students are valued for the diversity and perspectives they bring to Canadian classrooms and communities.

Some of the benefits of studying in Canada as an international student include:

1. High-quality education: Canadian universities and colleges offer world-class education and research opportunities, which are recognized globally.

2. Multicultural environment: Canada is home to people from various cultural backgrounds, which creates a welcoming and diverse environment for international students.

3. Affordable education: Compared to other countries such as the US, the cost of education in Canada is generally more affordable, and there are many scholarships and funding opportunities available to international students.

4. Opportunities for work and immigration: Canada provides various opportunities for international students to work and gain valuable experience after graduation. Additionally, Canada has immigration programs that facilitate the permanent residence of international students.

5. Quality of life: Canada is known for its high quality of life, safety, and natural beauty, making it an ideal place to live and study.

However, studying in Canada as an international student can also present some challenges, such as adjusting to a new culture and weather, dealing with homesickness, and financial difficulties. Overall, the experience of studying in Canada as an international student can be rewarding and transformative.

Degree Level:

Empower Your Career: Join the 2023-24 Canada-CARICOM Faculty Leadership Program. is available to undertake Masters level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Scholarship Benefits:

Partial funding upto $11,100.

Scholarship funds should be used towards:

• ✔ visa or study/work permit fees
• ✔ airfare via the most direct and economical route
• ✔ health insurance
• ✔ living expenses, such as accommodation, utilities and food
• ✔ ground transportation, including a public transportation pass
• ✔ books and supplies required for their study or research, excluding computers and other equipment

Canadian institutions are eligible to receive:

• ✔ $500 per scholarship recipient to aid with administrative costs once the scholarship recipient arrives in Canada
• ✔ reimbursement of additional employer compliance fees paid to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in some cases

Eligible Nationalities:

This scholarship is open to international students from  Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible, you must be:

• ✔ a citizen of one of the CARICOM member and associate member states
  • Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos
• ✔ employed full-time as a faculty or international liaison officer/manager at a post-secondary institution in an eligible country/territory at the time of application and for the entire duration of your stay in Canada

Application Procedure:

Application instructions for Canadian institutions applying on behalf of eligible candidates

1. Assign a program coordinator to complete applications.
2. Login or Create an account on Momentum to apply for the scholarship on behalf of candidates.
3. Once you have logged into your account, select the Canada-CARICOM Faculty Leadership Program in the “For Non Canadians” section and click on “Apply Now”
4. Enter data in the fields marked mandatory and follow instructions for each item.
5. Upload all required supporting documents. Each document must be smaller than 5 MB and in .pdf, .jpg, .doc, .docx, .txt or .gif format.
6. Verify the data prior to submission.
7. Click “SUMBIT”. You will receive a confirmation message and a reference number for submitted applications.
8. Print the form for your records using the print function in the browser.

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