Study in Canada Scholarships 2026 (SICS): CAD $10,200–$14,000 Exchange Funding + How to Apply
Apply for Canada’s Study in Canada Scholarships 2026 (SICS). Funding CAD $10,200–$14,000 for short-term study/research. Deadline: Mar 31, 2026.
Want to study or do research in Canada in 2026 with funding up to CAD $14,000—without paying tuition to the Canadian host school? The Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) is a Government of Canada program that supports short-term exchange study/research for students from specific eligible countries (including many in Africa).
This guide breaks it down clearly, and shows you the exact steps to apply (the correct way).
What is the Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS)?
SICS is funded by Global Affairs Canada to help Canadian post-secondary institutions host international students for short-term study or research exchanges.
Key detail: this is not a full Bachelor/Master scholarship — it’s an exchange mobility scholarship (usually one term).
Scholarship Amount (Official)
The official scholarship amounts and duration are:
CAD $10,200 — 4 months or 1 academic term (college/undergrad study or research)
CAD $10,200 — 4 months or 1 academic term (graduate: Master’s/PhD study or research)
CAD $14,000 — 5 to 6 months (graduate: Master’s/PhD study or research)
Who is eligible?
You (the student) must generally be:
From one of the eligible countries/territories listed on the official page (includes Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Rwanda, etc.)
Enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in your home country and paying tuition there during the exchange
Not a Canadian citizen or PR applicant; and not already enrolled in a Canadian program
Super important: Canadian institutions select students and submit nominations through the My EduCanada portal.
Deadline (Official)
March 31, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EDT) — for Canadian institutions to submit and email the required framework.
Tip: many universities set earlier internal deadlines (e.g., February/March).
How to apply (Step-by-step, the correct way)
Confirm you’re from an eligible country (use the official list).
Talk to your home university international office: ask if they have an exchange agreement with a Canadian institution.
Identify a Canadian host institution (and department/supervisor if research-based).
Prepare your typical mobility package (commonly requested by institutions):
Passport bio page
Transcript / proof of enrollment
Study plan or research proposal
Motivation letter + CV
Reference letter(s)
(Exact requirements vary by the Canadian institution.)
The Canadian institution submits your nomination in My EduCanada.
Wait for results: official page indicates results communicated to institutions around May 2026.
Common mistakes (that can kill the application)
Applying like it’s a “direct student application” (SICS is institution-led).
No valid exchange partnership / weak host confirmation
Missing internal deadlines (schools often close earlier than March 31)
FAQ
Is SICS fully funded?
It provides a fixed scholarship amount (CAD $10,200–$14,000). Tuition is not paid by the scholarship and must be waived by the Canadian institution.
Can I use it for a full Master’s in Canada?
No — it’s designed for short-term exchange.
What’s the official deadline?
March 31, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EDT).