Study in Canada with the ELAP 2025 Scholarship – Applications Now
Are you a student from Latin America or the Caribbean looking for a transformative international study experience? The Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) 2025 is your opportunity to study or conduct research in Canada through a fully funded short-term exchange.
Funded by Global Affairs Canada, this initiative strengthens academic ties between Canada and the Americas, fostering leadership and cross-cultural exchange. The program invites eligible students to apply for scholarships that cover their expenses while studying at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
Since its establishment in 2009, ELAP has played a crucial role in equipping students with international exposure, skills, and knowledge, enabling them to become the next generation of leaders in their respective fields.
Why Apply for ELAP 2025?
- Fully Funded Scholarship—Receive financial support covering tuition, travel, and living expenses.
- World-Class Education—Experience Canada’s renowned academic environment.
- Networking & Growth—Build international connections with students, professors, and institutions.
- Career Advancement—Gain skills and experiences that enhance your global career prospects.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for ELAP 2025, candidates must:
- Be a citizen of an eligible country in the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, or South America.
- Be enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in an eligible country.
- Continue paying tuition fees to their home institution throughout the scholarship period.
Eligible Countries
Students from the following regions can apply:
- 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.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected students will receive funding based on their level of study and program duration:
- Undergraduate & College-Level Exchange: $8,200 CAD (4 months / 1 academic term). Tuition fees must be waived under an exchange agreement.
- Graduate-Level Exchange (Master’s & PhD): $8,200 CAD (4 months / 1 academic term). Tuition waiver is NOT required.
- Graduate-Level Exchange (5-6 months): $11,100 CAD.
Who is NOT eligible?
Candidates CANNOT apply if they:
- Hold or have applied for Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
- Are already part of another Canadian government-funded scholarship.
- Are currently enrolled in a degree, diploma, or certificate program in Canada.
Requirements for Canadian Institutions
Institutions in Canada interested in hosting students through ELAP must:
- Be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI).
- Have a valid student exchange agreement with the candidate’s home institution (applies to undergraduate and college-level students only).
How Applications Are Evaluated
The selection process prioritizes:
- Quality of proposed study or research—How relevant and beneficial is the program?
- Impact on home institution & peers— How will the student contribute to their academic community?
- Impact on Canadian institution & faculty— What connections and collaborations will be established?
- Strength of academic linkages—How will the exchange foster long-term partnerships?
- Institutional ranking—The standing of the candidate’s institution in Canada’s selection process.
How to Apply for ELAP 2025
Applications must be submitted by a Canadian institution on behalf of eligible students. The deadline is March 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
- Assign a Program Coordinator—The Canadian institution must designate a coordinator to handle applications.
- Create an EduCanada Account—
- Visit the EduCanada portal and click “Login or Register.”
- Select “Institution” as the account type.
- Start the Application—
- Choose the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program.
- Click “Apply” and enter all required details.
- Upload Supporting Documents—
- Ensure each document is under 5MB and in one of the following formats: .jpg, .gif, .png, .pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt, or .xlsx.
- Review & Validate—Carefully check all details before submitting.
- Accept the Declaration—Read and agree to the conditions outlined.
- Submit the Application—After submission, a confirmation message and reference number will be provided.
- Download a Copy—Keep a record by printing or saving the submitted form.
Final Thoughts
The Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program is a unique opportunity to gain international education, cultural exposure, and professional development in Canada. If you meet the criteria, don’t miss this chance to study abroad with full financial support.
Application Deadline: March 18, 2025
For more details, visit ELAP Official Website.
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