On August 6, 2017, the Government of Canada announced the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) program to provide opportunities for students from ASEAN member states to conduct short-term study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions in areas that contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development .
The Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development program aims to reduce poverty in the developing countries of ASEAN and to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development . Scholarships and educational exchanges will contribute towards the achievement of all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . SEED contributes to strengthening people-to-people ties between Canada and the Indo-Pacific region.
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Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development
Aim and Benefits of Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development
Selected candidates may use scholarship funds 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 student arrives in Canada
- Reimbursement of additional employer compliance fees paid to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in some cases
Requirements for Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development Qualification
To be eligible, candidates must be:
- Citizens of an ASEAN member state
- Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos (Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)), Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam
- Enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in an ASEAN member state
- Paying tuition fees to that institution at the time of application and for the full duration of their exchange
Candidates are not eligible for this scholarship if they:
- Hold or have a pending application for Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
- Are already participating in a scholarship program funded by the Government of Canada
- Are already enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution
- Have previously received a scholarship under the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development Program
Canadian post-secondary institutions interested in hosting students must:
- Be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
- Have a valid student exchange agreement with the student’s home institution that waives tuition fees for scholarship recipients (required for college/undergraduate study only)
- Centralize all applications through their international office
Interview date, Process and Venue for Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development
Scholarship selection criteria
Applications are evaluated based on:
- The linkage of the proposed research or study that the student will undertake in Canada to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- The candidate’s commitment to use their proposed research or studies in Canada to help combat poverty and narrow the development gap in the ASEAN region
- Merit of the research or study to be undertaken in Canada
- benefit to the home institution and peers
- Benefit to the Canadian institution, supervisor and peers
- Strength of the linkages to be created through the proposed exchange
- Rankings submitted by the Canadian institution
Notification of results
The scholarship administrator will communicate successful results to Canadian institutions in the spring. The administrator will not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.
Canadian institutions are responsible for notifying students of successful results.
Students should contact their home institution or the Canadian institution regarding the status of their application.
Application Deadline
March 31, 2025How to Apply
- Assign a program coordinator to complete applications.
- Select “Login or Register” to create a My EduCanada account for your institution. Ensure to select Institution for your account type.
- Once you have logged into your account, select the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development Program and click Apply.
- Enter data in the required fields and follow the instructions on the application form.
- Click Validate and save as you progress through the application form.
- Upload all required supporting documents. Each document must be smaller than 5 MB and in .jpg, .gif, .png, .pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt or .xlsx format.
- Review all components of your application for accuracy and completeness.
- Read and accept the conditions of the "Declaration and permission" statement. Click Submit. You will receive a confirmation message and a reference number for submitted applications.
- Print or download the form for your records using the “Print|Download” function.
The deadline for Canadian institutions to submit online applications on behalf of candidates is 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 31, 2025.
Canadian institutions should establish an earlier deadline with candidates and their home institutions to ensure timely receipt of supporting documents.
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