Applications are currently being received for the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development for students. The scholarship program provides students from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research at Canadian post-secondary institutions at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) 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 scholarships are facilitated through institutional collaborations and student exchange agreements between post-secondary institutions in Canada and their partner institutions in ASEAN countries.
Program Details
- Host Institutions: Colleges, technical/vocational institutes and universities in Canada.
- Eligible Programs: The SEED Scholarships program is open to all disciplines available at host Canadian institutions.
- Number of Awards: Not specified.
- Duration: Up to two academic terms.
- Eligible countries: The scholarship is open to citizens of the following countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos (Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)), Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam.
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Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development Benefits
The Canada-ASEAN scholarship value varies depending on the duration and level of study and is as follows:
- CAD 10,200 for college and undergraduate students for a minimum of four months or one academic term of study. A valid student exchange agreement that waives tuition fees is required;
- CAD 10,200 for Study or research at the graduate level (Master’s and PhD students) for a minimum of four months or one academic term of study or research. A student exchange agreement is not required.
The scholarship will be used for the following eligible expenses:
- visa and/or study/work permit fees;
- airfare, for the scholarship recipient only, to travel to Canada by the most direct and economical route and return airfare upon completion of the scholarship;
- health insurance;
- living expenses, such as accommodation, utilities and food;
- ground transportation expenses, including a public transportation pass; and
- books and supplies required for the recipient’s study or research, excluding computers and other equipment.
Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development Eligibility
To apply for this North America scholarship program, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- 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);
- be enrolled as a full-time student at a post-secondary institution in an eligible country and;
- paying tuition fees to that institution at the time of application and for the full duration of the exchange.
Candidates are not eligible 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 or diploma program at a Canadian post-secondary institution; or
- have previously received a scholarship under the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development.
Scholarship selection criteria
Candidates will be selected using the following criteria:
- 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.
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How to Apply for the SEED Scholarships
Eligible applicants who would like to apply for this scholarship to study in Canada must:
- find out if there is an existing institutional collaboration or exchange agreement between their home institution and a Canadian institution;
- request information from their home institution about the application process and selection criteria specific to the Canadian partner institution; and
- ensure they meet the eligibility requirements.
Note : Only Canadian institutions can submit applications on behalf of candidates. They may choose to set their own internal deadline to receive supporting documentation.
Scholarship recipients must begin their studies or research between August 1, 2025 and October 1, 2025. Please send all inquiries to: [email protected].
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