Equal Opportunities Scholarship Program, Canada- Chile

Awards available to foreign students from CHILE for study in Canada

• Duration
• Award Value
• Background
• Eligibility
• How to Apply

Details: www.becaschile.cl *These links leads to sites belonging to an entity not subject to the Official Languages Act. Information on these sites is available in the language of the sites.

Duration

For the following scholarships, the maximum scholarship period is:

Master's level: two (2) years

Doctoral level: four (4) years

Award Value

The Chilean Government provides:

• tuition
• monthly living allowance
• language training in Chile (English or French) for up to 12 months
• return airfare (economy class)
• dependents' allowance

The Canadian Government provides:

• health insurance for scholars and their dependents
• up to four months language training in Canada (English or French)
• study permit and visa fees
• orientation session in Canada

NOTE: dependents 18 years and younger receive free public education; spouse may obtain work permit

Background

In June 2008, the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of Chile signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the framework for this program, expected to provide 100 scholarships per year to Chileans wishing to conduct Master's or Doctoral studies in Canada.

Eligibility

Open to Chilean citizens residing in Chile at the time of application.

Applicants must have completed the following level of studies or expect to do so prior to the commencement of the award:

Master's level: undergraduate degree

Doctoral level: Master's degree

How to Apply

Direct all questions regarding the application process, deadlines and other program details to the Bicentennial Commission (Comisión Bicentenario) www.becaschile.cl. *These links leads to sites belonging to an entity not subject to the Official Languages Act. Information on these sites is available in the language of the sites.