| As part of the Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 Program (BCDI 2030), Universities Canada is pleased to invite members to participate in the first call for proposals for scholarship projects for studies in Canada.
Funded by Global Affairs Canada and co-administered by Universities Canada and Colleges and Institutes Canada, BCDI 2030 aims to strengthen the social and economic development of women and men, particularly women, from 26 eligible Francophonie and Commonwealth countries, as well as other Small Island Developing States. The eight-year program (2022-2030) provides quality education and training opportunities, including vocational and technical training, to reduce inequalities in access to higher education. It aspires to train women and men leaders to become agents of change who will positively influence their communities.
Each university can submit one proposal for a scholarship project, in partnership with a higher education institution in one of the 26 eligible countries. Study projects in Canada are for a maximum of four years and must be implemented between 2023 and 2028.
For all information on this call for proposals, please consult the following resources:
· Guidelines
· Program website
Universities Canada and Colleges and Institutes Canada will be hosting a webinar in French on May 9th, 2023, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm (EDT) and in English on May 10th, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (EDT) to answer questions regarding the call for proposals. Questions asked during the application process will be posted with answers on the Universities Canada website. Please register to the webinar by May 8, 2023, using the registration link.
Project proposals must be submitted in French or English on the BCDI 2030 portal. The portal link will be shared on the Universities Canada website prior to the webinar.
The proposal submission deadline is June 23, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. (EDT). Universities will need to create an account and profile to access the application form.
Please note that it can take up to 48 hours to set up an account. Therefore, it is advisable to create an account early in the application process.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact info@bcdi2030.ca. |