Application & Selection Process

Interested students must first submit an online application for a Summer Abroad program and complete and submit the award application by February 3rd, 2025 by 4:00 p.m.
Awards are distributed on the basis of both demonstrated financial need AND academic merit
Preference is given to students currently receiving OSAP or other Canadian government financial assistance
You must submit a copy of your OSAP funding assessment with your application – you can access this from the OSAP website (you will need to log in to your account). If you are not receiving OSAP then you will need to submit a copy of your home province’s loan assessment or other financial documents that demonstrate financial need (such as a copy of your parents’ 2024 Notice of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency). A detailed explanation of your financial circumstances can be outlined in the “additional information” section of the application.
Students in their final year of undergraduate studies may apply for awards; however preference will be given to students who will be returning to their studies following their participation in the Summer Abroad program.

If your needs-based award application is unsuccessful and you wish to withdraw your program application, you will receive a full refund of the $210 application fee.
If you are offered an award and you choose to withdraw your program application, you will not be refunded any portion of the $210 application fee.