Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate members who are currently enrolled in classes at a degree-granting program at a Canadian university must meet ONE of the following eligibility requirements:

1. Studying a minimum of one semester outside of Canada at a recognized university, this can include a shortened summer semester.

2. Enrolled in a postgraduate program at a university outside of Canada scheduled to commence within the academic year following the granting of the award.

3. Enrolled in a study abroad or volunteer program with a recognized organization.

Criteria: Application form and essay.

Application requirements:

1. An essay of no more than 2,000 words describing the factors influencing your choice to study/volunteer abroad and how it will contribute to your degree. Describe the program and how this experience will allow you to contribute to your industry or society during and/or when you have completed your study or entered the workforce.

2. Confirmation of enrollment at your host university or study abroad program.

3. A current and comprehensive official academic transcript.

CLICK HERE to apply for the Canadian Study/Volunteer Abroad Award. If prompted, the Program Key is GKCanadaAbroad.