These fully-funded programs are designed to give you a holistic education and bear all the costs you might incur while enrolled.
Aspirations and dreams keep you going and aiming for bigger goals. But how often do you find the means to achieve them? Along with the dreams that you wish to turn into reality need financial support and technical assistance. In this week of Youth Time’s opportunity digest, we bring to you the opportunities that provide you with global recognition and financial support. Cheers to dreaming and achieving!
1. Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto provide an unparalleled opportunity for outstanding international students to study at one of the world’s best universities in one of the world’s most multicultural cities. The scholarship program is intended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and creativity and who are recognized as leaders within their school.
Organization
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada’s largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. U of T’s distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship, and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world.
Benefits
Awarded annually, these scholarships recognize outstanding students from around the world, including international students studying at Canadian high schools. This is U of T’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students. The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto for first-entry undergraduate programs. Each year approximately 37 students will be named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:
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- an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
- currently in your final year of secondary school or have graduated no earlier than June 2022
- beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2023 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their studies in January 2023 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered)
Deadline
The deadlines for the applications are:
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- School nomination deadline: November 30, 2022
- Student OUAC application deadline: December 14, 2022 (Please note this is the final date to apply to the OUAC; however, it is recommended you apply for admission through the OUAC before November 7, 2022, as spaces in programs fill up quickly and popular programs may close early.)
- Student scholarship application deadline: January 16, 2023
Read more about the program here.
2. The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) brings future leaders to the United States to experience U.S. higher education, gain critical professional skills, and explore new cultures and values.
Organization
Since 2008, World Learning has provided this opportunity to over 2,500 Global UGRAD students. Participants leave the U.S. with the tools to become leaders in their professions and communities. Global UGRAD alumni go on to receive Fulbright grants, obtain prestigious international internships, and work in business and government in their home countries and regions.
Reminder! The Global UGRAD student application closes tomorrow at midnight (eastern time). Make sure you submit all required materials before then! https://t.co/roUECvJaR4
— Global UGRAD (@GlobalUGRADWL) January 5, 2022
Benefits
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by World Learning. Applications are open for the same.
Eligibility
The Global UGRAD Program is open to anyone who is/has:
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- over 18 years of age;
- a citizen of a Global UGRAD participating country*, currently residing in that country;
- enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in good standing at any accredited university, public or private, and has at least one semester remaining at their home university after the Global UGRAD program;
- completed secondary education in their home country;
- a solid command of written and spoken English (English Language training for some finalists is possible);
- able to begin studies in the U.S. in August 2022 or January 2023 (selected applicants may not choose their semester of participation;
- eligible to receive and maintain the U.S. student exchange visa (J-1) required for the program;
- cleared by a physician to participate in the program;
- committed to returning to their home country after the completion of the program.
Deadline
The deadline for applying is December 15, 2022, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
Read more information about the opportunity here.
3. IREX Community Engagement Exchange Program
The CEE Program is a dynamic global network of innovators working with communities to address critical 21st Century issues. CEE equips dedicated visionaries with the expertise, skills, and resources to develop multisector approaches and build healthy and engaged communities in over 100 countries.
Organization
IREX works with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. Their work includes reducing corruption, stopping disinformation, and building social trust.
Benefits
The program covers the cost of most expenses associated with:
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- J-1 visa support
- Round-trip travel from participants’ home city to the U.S.
- Monthly allowance to cover housing, meals, and other living expenses while in the U.S. and
- Accident and sickness health benefits
Eligibility
Competition for the CEE Program is merit-based and open to emerging civil society and community leaders who meet the following criteria:
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- Age 21-28 at the time of application;
- Citizen of one of the eligible countries listed below;
- Currently living and working in their home country at the time of application;
- Special consideration can be given to individuals living in another country who have refugee status and are working on behalf of their home community.
- Has a minimum of two-years professional or volunteer experience, working on community or civil society issues, at the time of application;
- Working on a community engagement initiative in their home country, either in a professional or volunteer capacity, with a demonstrated intent and vision to pursue a career working to support civil society or within the civil society sector;
- Able to begin the CEE Program in the United States in 2024;
- Able to receive a U.S. J-1 Visa;
- Committed to returning to their home country after completion of the program and implementing a community-based project; and,
- Proficient in spoken and written English at the time of application
- Semifinalists will be required to take a Duolingo English language test
Deadline
You can submit your application by November 30, 2022.
Find more information on the website.
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