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Explore different ways Alberta students can get a post-secondary education or internship in another country.
There are many ways Alberta students can get a post-secondary education or internship experience in another country.
Some programs are offered through partnerships between the Government of Alberta and organizations in other countries. These programs offer professional work and study experiences in exciting places around the world.
Students can also choose to take programs available through their post-secondary institution or plan their own study abroad experiences.
Find out how to choose the study abroad experience that’s right for you.
Deadline for applications is January 26, 2022.
Every year, the Government of China provides scholarships for Alberta students and scholars to study in China:
The program is open to Alberta residents that are:
Study programs focus on:
The language of instruction is primarily Chinese, but a limited number of programs are offered in English.
The program may also sponsor and recommend remedial Chinese language studies for applicants who are not applying for the Chinese language study program.
Find Chinese institutions accepting students.
Full scholarships cover:
Partial scholarships cover only tuition fees.
Applicants must:
Educational background and age limits include:
Table 2. Chinese Government Scholarship program eligibility
Category | Age limit | Educational background |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate studies | Under the age of 25 | Completed senior high school with good grades |
Master degree | Under the age of 35 | Must have a bachelor’s degree |
Doctoral degree | Under the age of 40 | Must have a master’s degree |
General scholar | Under the age of 45 | Must have completed 2 years of undergraduate studies (can pursue any major, except Chinese language) |
Senior scholar | Under the age of 50 | Must have a minimum of either a:
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Read the Chinese Government Scholarships Program Overview for specific eligibility information.
Read the Chinese Government Scholarships Program Overview for details about how to apply.
The online application asks for a:
If your application is accepted, you will be asked to complete a medical assessment form (PDF, 135 KB) for your Chinese visa application.
Deadline for applications is March 3, 2022.
The Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport offers full scholarships for Alberta post-secondary students to take Slavonic Studies in the Czech Republic during the summer.
Students study Czech:
Students also visit important landmarks and attend cultural events.
Scholarships cover:
One scholarship is available for each of the following programs:
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and be residents of Alberta.
Recipients are selected based on academic merit, relevance of previous study and letter of intent.
Submitted applications must include:
Senior Program Officer
International, Intergovernmental, Cross-Ministry, and Industry Collaboration
Alberta Advanced Education
11th Floor Commerce, 10155 102 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4G8
Many publicly funded post-secondary institutions in Alberta offer study abroad opportunities for their students, including:
Talk to your post-secondary institution about:
The federal government offers several internship and scholarship programs to Canadian students:
You could contact post-secondary institutions you may want to attend to ask them about opportunities for international students.
You may also choose to connect with organizations for international students, such as:
When researching a program offered in another country, find out as much as you can about the:
Connect with the International Education and Intergovernmental Coordination Branch:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-644-1785
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Fax: 780-427-4185
Email: [email protected]
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