Campus Business (October 3, 2024) – Applications are now open for the Canada-Africa Exchange Scholarship 2025/2026, which provides financial assistance to Canadian and African students studying medicine or health sciences, offering them the opportunity to participate in clinical internships in developing countries.

When is the Application Deadline?
The deadline to apply for the Canada-Africa Exchange Scholarship is October 31, 2024.

Tell Me About the Award:
The Canada-Africa Exchange Scholarship was initially created in 2003 by Dr. Donald Kilby and later merged with the Margaret & Henry Imbleau and Family Scholarship Fund in 2014. The scholarship offers financial support to students in medicine and health sciences to help cover costs for clinical internships in developing countries.

Which Fields Are Eligible?
Students in medicine and health sciences programs.

Type:
Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships.

Who Can Apply for the Canada-Africa Exchange Scholarship?
Eligible applicants must meet these criteria:

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have protected/refugee status.
• Be registered as a full-time student at the University of Ottawa in the Faculty of Medicine or Faculty of Health Sciences.
• Be an Ontario resident as per OSAP rules.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Participate in a clinical project with the Canada-Africa Community Health Alliance.

Where Will the Award Be Taken?
Canada.

How Many Awards?
The number of awards varies.

What is the Benefit of the Award?
The scholarship offers a minimum of $1,500.

How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted through the Online Scholarships and Bursaries portal, including:

• The financial questionnaire.
• A letter from the applicant’s faculty confirming participation in a project with the Canada-Africa Community Health Alliance.

Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
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