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Mobility scholarships for current Ontario Tech students

University policy states that all travel outside of Canada for university-related activities must be registered ahead of travel. This includes student exchanges, internships, research-related activities, university competitions, conference travel. Candidates who successfully secure a mobility funding opportunity, must notify Ontario Tech University of their travel. 

Student Travel

For students

  • Erasmus+ Politecnico di Torino, Italy - Final project or Research

    Call for Study Abroad - Erasmus+ Scholarship - Politecnico di Torino, Italy

    This fund is open to all levels undergraduate, master’s or PhD student traveling to work on a final project or conduct research in one of the following subject areas:

    Details and application here: TBD

    Duration: four months                                  

    Scholarship amount:  €TBD

    Application deadlines:

    • Fall semster - April 
    • Spring semester - November

    Here you can also find their Fact Sheet.

    All inquiries about this program should be directed to international@ontariotechu.ca. 

  • DAAD Canada - German Academic Exchange Service

    University Summer Course Grant

    • Candidates: For German language learners at Bachelor, Master’s or PhD level.
    • Application deadline: Friday, October 30
    • Details: Please visit the DAAD website and questions can be directed to ip.toronto@daad-net.de.

    Research grants in Germany

    • Candidates: PhD/Postdocs
    • Application deadline: Friday, October 30

    • Details: Please visit the DAAD website and questions can be directed to ip.toronto@daad-net.de.

    German studies research grants

    • Candidates: Bachelor, Master's & PhD students
    • Application deadline: Sunday, November 1

    • Details: Please visit the DAAD website and questions can be directed to ip.toronto@daad-net.de.

    Re-invitation grant

    • Candidates: Former holders of DAAD Study Scholarship or Research Grant six months or longer
    • Application deadline: Thursday, October 15
    • Details: Please visit the DAAD website and questions can be directed to ip.toronto@daad-net.de.
  • University of the Arctic & north2north

    Call for Applications: north2north Mobility Program

    Domestic, graduate or undergraduate students are invited to apply for a grant to participate in an exchange with one of UArctic’s north2north member institutions for the upcoming 2027-28 academic year!

    Study or work on research topics related to the Arctic, Indigenous communities, or the Northern Circumpolar region.

    Please note: Final funding availability depends on confirmation from Global Affairs Canada.

    • Application deadline: CLOSED (February)
    • Funding available: Up to $9,000
    • Mobility period:
      • Fall 2027 or Winter 2028 academic terms
      • Short‑term field schools must be completed by March 31, 2027

    Check the application procedures and the application deadlines:

    Learn More

    Additional details about funding priorities, eligibility, and application procedures are available on our website.

  • Call from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

    Call from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to attend the Space and Sustainability training session under their Announcement of Opportunity (AO) to support Canadian Student Participation in Space Conferences and Training Events.

    ESA offers university students the opportunity to attend training sessions within the Training programme. The training sessions are offered in different fields of ESA expertise to complement what students learn at university to better prepare them for a space-related career. Up to 30 training sessions are delivered every year. If the call is open, a link to the application page is made available.

    Please see application deadline details in Appendix A. 

    Eligibility criteria:

    • be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
    • be enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution at the college, undergraduate, master's or doctoral levels at the time of the event.

    All applications must be from individuals, applications received from student teams will be rejected.

    Priority may be given to applicants from underrepresented populations. The CSA therefore encourages applicants to indicate, on a voluntary basis, if they belong to one or more of the four following groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

    Please note that students who have received an ESA Academy scholarship to attend this event are not eligible for a CSA grant.

    Further details available on the Canadian Space Agency website.

  • Call for the 2026 St. Gallen Symposium - Global Essay Competition (GEC)

    What is this about? The Global Essay Competition (GEC) 2026, hosted by the St. Gallen Symposium happening May, 2027 in Switzerland at the University of St. Gallen.

    Application deadline: CLOSED (February) 

    Eligibility: Open to all graduate and postgraduate students under 30.

    How to participate: https://www.symposium.org/competition 

    Register for one of their info session webinars here:

    • CLOSED (January)

    This year’s theme and question:

    “TBD”

    What’s in it for your students?

    The GEC offers much more than an essay competition – it's a transformative experience.

    • The 100 best essays win an all-expenses-covered trip to Switzerland to join the Symposium.
    • The top three winners will present their ideas on the global stage and share a grand prize of 25,000 USD (2026 amount for reference).
    • Engage directly with global leaders in shaping discussions on the world's most pressing challenges.
    • Be recognized as Leaders of Tomorrow, gaining a platform to voice their ideas and contribute meaningfully.
    • Experience an immersive week in Switzerland, with all expenses covered.

    For questions, feel free to reach out to leadersoftomorrow@symposium.org

  • Scholarship for Hungary-Canada Mobility (Open for 2027 - 2028)

    Application guidelines

    • Issued by: Ontario Tech University and the Oshawa Hungarian Culture Club
    • Candidates: Undergraduate Ontario Tech students participating in outbound exchange to University of Pécs in Hungary
    • Application deadline: Open, ongoing 
    Valid for the Pécs Summer School 2028 programs at the University of Pécs, Hungary!
  • Mitacs

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    Application guidelines

    • Issued by: Mitacs
    • Candidates: Varies
    • Application deadline: Ongoing, check guidelines for a list of programs
  • Taiwan Scholarship (TS)

    The Taiwan Scholarship supports students interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree (bachelor, master, PhD) in Taiwan.

    Please refer to the official website of the Taiwan Scholarship.

  • IDRC International Doctoral Research Awards, Global South

    Application guidelines

    • Issued by: Universities Canada
    • Candidates: PhD students who are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, or a citizen of a country defined as ODA-eligible by the OECD Development Assistance Committee in Africa, the Middle East, Asia or Latin America and the Caribbean.
    • Application deadline: CLOSED
  • Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program

    Call for Applications: 2026 Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program 

     Offered by Global Affairs Canada and China’s Ministry of Education, the Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program (CCSEP) aims to foster deeper mutual understanding, build strong academic and professional ties between Canada and China, and develop future Canadian leaders with expertise and experience in China. CCSEP alumni are part of a distinguished network of professionals who have gone on to build impactful careers in academia, public service, business, and other fields that contribute meaningfully to Canada-China engagement.  

     The program provides an excellent opportunity to learn Chinese, and/or pursue post-secondary studies or research at leading institutions across China.  

     Candidates must be Canadian citizens to participate in the outbound component of the program.  

     Who is eligible to apply?  

    • Students at the post-secondary level
    • Faculty members and researchers 
    • Mid-career professionals 

    Last year, the program introduced new components to expand eligibility and create new opportunities for participants: 

    • Longer stays for graduate students: Graduate students can now stay in China for up to 24 months with the option to obtain a graduate degree from designated learning institutions in China. 
    • Shorter stays for professionals: The minimum stay requirement for faculty, researchers, and mid-career professionals has been reduced from two months to one month, offering greater flexibility for those seeking short-term professional development opportunities. 

    The deadline to apply on the My EduCanada portal is CLOSED. Apply today to start your extraordinary adventure in China!  

     For more information:

     Review application guidelines: Canada-China Scholars’ Exchange Program

    For any questions about the program, please contact: scholarships-admin-bourses@international.gc.ca.