Mobility scholarships for Ontario Tech visitors

1. The home university must complete the scholarship application form.
2. Carefully review and upload the required documents (found in the Supporting Documents tab) via the application form. Non-compliant documents result in an automatic application rejection.

Applicants need to start the respective Ontario Tech process while applying to the SEED scholarship as follows:

Choose one of the following Ontario Tech processes: 

1. Research students must read and follow the visiting Scholar application process OR
2. Course-exchange students must read and follow the inbound student exchange application process.

Once complete, your Ontario Tech application will be placed on hold until Global Affairs makes a positive decision. If you are declined but still wish to attend Ontario Tech, you must notify the International Office when you apply.

Course-exchange students must arrive at the beginning of each term according to Ontario Tech's academic calendar. Failure to arrive within the required timelines may result in the cancellation of your scholarship.

• Fall tem arrival: Arrive between August 1 and the term’s start date.
• Winter term arrival: Arrive at the term’s start date, early January.
• Research students: Must begin and end between August 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027.

Helpful tip: Ensure your passport is updated and review the immigration processing times to determine your start date.

Applicants must submit the appropriate Ontario Tech University application at the same time as their scholarship application.

Please follow the application pathway that matches your student status:

• Research students
  Complete the Visiting Scholar Application Process.
• Course‑exchange students – from partner institutions only
  Complete the Inbound Student Exchange Application Process.

Once your Ontario Tech application has been submitted, it will be placed on hold while a scholarship decision is made by Global Affairs.

If your scholarship application is unsuccessful and you still wish to study at Ontario Tech, you must notify the International Office when submitting your application.

Please note that admission to an exchange program does not guarantee selection for the scholarship.

The Ontario Tech International Office conducts an initial screening of all applications. Applicants are responsible for reviewing the scholarship guidelines and submitting all required documents.

Selection Results

Applicants will be notified by email once a decision has been made. Decisions are typically released by the end of May.

Start Date Changes

Requests to change start dates may be approved by the home university and the Global Affairs administrator. Research students must also obtain approval from their Ontario Tech host supervisor.

Scholarship Conditions

• Scholarships cannot be deferred or renewed
• Feedback is not provided to unsuccessful applicants
• Non-selected students may still proceed with an exchange upon request
• Any costs incurred prior to arrival in Canada will not be refunded if the candidate is unable to arrive for any reason, including (but not limited to) a visa refusal by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Visa and Next Steps

Successful candidates should apply for their visa or study/work permit as soon as possible to avoid delays. The Global Affairs administrator will issue the scholarship award letter, and the Ontario Tech International Office is available to provide additional support.

Is an English language proficiency test required for an exchange?

• No, an English language proficiency test is not required. However, partner schools must only nominate exchange candidates meeting OntarioTech English language proficiency requirements. You can find further clarification on the following pages:
  • Undergraduate English language proficiency requirements
  • Graduate English language proficiency requirements

My university does not have a partnership with Ontario Tech. Can I apply?

• Course‑based exchange: No. Only students from partner institutions are eligible to apply for course‑based exchange programs.

• Research option: Yes. Students interested in the research option may apply even if their home institution does not have a formal agreement with Ontario Tech.

How do I find a Canadian supervisor?
Students are responsible for identifying and contacting a potential supervisor. We recommend reviewing Ontario Tech programs and faculty research when applying as a visiting scholar.

Can I use the same documents for both the scholarship and exchange applications?
Yes, as long as the documents meet the requirements of both programs.

When should I start preparing for my visit?
You should wait to make travel arrangements until you receive a formal acceptance. If you plan to attend Ontario Tech if a scholarship is not provided, notify the International Office when applying.

When will I receive my scholarship funds?
Funds are typically available shortly after arrival. Further details are provided once results are announced.

1. If you are a potential applicant, your home university must FIRST nominate you and then complete the scholarship application form.
2. Carefully review and upload the required supporting documents (found in the Application process tab) via the application form. Non-compliant documents result in an automatic application rejection.

Students applying for a course-exchange must arrive at the beginning of each term according to Ontario Tech's academic calendar. A failure to arrive within the required timelines may result in the cancellation of your scholarship.

• Fall tem arrival: Arrive between August 1 and the term’s start date.
• Winter term arrival: Arrive at the term’s start date, early January.
• Research students: Must begin and end between August 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027.
• Helpful tip: Ensure your passport is updated and review the immigration processing times to determine your start date.

Applicants must submit the appropriate Ontario Tech University application at the same time as their scholarship application.

Please follow the application pathway that matches your student status:

• Research students
  Complete the Visiting Scholar Application Process.
• Course‑exchange students – from partner institutions only
  Complete the Inbound Student Exchange Application Process.

Once your Ontario Tech application has been submitted, it will be placed on hold while a scholarship decision is made by Global Affairs.

If your scholarship application is unsuccessful and you still wish to study at Ontario Tech, you must notify the International Office when submitting your application.

Please note that admission to an exchange program does not guarantee selection for the scholarship.

The Ontario Tech International Office conducts an initial screening of all applications. Applicants are responsible for reviewing the scholarship guidelines and submitting all required documents.

Selection Results

Applicants will be notified by email once a decision has been made. Decisions are typically released by the end of May.

Start Date Changes

Requests to change start dates may be approved by the home university and the Global Affairs administrator. Research students must also obtain approval from their Ontario Tech host supervisor.

Scholarship Conditions

• Scholarships cannot be deferred or renewed
• Feedback is not provided to unsuccessful applicants
• Non-selected students may still proceed with an exchange upon request
• Any costs incurred prior to arrival in Canada will not be refunded if the candidate is unable to arrive for any reason, including (but not limited to) a visa refusal by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
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Visa and Next Steps

Successful candidates should apply for their visa or study/work permit as soon as possible to avoid delays. Ontario Tech will issue a scholarship award letter along with either a Letter of Admission for study-option applicants or an Invitation Letter for research-option applicants.

Is an English language proficiency test required?
No. An English language proficiency test is not required. Partner institutions must nominate students who meet Ontario Tech’s English proficiency requirements:

• Undergraduate English language proficiency requirements
• Graduate English language proficiency requirements

How do I find a Canadian supervisor?
Students are responsible for identifying and contacting a potential supervisor. We recommend reviewing Ontario Tech programs and faculty research when applying as a visiting scholar.

Can I use the same documents for both the scholarship and exchange applications?
Yes, as long as the documents meet the requirements of both programs.

When should I start preparing for my visit?
You should wait to make travel arrangements until you receive a formal decision communication. If you plan to attend Ontario Tech if a scholarship is not provided, notify the International Office when applying.

When will I receive my scholarship funds?
Funds are typically available shortly after arrival. Further details are provided once results are announced.