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To qualify for a scholarship, you must be:
If you’ve studied or had work experience outside of Canada, that’s an asset.
*If you’re enrolled only in environmental or sustainability studies, you would not be eligible for an EDC scholarship. Business courses are required.
Note: EDC employees and their dependents are not eligible.
Complete the online application in our Careers portal under “EDC International Business Scholarships 2021-2022.” The application process starts in November and ends in February. Scholarships are awarded in the spring, and issued in the fall at the start of each academic year.
Please note, you must apply electronically: we cannot accept documents by mail, email or fax.
All eligible applications will be reviewed in March. You’ll be notified of the selection committee’s decision by early April.
A letter of intent that describes your main areas of interest, the career path you aspire to, and any current or past activities that show your motivation and potential in international business or international business with an environmental or sustainability focus. A demonstration of financial need will also be considered. (Maximum 600 words.)
Your official transcripts (a clear, scanned copy) from all post-secondary institutions you attended (university, college, CEGEP), including transcripts for the most recent academic term. Make sure your transcripts include detailed information on the grading system specific to your institution. We reserve the right to request the original, hardcopy transcripts. We strongly recommend you order a recent transcript from your institution well in advance of the application deadline to make sure you receive it on time. High school transcripts are not required.
Your resume, which should include any experience abroad (work, study, internship) as well as any professional experience, volunteer work, extracurricular activities or memberships that show your interest for international business or in international business with an environmental or sustainability focus.
An academic or employer reference letter from either a professor/instructor at your current educational institution or your employer. You can ask a professor to provide an employment reference if you have done paid work for him/her as a researcher, teaching assistant or in another role. An employer reference can be for either paid or volunteer work.
Our selection committee will evaluate your scholarship application based on your:
Our selection committee will evaluate your scholarship application based on your:
If you have questions or need additional information, we’re easy to reach.