The Canada 2024 Academic Guide contains information on how to start the process to study in that country, forms of financing, scholarships, universities and more information.
Image of a lake in the city of Victoria, Canada, on June 28, 2023.
The Foreign Ministry of Ecuador published this March 12 the Canada 2024 Academic Guide, for Ecuadorians interested in studying in that country.
This guide details the educational possibilities in Canada. In addition, it details information about the scholarships that Ecuadorians can apply for, the forms of financing, even the way of life in that country.
This is everything you need to know if you are interested in studying in Canada.
What is the first step to study in Canada?
The Embassy gives some recommendations for those who wish to study in Canada. These are the steps to follow to get started:
- Find programs and degrees in your academic area of interest, which can be found online and also within this guide.
- Investigate each of them to find out which ones are closest to your expectations.
- It takes into account the size and location of the university, cost of living in the city, number of students per class, research interests of faculty, and the academic curriculum of the program.
- Make a list of the universities of your choice and contact them with any questions you may have.
- Be clear about how you will finance your studies, and what scholarships you can apply directly to the universities or others detailed in the guide.
- Sort the list of universities and requirements according to your degree of interest and priority.
How to finance studies in Canada?
The guide details four alternatives to pay for studies:
- Own Funds: Own savings and any financial aid that the student receives from his or her family
- Educational Credits: Educational credits granted by banks or cooperatives in Ecuador.
- Scholarships: Financial aid granted by an institution to students and professionals for academic excellence, physical skills or socioeconomic situation
- Other grants: In Canada, grants are offered such as “Awards” (awards for academic excellence), “Grants” (subsidies awarded to carry out studies or research) and “Bursaries” (financial need scholarships for students in special circumstances). .
What scholarships are available?
To study in Canada there are four types of scholarships:
Caldo-Senescyt Scholarships : Currently, the agreement for this scholarship with Ecuador is in the process of renewal. It allows you to study at some of the best research universities in that country. (Universities of Alberta, Laval, Dalhousie, and Ottawa).
Offered by the Government of Canada: The Federal government of Canada offers foreign students 13 different scholarships, and in some cases they are competitive with Canadian applicants.
These scholarships cover studies from undergraduate studies to doctorates in different areas and specialties:
- Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)
- Scholarships for Academic Studies OAS / OAS
- BANTING Postdoctoral Fellowships
- CIFAR Global Scholars:
- CIHR Fellowship
- IDRC Doctoral Research Awards
- IDRC International Fellowships
- IDRC Research Awards
- MITACS Elevate
- MITACS Accelerate
- Visiting Fellowships in Canadian Government Laboratories Program
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
- Trudeau Foundation Scholarships
Provincial Government Scholarships : These scholarships are limited to studies at universities within the provincial limits of each government.
Offered by universities : These scholarships are those offered by each university for international students. Some are aimed exclusively at international students, and others for Canadian citizens.
In the four types of scholarships, it is necessary to consult the information to know which ones are available for Ecuadorians.
Universities that offer scholarships
The guide details 10 universities with scholarship offers for different areas. These scholarships are offered directly by the universities, these are:
- Alberta Universities
- Universities of British Columbia
- Universities of Prince Edward Island
- Universities of Manitoba
- Universities of Nova Scotia
- Universities of New Brunswick
- Ontario Universities
- Universities of Quebec
- Universities of Saskatchewan
- Universities of Newfoundland and Labrador
How to obtain the visa?
To obtain the visa it is necessary to have acceptance from a legally recognized university in Canada. The applicant must also prove that they have sufficient funds to cover study costs , registration, living costs, among others.
To apply for a student visa, you must access the student permit application page online.
It is important to apply for the visa early, as processing times can take months.
Below, you can review the complete guide prepared by the Embassy of Ecuador in Canada.
