Boursies Canadiennes de Développement International 2030

The Canadian Development International Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030) is a government-funded programme enabling international students, researchers and university staff to pursue study and research in Canada across bachelor, master and doctoral levels, as well as short research stays and summer programs. The initiative runs within an eight-year span (2022–2030) and focuses on SDG-aligned priorities in STEM, AI, green/blue economy, climate action, health sciences and public administration. Approximately 600 scholarships are awarded each year through university partnerships with Canadian institutions and partner countries.

Scholarly funding for study and research in Canada, access to world-class facilities and collaboration with leading Canadian institutions; includes opportunities for research or academic engagement.

Citizens of one of the 26 eligible partner countries may apply; the program supports professional training, bachelor's, master's and doctoral studies, as well as research stays, with selection conducted within project partnerships between Canadian higher education institutions and their counterparts in eligible countries.

Applicants must engage with a partner Canadian institution and the corresponding partner in their country; follow the project’s application process and submit via the partner’s portal or contact person.