The Government of Canada announced the Canada-CARICOM Skills Training for the Green Economy (CCSTGE) Scholarships program in 2020. The program provides students from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states with short-term exchange opportunities at publicly funded Canadian colleges and institutes. The scholarships support college-level students in programs or disciplines linked to the green economy, or with elements related to sustainability, combating environmental degradation, and/or regenerative practices. This could include, but is not limited to: climate-smart agriculture, sustainable culinary practices, renewable energy, and sustainable building techniques, among others.
The Canada-CARICOM Skills Training for the Green Economy Scholarships is a Short-term Exchange Program under Global Affairs Canada’s International Scholarships Program.
Eligibility;
To be eligible, you must be:
✔ a citizen of a CARICOM member state
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, or Trinidad and Tobago
✔ a student enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution (College or Institute) in an eligible country/territory
✔ paying tuition fees to that institution at the time of application and for the full duration of your exchange
Students are not eligible for this scholarship if:
you hold or have a pending application for Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
you are already participating in a scholarship program funded by the Government of Canada
you are already enrolled in a degree, diploma or certificate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Canadian post-secondary institutions interested in hosting students must:
✔ be a Designated Learning Institution (DLI)
✔ have a valid student exchange agreement with the student’s home institution that waives tuition fees for scholarship recipients
Scholarship value and duration;
| Award component | Value | Duration | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical or Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the certificate, diploma, or associate degree level | $8,200 | Four months or one academic term | Study or research at a Canadian college, institute or cégep. A valid student exchange agreement that waives tuition fees is required except for research. |
| Technical or Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the certificate, diploma, or associate degree level | $14,700 | Eight months or two academic terms | Study or research at a Canadian college, institute or cages. A valid student exchange agreement that waives tuition fees is required except for research. |
Eligible expenses
Selected students may use scholarship funds towards:
✔ visa or study/work permit fees
✔ airfare via the most direct and economical route
✔ health insurance
✔ living expenses, such as accommodation, utilities and food
✔ ground transportation, including a public transportation pass
✔ books and supplies required for their study or research, excluding computers and other equipment
Canadian institutions are eligible to receive:
✔ $500 per scholarship recipient to aid with administrative costs once the student arrives in Canada
✔ reimbursement of additional employer compliance fees paid to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in some cases
How funding works
Canadian institutions will receive funding from Global Affairs Canada, through its legal name, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) in the form of a non-negotiable contribution agreement and will be responsible for providing the funds to successful students according to its internal processes. Should a student not take up the scholarship, Canadian institutions must return all funds, including the administrative fee, to DFATD.
Application process;
Canadian institutions must apply for the scholarship on behalf of eligible students before the deadline.
Before the application period
Canadian institutions interested in hosting students should:
✔ promote the scholarship to faculty and staff members
✔ promote the scholarship to eligible partner institutions
✔ explore student exchange agreements with eligible partner institutions
Non-Canadian institutions interested in sending students to Canada should:
✔ review eligibility requirements
✔ explore student exchange agreements with Canadian institutions
✔ promote this scholarship to students
✔ identify students who meet the eligibility and admission requirements for the Canadian partner institution
Students interested in studying in Canada under this scholarship should:
✔ review the eligibility requirements
✔ ask your international office if your school has an exchange agreement with a Canadian post-secondary institution
✔ contact your international office to learn more about the application process and any admission requirements for the Canadian institution
Application instructions
Application instructions for Canadian institutions applying on behalf of eligible students
Assign a program coordinator to complete applications.
Login or Create an account on Momentum to apply for the scholarship on behalf of students.
Once you have logged into your account, select the Canada-CARICOM Skills Training for the Green Economy Scholarships Program in the “For Non Canadians” section and click on “Apply Now”
Enter data in the fields marked mandatory and follow instructions for each item.
Upload all required supporting documents. Each document must be smaller than 5 MB and in .pdf, .jpg, .doc, .docx, .txt or .gif format.
Verify the data prior to submission.
Click “SUMBIT”. You will receive a confirmation message and a reference number for submitted applications.
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Key Date;
Application deadline
The deadline for Canadian institutions to submit online applications on behalf of students is 11:59 p.m. EDT, March 21, 2023.
Canadian institutions should establish an earlier deadline with students and their home institutions to ensure timely receipt of supporting documents.
Notification of results
The scholarship administrator will communicate successful results to Canadian institutions in the spring. The administrator will not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.
Institutions are responsible for notifying students of successful results.
Students should contact their home institution or the Canadian institution regarding the status of their application.
Student arrival in Canada
Selected students may arrive as early as August 1, 2023 for the fall semester and no later than February 1, 2024 for the winter/spring semester. Failure to arrive during this time may result in the cancellation of the scholarship.
Students should submit their visa or study/work permit application as early as possible to avoid delays.
Scholarship condition;
Conditions for successful students selected for the scholarship agree to:
engage in full-time studies or research as defined by the Canadian institution
abstain from clinical training or clinically-oriented research involving direct patient-care
focus primarily on full-time studies or research during your stay in Canada
return to your home institutions after the scholarship period to complete your studies
Failure to meet these conditions may result in the cancellation of your scholarship.
Additional information
Scholarships cannot be deferred and are not renewable
Scholarships are subject to availability of funding from the Government of Canada
Scholarships are not taxable for either the Canadian institution or the scholarship recipient
Students must return to their home institutions after the scholarship period to complete their studies
