CICan’s new three-year International Strategy

 Ottawa, June 16, 2022 – As Canadian colleges and institutes emerge from the global pandemic, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is pleased to share a brand-new vision for its approach to international education and development. CICan’s new three-year International Strategy works to futureproof the Canadian college and institute network through internationalization and global engagement.

Developed following extensive consultation with both member institutions and partners from outside the college and institute sector, the new International Strategy officially began implementation in April and complements CICan’s existing 2019-2024 Strategic Plan: Strengthening the System.

The strategy will support CICan members as they pursue new opportunities in international education across three pillars: futureproofing Canada; bringing the world to Canada; taking Canada to the world. It will enhance outbound student mobility and help Canadian students develop highly sought-after global skills, diversify student recruitment, build the capacity of members to implement their internationalization strategies, and strengthen international cooperation with new models for business development.

The Strategy is aligned with CICan’s commitment the Sustainable Development Goals. In particular, it supports colleges and institutes as they continue to champion inclusive and equitable access to Quality Education, Gender Equality, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequalities, and Climate Action.

The strategy also provides new and revised frameworks for collaboration between institutions in Canada and abroad to help achieve stronger Partnerships for the Goals.

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Quebec plans to Exempt International Students from additional Fees

 

Exemption from additional tuition fees depending on the program of studies and the region

An exemption from additional tuition fees will be granted, effective in September 2023, to foreign students enrolled in a college or university institution located outside the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal. They will have to take a program of studies in French in the employment sectors identified as priorities by the Gouvernement du Québec, that is:

• information technology
• engineering
• health and social services
• education
• educational childcare services

Thanks to this exemption, the foreign students who meet the criteria will pay the same tuition fees as Québec students.  This measure will take effect in the fall 2023 session.

Conditions of eligibility

To be eligible, you must meet the following conditions:

• be a foreign student registered in a college or university institution
• be registered full time in a program of studies in French related to one of the fields identified as priorities by the Gouvernement du Québec;
• your places of learning and residence must be located in Québec, outside the territory of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal

The conditions to benefit from the exemption will be published soon.

Eligible educational institutions and programs

The list of higher educational institutions and programs of studies eligible for this exemption from additional tuitions will be available soon on this page.

https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/study-quebec/financial-assistance-international-students/exemption-additional-tuition-fees-depending-program-region

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Scholarships for Schools in Canada

 Scholarship applications are open March 1 to May 31, 2022.

Leadership Excellence Awards of Distinction 

L.E.A.D. honours the accomplishments of four special 4-H senior youth members and showcases the outstanding accomplishments of 4-H members across Canada in the area of leadership excellence. Through the generosity of CN, four scholarships – with an overall value of $20,000 each over four years – are available to 4-H members who have demonstrated personal values, leadership and community involvement within one of 4-H’s Leadership Development Pillars.

John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarship

Through the generosity of John Deere Canada, 15 scholarships – valued at $1,000 each – are available to 4-H members across Canada. Opportunities such as this help support 4-H members who will pursue post-secondary education at a Canadian college or university in a degree, certificate or trade-based program. 

TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarship

Through the generosity of TD, 12 $2,500 scholarships are available to 4-H members who are pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture, ag-science or agri-business at a Canadian university or college in September 2022.

Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers

 4-H Scholarship

Through the generosity of the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers, two scholarships - each valued at $1000 – are available to 4-H members planning to attend a Canadian university or college in September 2022 in an agriculture-based program, ideally with a focus on sheep related studies.

Have a question about 4-H Canada's scholarships? Contact 4H at program@4-h-canada.ca.

About 4-H

For more than 100 years, 4-H has been one of the most highly respected positive youth development organizations in the country.

We believe in nurturing responsible, caring and contributing leaders who are committed to positively impacting their communities.

The four H’s represent our core values:

Head: managing, thinking
Heart: relating, caring
Hands: giving, working
Health: being, living

One of the world’s largest youth organizations, 4-H can be found in more than 70 countries across the globe. 4-H in Canada has more than 23,500 members and 7,800 volunteers.

https://4-h-canada.ca/

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