Education Development Center is offering up to 30 scholarships for Canadian students to study international business and business with environmental or sustainability studies. The scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree level. Applicants must currently enroll in a full-time accredited bachelor’s degree at a Canadian public university or college. An EDC scholarship is worth a $4,000 cash award and awarded in spring and issued in autumn at the start of each academic year. Application should be submitted till February 03, 2014.
Scholarships are provided in the field of International Business.
The scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree level.
To be eligible, you must be:
-a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
-currently enrolled in a full-time accredited bachelor’s degree at a Canadian public university or college
-enrolled in a program focused on international business, finance, economics, or a combination of business with environmental/ sustainability studies.
-returning to full-time post-secondary studies for the 2014-2015 academic year entering your second, third or fourth year.
-in excellent academic standing.
-experience outside Canada or plans to study abroad are considered assets.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be:
-a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
-currently enrolled in a full-time accredited bachelor’s degree at a Canadian public university or college
-enrolled in a program focused on international business, finance, economics, or a combination of business with environmental/ sustainability studies.
-returning to full-time post-secondary studies for the 2014-2015 academic year entering your second, third or fourth year.
-in excellent academic standing.
-experience outside Canada or plans to study abroad are considered assets.
Selection criteria
Scholarships are awarded by a selection committee who evaluates applications based on the following criteria:
-Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career or furthering studies in international business or business combined with environmental or sustainability studies.
-National or international professional work experience (including internships).
-Other international experience (volunteering, studies abroad and other).
-Plans for international study or work/internship placement in the 2014-15 year.
-Demonstrated leadership and team player skills (as reflected in letters of reference and extra-curricular activities).
-Academic achievement (as reflected in grades and awards received).
-Strength of letter of intent.
-Strength of letters of reference by an academic and a current or former employer.
-Languages written and spoken.
Winners will be notified about their selection by early April 2014.
How to Apply
Applications and supporting documents (application form, CV, Letter of Intent, scan of official transcripts and proof of citizenship or permanent residency), must be submitted online. Click here for more information on how to apply.
Scholarship Application Deadline
The application deadline is February 03, 2014.
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