Application process
Instructions
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the instructions below before beginning to fill in the online form. If applicants experience difficulty filling out or submitting the form, they should send an email to scholarships-bourses@cbie.ca.
Applicants must:
- Complete the online form;
- Individuals who do not have an International Scholarships Canada Application Tool account will first need to Register an account.
- Under the section “For Non-Canadians”, applicants will need to go to the Canada-CARICOM Virtual University Scholarship Program and click on Apply Now.
- Enter data in the fields marked mandatory, following instructions for each item;
- Upload all required supporting documents;
- Upon completion, verify the information entered prior to submission;
- Print the form for their records using the print function in the browser; and
- Click SUBMIT to provide their form electronically to DFATD. A confirmation message and reference number will be provided once their form is submitted.
NOTE: Applicants will have the ability to save their application and complete it at a later time. Both saved and submitted applications will appear on the applicant’s profile homepage.
Information required in the application form
- Letter of intent: In the box provided, the applicant must explain how the certificate will improve their skills and abilities, and how their new knowledge will create positive change in their workplace (600-700 words).
- Referee(s):
Certificate in University & College Administration, University of Manitoba (CHERD) and Certificat en intervention auprès des femmes, Laurentian University:
The candidate must provide the name, title, relation and organisation of the referee (employer) submitting the letter of recommendation. Only one referee is required.
Graduate Certificate in Destination Development, Royal Roads University:
The candidate must provide the name, title, relation and organisation of the referees (employers) submitting the letters of recommendation. Two referees are required.
Supporting documents
The following documents must be uploaded and attached to the online application form in one of the following formats: .pdf, .jpg, .doc, .docx, .txt or .gif. Each document must be smaller than 5 Mb in order for the application to upload successfully.
- Proof of citizenship: a copy of the passport or national identity document with valid dates; a baptism certificate is not accepted as proof of citizenship.
- Curriculum vitae: the curriculum vitae must not include photographs or any personal information such as a date of birth (maximum 3 pages).
- Academic transcripts: for the most recent studies completed by the applicant.
Certificate in University & College Administration, University of Manitoba (CHERD) and Certificat en intervention auprès des femmes, Laurentian University:
Applicants must upload their academic transcripts to the online application.
Graduate Certificate in Destination Development, Royal Roads University:
Applicants must upload their academic transcripts to the online application. Two of each of their official transcripts must also be sent from the university in a sealed envelope to the following address:
Royal Roads University
Attention: Manager, International Admissions & Registration, CARICOM Scholarship
2005 Sooke Road
Victoria, British Columbia
V9B 5Y2
Canada
- Letter(s) of recommendation:
Certificate in University & College Administration, University of Manitoba (CHERD) and Certificat en intervention auprès des femmes, Laurentian University:
Applicants must submit a letter of support from an employer that confirms their current position and provides a job description. Only one letter is required.
Graduate Certificate in Destination Development, Royal Roads University:
Applicants must submit two letters of support from employers that confirms their position and provides a job description (one of the letters must be from a current employer). Two letters are required.
- Copy of the language test results: Applicants must submit a copy of their language test results. The minimal test scores for each program and the testing websites are available below. Originals are also required by mail as indicated below.
Language test requirements by certificate program
Certificate in University & College Administration, University of Manitoba (CHERD): Applicants are required to provide an International English Language Test (IELTS) with an Academic 6.5 overall. Alternatively, applicants can provide the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT 86 overall with a minimum of 20 in reading; 20 in writing, 20 in listening, and 20 in speaking.
Original language test results are to be sent by mail directly from the test administrator in a sealed envelope to the following address:
Canadian Virtual University (CVU)
1200, 10011-109 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3S8
Canada
Certificat en intervention auprès des femmes, Laurentian University: Applicants are required to provide the Test d’Évaluation de Français pour le Canada (TEF Canada) with the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) at a minimum of 5.
Original language test results are to be sent by mail directly from the test administrator in a sealed envelope to the following address:
Canadian Virtual University (CVU)
1200, 10011-109 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3S8
Canada
Graduate certificate in Destination Development, Royal Roads University: Applicants are required to provide submission of an official English language proficiency score report. Results are to be less than two years old. Applicants must submit one of the following tests:
Original language test results are to be sent by mail directly from the test administrator in a sealed envelope to the following address:
Royal Roads University
Attention: Manager, International Admissions & Registration, CARICOM Scholarship
2005 Sooke Road
Victoria, British Columbia
V9B 5Y2
Canada
Conditions
- The online application and all required supporting documents must be submitted before an application can be reviewed.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered and applicants will not be contacted to provide missing information.
- Awards are conditional on receiving admission confirmation from CVU.
- Applicants must be able to commit at minimum, 20-25 hours per week toward their studies.
- The scholarship does not allow for course extensions or course repeats. Should a scholarship recipient fail a course, they will be withdrawn from the program. Withdrawn students may choose to continue the program on their own and all international student tuition and ancillary fees will apply.
- Students must register in the final course within the year of starting the program.
- All successful candidates will be asked to obtain a free Skype internet telephony account to facilitate communication with universities in Canada.
- All successful candidates will be required to sign a declaration of commitment.
