The Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030) is funded by Global Affairs Canada and supports education and training opportunities in Canada for students and professionals from 26 eligible developing countries. The program operates through partnerships between Canadian higher education institutions and institutions in participating countries. For the 2026–2027 academic cycle, opportunities are available through individual funded projects, with study levels, fields, application periods, and selection criteria varying by project. Applicants may benefit from opportunities ranging from college and undergraduate studies to master’s, doctoral, research, and specialized training programs. Interested candidates must apply through the relevant partner institution rather than directly to BCDI 2030.
Scholarship Overview
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Host Country: Canada
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Study Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, Postdoctoral and training opportunities
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Funding: Fully funded; benefits vary by project
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Application Deadline: Varies by project
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Current Status: Opportunities available through approved projects
Scholarship Benefits
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Tuition Fees: Covered as part of the funded scholarship project.
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Monthly Stipend: Not confirmed as a standard benefit; varies by project.
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Travel/Airfare: Not confirmed as a standard benefit; varies by project.
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Health Insurance: Not confirmed as a standard benefit; check the specific project.
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Accommodation: Not confirmed as a standard benefit; check the specific project.
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Visa, Books, Research or Settling-in Allowance: Not confirmed as standard benefits; availability varies by project.
Note: BCDI 2030 does not publish one fixed benefits package for all scholars. Support is determined by the individual scholarship project and participating institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
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Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of one of the 26 eligible BCDI 2030 countries.
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Academic Qualifications: Requirements vary by project and study program; applicants must meet the relevant admission criteria.
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Age Limit: No general age limit is specified by BCDI 2030; individual projects may set additional requirements.
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Work Experience: Not generally required, but may be required for specific programs or training opportunities.
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Language Requirements: Depends on the selected program and host institution; proof of language proficiency may be required.
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Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Canadian institution and specific program.
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Nomination/Application Route: Candidates cannot apply directly to BCDI 2030. Applications are made through approved projects and their partner higher education institutions.
Available Fields / Programmes
The current official BCDI 2030 project list confirms these key thematic areas:
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Artificial Intelligence
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Climate Action
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Governance and Administration
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Green and Blue Economy
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Health Sciences
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Specific programmes vary by participating institution and project.
How to Apply
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Check eligible projects: Review the approved BCDI 2030 Stream 1 projects and identify opportunities relevant to your country and study area.
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Check the partner institution: Each project is run jointly by a Canadian higher education institution and a partner institution in an eligible country.
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Wait for the project call: The participating institutions publish their own scholarship application calls, eligibility requirements, and deadlines.
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Apply through the partner institution: Applicants do not apply directly to BCDI 2030 or through an embassy. Applications are submitted through the relevant partner institution/project.
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Complete selection: The partner institutions assess applications using their established selection and programme admission criteria.
Important: BCDI 2030 does not use individual agents or charge applicants application fees.
Required Documents
Document requirements vary by project. Confirmed BCDI 2030 project calls may require:
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Academic transcripts
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Curriculum vitae (CV)
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Cover letter or statement of purpose
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Recommendation/reference details or letters
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Proof of language proficiency, where required
A passport copy is not confirmed as a standard requirement across the current BCDI 2030 calls. Applicants should follow the document checklist in the specific project announcement.
Important Dates
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Program Period: 2022–2030
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Application Opening: Varies by individual scholarship project
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Application Deadline: Varies by project and participating institution
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Nomination Deadline: Not applicable as a single program-wide deadline
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Interview Period: Varies by project
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Results Announcement: Varies by project
Note: BCDI 2030 does not have one common application cycle or deadline. Applicants should check the specific project announcement for exact dates and requirements.
It is not tuition-only. BCDI 2030 provides funded scholarship opportunities for study and training in Canada, but the exact financial benefits vary by individual project. Applicants should check the specific project for the full funding package.
- Eligible Nationalities: Citizens of 26 eligible countries, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo and Tunisia.
- Study Levels: College certification, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate, Postdoctoral Fellowship, graduate certificates, research stays, mobility stays, short-term study, specialized training and other approved programmes.
Note: Eligibility and available study levels vary by individual BCDI 2030 project.
Not necessarily. Requirements vary by BCDI 2030 project. Applicants must meet the admission criteria of the relevant Canadian study program, but the scholarship application and admission process may be handled together through the participating institutions.
There is no single program-wide application deadline or timezone for BCDI 2030. Each approved scholarship project sets its own application period and deadline.
- Application Deadline: Varies by project
- Timezone: Varies by project
- Nomination Deadline: Not applicable program-wide
- Interview/Selection Period: Varies by project
- Result Date: Varies by project
For publication: Use “Varies by project — check the specific official project call for the exact deadline and timezone.”
No. There is no application fee for the Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030). Candidates are never asked to pay a fee to apply, receive a scholarship, or access program support. Any request for payment is considered a potential sign of fraud.
