Thread by @JamesAlanOLOO

I received a few questions about studying in Canada as an international student. On this thread, I'll share some info. I hope you find it useful. Also, I'll give away Ksh. 1,000 to four people via mpesa. Just say why you want it for a chance to win. Njaanuary ishindwe🙏🇰🇪

1. How much does it cost to study in Canada as an international student? The simple answer is: it depends. Fees & Financial Aid (scholarship, bursary, fellowship) depend on the program of study, university, & location of the university:
timeshighereducation.com/opinion/cost-s… via @timeshighered

2. How much does it cost to study in Canada as an international student?
You can find out by using an online tool provided by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada/ Le Conseil des ministres de l'Éducation (@CCMEC): w05.educanada.ca/index.aspx/ind…

3. Financial assistance to study in 🇨🇦:
Scholarships, grants and bursaries are available for international students. Please apply: funding is limited & competitive. Example:

Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship– for students of other Commonwealth countries educanada.ca/scholarships-b…

4. Here is excellent info on financial assistance to international students in 🇨🇦 - the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (@CICIC_CICDI) website at cicic.ca/1347/get_infor…

5. Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships – offered to international students in Canada who are undertaking postgraduate study within the natural and social sciences or health research. Funded by Government of 🇨🇦. banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/en/app-dem_ove…

6. @IDRC_CRDI Research Awards – Canadian government scholarships for students from developing countries to undertake a master’s or doctoral-level research degree at a recognized 🇨🇦 university (IDRC has a regional office in Nairobi🇰🇪): idrc.ca/en/general-faq…

7. University-specific scholarships to study in Canada
@Carleton_U Awards for International Students. Open to all graduate students, who are automatically considered for the awards upon application. graduate.carleton.ca/financial-assi… via @CUGradStudies

7. University-specific scholarships to study in Canada:
@yorkuniversity International Student Program – international scholarships for undergraduate students to study in Toronto. futurestudents.yorku.ca/funding#intl via @YorkUnews

8. International Scholarships For Students From Developing Countries to Study in Europe:

#ErasmusMundus Scholarships – Funded by the European Commission to provide funding for international students to study in Europe. ec.europa.eu/programmes/era… @ErasmusIMSISS

8. International Scholarships For Students From Developing Countries to Study in Europe:

Belgium🇧🇪
VLIR-UOS Training and Masters Scholarships – Scholarships for students from developing countries including Africa, Asia or Latin America. vliruos.be/en/scholarship… via @VLIRUOS

8. International Scholarships For Students From Developing Countries to Study in Europe:

Czech Republic🇨🇿
Charles University Faculty of Social Sciences Development Scholarships– for students from developing countries to study a prog in the faculty fsv.cuni.cz/en/admissions/… @FSV_UK

8. International Scholarships For Students From Developing Countries to Study in Europe:

France🇫🇷
Eiffel Scholarships – Funding for master’s and PhD students from outside of France. campusfrance.org/en/eiffel-scho… via @CampusFrance

8. International Scholarships For Students From Developing Countries to Study in Europe:

Ireland🇮🇪
Embassy of Ireland, #Tanzania Fellowship Training Program– Scholarships for 🇹🇿 students to study master’s degrees in 🇮🇪 dfa.ie/irish-embassy/… @IrlEmbTanzania Bongo Dar Es Salam-a

8. International Scholarships For Students From Developing Countries to Study in Europe:

Poland🇵🇱
@NAWA_Poland Scholarships for students from developing countries to study a tuition-free master’s degree in Poland. More info: study.gov.pl/scholarship-ci…

8. International Scholarships For Students From Developing Countries to Study in Europe:

Switzerland🇨🇭
IMD MBA Scholarships – For students from developing countries to study #MBA at @IMD_Bschool. TEN categories of scholarships. Fantastic info: imd.org/mba/financing/… #IMDImpact

9/9.... I found this article by Sabrina Collier useful:

How to Get a Full Scholarship topuniversities.com/student-info/s… via @TopUnis