Study in Canada Scholarships 2024
In October 2023, Global Affairs Canada introduced the Flight PS752 Commemorative Scholarship Program, honoring the memory of those who perished in the Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 disaster on January 8, 2020. This tragedy claimed the lives of 176 people, including 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents, many of whom were esteemed students and contributors to Canadian educational institutions. To honor their legacies, 176 scholarships are being offered to both international and Canadian students enrolled in Canadian colleges and universities. Eligible applicants include those whose fields of study align with the victims’ academic and professional pursuits or focus on air disaster prevention.
On this Page
- The Scholarship
- Eligibility Criteria
- Scholarship Value and Duration
- Application Process
- Deadlines
- Scholarship Conditions
- Contact Information
The Scholarship The PS752 Commemorative Scholarship Program will award 176 one-year scholarships over five years, beginning with the 2023-2024 academic year. Recipients may reapply for the scholarship in subsequent years if they remain eligible.
Eligibility Criteria To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be enrolled full-time in a post-secondary institution in Canada for the next two academic terms.
- Have completed at least one full academic year in their current program before the application deadline or have completed another degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution prior to starting their current program.
- Have at least one academic year remaining in their current program.
Canadian applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons under subsection 95(2) of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act by the application deadline. International applicants must possess a valid study permit. Students already receiving a scholarship from the Government of Canada are not eligible.
Scholarship Value and Duration The scholarship covers:
- Visa or study/work permit fees
- Travel costs to and within Canada, including a return ticket (most direct and economical route)
- Health insurance
- Tuition fees
- Living expenses (accommodation, utilities, food)
- Ground transportation (public transportation passes)
- Books and supplies required for studies or research, excluding computers and other equipment
Funding disbursement:
- September: 50% upon confirmation of selection and enrolment.
- January: 50% upon confirmation of continued enrolment and good academic standing.
Scholarships average $25,000 and are intended to cover one academic year. Eligible recipients may reapply for an additional year. Scholarships cannot be deferred and are dependent on available government funding. The funds are non-taxable for recipients.
Application Process Supporting documents (official translations required if not in English or French):
- Proof of identity:
- Canadian applicants: Passport, ID card, or driver’s license, plus proof of status if not a citizen.
- International applicants: Passport and valid study permit.
- Certification of kinship to a PS752 victim (if applicable):
- Signed or notarized statement of family relationship.
- Defined family members include spouse, common-law partner, siblings, children, grandchildren, aunts/uncles, nephews/nieces, and first cousins.
- Official transcript showing latest grades or confirming passing grade.
- Letter of Motivation (max 500 words) explaining:
- Alignment of chosen field of study with the victims’ backgrounds or focus on air disaster prevention.
- Understanding and awareness of the tragedy.
- Personal connection to the victims.
- How the scholarship will be used to promote awareness of the victims and honor their legacies.
Scholarship Distribution Approximately 30% of the scholarships will be awarded to Canadian applicants and 70% to international applicants.
Scholarship Evaluation Applications will be assessed based on academic merit, the letter of motivation, and any family relationship to a Flight PS752 victim.
Deadlines
- Application Deadline: May 31, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET.
- Notification of Results: September 2024. Unsuccessful candidates will be informed without feedback.
Scholarship Conditions Selected recipients must:
- Engage in full-time studies as defined by their Canadian institution.
- Maintain good academic standing to remain eligible for the scholarship. Failure to meet these conditions will result in the forfeiture of the second half of the scholarship. For more information or to apply, please visit our website or contact us directly.
