The Canada-ASEAN SEED programme for 2023/ 2024 academic session is now receiving applications from Bruneian students, and those from ASEAN member countries.
The SEED (Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development) program is a short-term exchange initiative under Global Affairs Canada’s International Scholarships Program.
It aims at providing opportunities for students from ASEAN member states, including Brunei, to conduct short-term study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions in areas that contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
At the moment, nine Bruneian students, all from UTB, are in Canada, pursuing under- and post-graduate studies in different fields under the programme.
High Commissioner of Canada in Brunei Ambra Dickie in a statement encouraged Bruneian students to take advantage of the opportunity to advance their studies and experience the amazing quality of life that Canada offers.
“Canada has an affordable cost of life with world-class livability in our cities. Seven Canadian universities are in The Times Ranking’s top 200. I hope to see more Bruneians choose Canada as their next education destination,” she said.
To be eligible for the programme, students must be Bruneian citizens, studying full-time at a post-secondary institution in Brunei and paying tuition fees to that institution and for the full duration of the exchange.
The value of the programme can be between CAD$10,200 to CAD$15,900; depending on the duration of the study or research.
Students interested in studying in Canada under the program should contact their educational institution’s respective international office to learn more about the application process and admission requirements for the Canadian institutions.
To find out more about the SEED programme, visit the website https://tinyurl.com/yjy7jddb
THE BRUNEIAN | BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
