EDC International Business Scholarships in Canada

cholarships to Canadian students
with a demonstrated interest in international business.

• Application
  deadline: February
  9, 2018
• Course
  Level:
  Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate programme at a
  Canadian university or college.
• Study
  Subject:
  Scholarships are awarded for studying business (international business,
  commerce, finance, economics, accounting, etc.) or business combined with
  environmental or sustainability courses
• Scholarship
  Award: An EDC scholarship is worth a $4,000 cash award.
• Nationality:
  Canadian
• Number
  of Scholarships:
   Thirty scholarships annually, 25 of which go to undergraduate
  university or college students interested in pursuing a career or
  furthering their studies in international business, with up to five
  additional scholarships for students in programs which combine business
  with environmental or sustainability studies
• Scholarship
  can be taken in
  Canada

• Eligible
  Countries: 
  Canada
• Entrance
  Requirements:
  Applicants must meet following criteria:

1. A
   Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

1. Enrolled
   in a full-time accredited bachelor’s degree at a Canadian university or
   college.
2. Studying
   business (international business, commerce, finance, economics,
   accounting, etc.) or business combined with environmental or
   sustainability courses.
3. Returning
   to full-time studies for the 2017-2018 academic year.
4. In
   excellent academic standing.
   Assets: Study or work experience outside of Canada is considered an asset.
   Note: EDC employees and their dependents are not eligible.

• The
  following supporting documents are required:
• Letter
  of intent
  Please describe your main areas of interest and your proposed career path
  highlighting any current or past activities that demonstrate your
  motivation and potential in international business or in international
  business with an environmental or sustainability focus. (Maximum 600
  words)
• Transcripts
  A clear, scanned copy of your official transcript(s) from all
  post-secondary institutions (e.g. university, college,attended, including
  the most recent academic term. Transcripts must include detailed information
  on the grading system specific to your institution. We reserve the right
  to request the original, hardcopy transcript. Applicants order a recent
  transcript from their institution well in advance of the application
  deadline.
• Resume
  resume should include any experience abroad (work, study, internship), as
  well as any professional experience, volunteer work and extracurricular
  activities and memberships which demonstrate your interest for
  international business or in international business with an environmental
  or sustainability focus.
• Academic
  or employer reference letter
  a reference letter from either a professor/ instructor at your current
  educational institution or from your employer.