Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)

Please note – ELAP applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are now closed.

Students/faculty:

Notes:

  • Individuals who have obtained Canadian citizenship or who have applied for permanent residency in Canada are not eligible;
  • Individuals already participating in an exchange scholarship program funded by the Government of Canada are not eligible; and
  • Individuals already enrolled in a degree or diploma program at a Canadian university or college are not eligible.

Scholarship recipients:

  • must engage in full-time professional development, studies, or research as defined by Brandon University;
  • must apply and be accepted to Brandon University as either an undergraduate or graduate student after receiving notification of scholarship approval;
  • must show proficiency in English;
  • must live in residence at Brandon University for the duration of their scholarship (exception faculty);
  • may not hold any other scholarship granted by the Government of Canada;
  • may arrive in Canada for the uptake of their award between June 1, 2024 but no later than February 1, 2025.
  • must ensure that they have appropriate health insurance for the full duration of the scholarship, as per the policies of Brandon University.
  • must focus primarily on full-time professional development, studies, or research during their stay in Canada.
  • The scholarship funds will be used exclusively to defray costs such as roundtrip travel to Canada via the most cost effective and direct route, visa expenses, living expenses in Canada (e.g. accommodation, health insurance, food, transportation and other expenses) as well as educational materials such as books, supplies not including computers and other equipment.
  • Recipients will be expected to pay for all travel to Canada, including round-trip flights, hotels, and other forms of transportation prior to arrival. Recipients should hold on to all receipts and submit to the Office of International Activities to be reimbursed. Any over expenditures will not be covered beyond the value of the scholarship. Additionally, for students, tuition will be waived for the term of your study.
    • Please note: The scholarship is not intended to cover all of your costs while on exchange at  Brandon University. Please ensure you bring at least $2000 Canadian Dollars to help offset any out of pocket expenses you might incur.

Faculty/Research

Interested faculty and eligible candidates wishing to conduct research at Brandon University are encouraged to determine a mutually agreeable program of potential research interest before completing an application. Students interested in coming to BU as researchers must contact and secure a Brandon University faculty member who will act as their host and supervisor.

Please note that all applications must be submitted to David Rowland, Director of International Activities at rowlandd@brandonu.ca by March 12, 2024. For questions, please contact international@brandonu.ca

Important Information

  • For undergraduate and graduate applications where the student intends to take courses at Brandon University, a student exchange agreement or memorandum of understanding between Brandon University and the candidate’s home institution must be in place at the time of application.
  • For undergraduate and graduate applications involving a research placement, an inter-institutional agreement is not mandatory.
  • Applications submitted directly by a candidate or their home institution will not be accepted.
  • Scholarships cannot be deferred and are not renewable.
  • Priority will be given to candidates who have not previously received a scholarship under the Canada-CARICOM Leadership Scholarships Program, the Canada-CARICOM Faculty Leadership Program, the Canada-Chile Leadership Exchange Scholarship, or the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program.
  • Scholarships are not taxable for either Brandon University or the scholarship recipient.

Deadline for Application

Deadline for Application: March 12, 2024

Funding Available

  • The scholarship value varies depending on the duration and level of study.
  • The funding amounts for ELAP scholarships are:
    • CAD 8,200 for college, undergraduate or graduate students (Master’s and PhD) for a minimum of four months or one academic term of study or research; or
    • CAD 11,100 for graduate students (Master’s and PhD) for a period of five to six months of study or research.