OpenFieldCanada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED)
Federal scholarship program for Southeast Asian scholars to undertake short-term study or collaborative research in Canada aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in an eligible Southeast Asian higher education institution with minimum 80% equivalent grade average.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 88.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Passport, transcript, letter of intent, and institutional exchange agreement.
- Recommendation letters
- Home university dean nomination.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $10,200 for undergraduate exchange or CAD $15,900 for graduate research terms
- Application fee
- CAD $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered under bilateral inter-university agreements
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 20, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Universities Canada / Universités Canada documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
Reviewed 2026-10-15 · Editorial standards · Report an issue