Did you know that you may be eligible to receive funding for your international exchange, co-op, work study or field school?
International Mobility Access Grant (IMAG)
The International Mobility Access Grant (IMAG) aims to reduce barriers for students with a disability, Indigenous students and low-income students to access and participate in UVic’s international mobility programs and strengthen their global skills.
Value: Up to $8,000
Open to: Indigenous students, students with a disability and low-income students who are also current UVic undergraduate students and either Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Next deadline: November 1st, 2023
Please note: The international activity must commence within 12 months of the application deadline.
Student International Activities Fund (SIAF)
The Student International Activities Fund (SIAF) is intended to assist UVic students with their participation in unpaid, international learning activities.
Value: $500
- Asia Undergraduate Supplement: $1,000
- Asia Graduate Supplement: $5,000
Open to: Full-time undergraduate and graduate students
Next deadline: November 15th, 2023
(3 competitions per year – March, July and November)
Please note: The international activity must commence within 12 months of the application deadline used. Applications can be submitted retroactively.
One World International Scholarship
The One World International Scholarship is awarded to students participating in study, or work-abroad programs.
Value: $2,000-$5,000
Open to: Full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are also either Canadian citizens or permanent residents and residents of BC
Next deadline: November 15, 2023
Please note: Student must plan to begin their international experience before May 1, 2024
Nimrod Hungarian Mobility Award
The Nimrod Hungarian Mobility Award (Nimrod) helps UVic students participate in international learning activities taking place at accredited universities in Hungary.
Value: Varies
Open to: Full-time undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate students
Next deadline: November 15th, 2023
(3 competitions per year – March, July and November)
Please note: The international activity must commence within 12 months of the application deadline used.
Killam Fellowship Program
The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in the United States, at a participating institution.
Value: $15,000+
- cash award of $5,000 US per semester
- $10,000 for the full academic year
Open to: Full-time undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate students
Next deadline: November 15th, 2023
(3 competitions per year – March, July and November)
Please note: Applications are for placement in Fall or Spring of the next school year.
Questions? Contact world@uvic.ca
For more info and to apply, visit our funding webpage
For general information on International exchange, visit the outbound student webpage
For information on international co-op, contact intlcoopcoord@uvic.ca, or visit the international co-op webpage