[CANADA] Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2)

Greetings from CANADA!

Through SEED‑2, Canadian post‑secondary institutions apply on behalf of eligible students from Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Pacific Island Countries, and Mongolia. The program supports short‑term study or research in Canada, providing students with valuable academic exposure and opportunities to strengthen people‑to‑people ties with Canada.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

 

KEY INFORMATION

• Program: Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED‑2)
• Level: Short‑term study or research in Canada
• Timeline: 2026–2027 academic year

Comprehensive information – including eligibility criteria, scholarship value, and application procedures – is available via the following official EduCanada links:

• News release: https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/news-nouvelles/2026
• Program information: https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/program
• Program guidelines: https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses

 

For this application cycle, students may apply to one of the following Canadian institutions:

1. Queen’s University

2. University of British Columbia (UBC)
   Important Note: The partnership with UBC is specific to the Faculty of Forestry. Students admitted to UBC under this agreement are expected to take the majority of their courses within this faculty. However, students may take some courses from other faculties provided they meet the prerequisites and adhere to exchange restrictions.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Undergraduate students (S1) or Graduate students (S2/S3)
2. Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
4. Be proficient in English

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Official Academic Transcript
2. English Language Proficiency 
3. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
4. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
5. Letter of Recommendation from the Academic Advisor
6. Curriculum Vitae
7. Motivation Letter
8. Colored Copy of Passport
9. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download) 
10. Passport Size Photo 

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than 1 March 2026 for internal review.
2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Queen’s University and University of British Columbia (UBC)
3. The FINAL decision is from Queen’s University and University of British Columbia (UBC)

 

IMPORTANT NOTES

• In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
• In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)

 

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

• WhatsApp: +62 812-1888-7818 (WA)
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id

Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM