[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: https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/seed-bpeed.aspx?lang=eng

 

The Government of Canada is offering scholarship opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region through the Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) program. This program is an expansion of the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED). SEED-2 is a key initiative under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. The program provides opportunities for students from Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Pacific Island Countries and Mongolia to conduct short-term study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions in areas that contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development – Phase 2 (SEED-2) program aims to reduce poverty in eligible countries and to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development . Scholarships and educational exchanges will contribute towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SEED-2 contributes to strengthening people-to-people ties between Canada and the Indo-Pacific region. SEED-2 scholarships are facilitated through institutional collaborations between post-secondary institutions in Canada and their partner institutions in ASEAN Member States, Pacific Island Countries and Mongolia.
Eligible countries
    • ASEAN Member States: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos (Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR)), Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam;
    • Pacific Island Countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu;
    • Mongolia.
Scholarship value and duration
Award component
Value
Duration
Activities
College / undergraduate
(4 months)
$10,200
Four months or one academic term
Study or research at the college or undergraduate level.
College / undergraduate
(8 months)
$15,900
Eight months or two academic terms
Study or research at the college or undergraduate level.
Graduate
(4 months)
$10,200
Four months or one academic term
Study or research at the graduate level (Masters and PhD).
Graduate
(5-6 months)
$12,700
Five to six months
Study or research at the graduate level (Masters and PhD).

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.

  3. McMaster University

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, University of British Columbia (UBC), and McMaster University
  3. The FINAL decision is from Queen’s University, University of British Columbia (UBC), and McMaster University

 

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  

Tags: #PartnershipFortheGoal International Collaboration SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals SDG 4: QUALITY EDUCATION