Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program 2026
Scholarship Details
Funding Type
Partial Funding · Up to CAD 12,400
Eligible Courses
All Subjects
Eligible Nationalities
Open to selected countries in North and South America
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Overview
To deepen the connections between post-secondary institutions in Canada and the Americas and to assist the development of human capital and the next generation of leaders in the Americas, the Government of Canada launched the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) in 2009.
Eligibility criteria:
- A national of a qualified nation or territory in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Central America
- A student who is enrolled full-time in a post-secondary school in a nation or territory that qualifies and who pays the tuition for that institution both at the time of application and throughout the exchange
Applicant is not eligible if :
- you currently possess, or have pending, an application for, permanent residence in Canada;
- you are already enrolled in a degree, diploma, or certificate program at a Canadian post-secondary school;
- you are already a participant in a government-funded scholarship program.
Value:
- $8,600 for 4 months or one academic term for study or research at the college of undergraduate level.
- $8,600 for 4 months or one academic term for study or research at the graduate level (Masters and PhD).
- $12,400 for 5 to 6 months for study or research at the graduate level (Masters and PhD).
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How to Apply
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Documents Needed
Academic Transcripts (Usually required)
Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)
Identity Proof (Usually required)
Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)
Statement of Purpose (If applicable)
Language Test Scores (If applicable)
Recommendation Letters (If applicable)
Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)
Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines
FAQs
- Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Government Of Canada. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.
Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad. - The deadline of Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program 2026 is Expired.
- Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program 2026 is offered for All Subjects.
- Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program 2026 is open for: Open to selected countries in North and South America.
- Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program 2026 is offered by Government Of Canada.
- Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program 2026 covers Partial Funding, Up to CAD 12,400 .
