CBIE administers a range of awards on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. The following awards are offered to Canadians:

• Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program
  Awards available to Canadians for study in China
• Commonwealth Scholarship Plan
  Awards available to Canadians for study in Commonwealth countries 
• Foreign Government Awards Program
  Awards available to Canadians for study in other foreign countries  
• Organization of American States (OAS) Fellowships Programs
  Awards available to Canadians for studies and research in an OAS member state 
• Organization of American States (OAS) Professional Development Scholarships Program
  Invitation for Canadian institutions to offer courses

Visit www.scholarships.gc.ca/OpportunitiesCdn-PossibilitesCdn-Eng.aspx to learn more about Graduate Level Scholarships for Canadian Students to conduct research and study internationally.

DFAIT-CAMECO-CBIE Aboriginal Essay Competition 2010

This compeition is closed. Thank you for your submissions!

A unique program designed to encourage young Aboriginal people to engage in Canadian foreign affairs and international trade.

First prize: All expenses paid trip to a major international conference, as part of a Canadian delegation PLUS an all expenses paid trip to Ottawa for meetings and information sessions at DFAIT

Two runners up: All expenses paid trip to Ottawa for meetings and information sessions at DFAIT

ELIGIBILITY: Competition open to Aboriginal students currently studying towards an undergraduate degree or a graduate degree at a Canadian institution.

REQUIREMENTS: Submissions should discuss Aboriginal peoples’ contribution to Canada’s international relations and/or links between Aboriginal peoples and international issues.

Please submit English or French essay of between 1500 and 2000 words in MS Word or PDF. Essays should be double-spaced in 12 point Times New Roman or similar font.

DEADLINE: April 7, 2010 at 11:59:59 EST.

CBIE also administers the Export Development Canada (EDC) International Business Scholarships Program. If you are a Canadian student studying business/commerce at the undergraduate level and interested in international trade, please visit: www.edc.ca/english/student_scholarships.htm.

For information on CBIE services - Scholarship Management, please visit International Education Services.