Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030) – Study in Canada Fully Funded

The Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030) is a fully funded scholarship opportunity by Global Affairs Canada. It enables students from 26 eligible low- and middle-income countries to study at leading Canadian institutions for vocational, technical, undergraduate, graduate, and PhD-level studies.

This eight-year initiative (2022–2030) facilitates education in priority areas including health, climate, agriculture, and education, enabling scholars to be future changemakers.

What Is the BCDI 2030 Scholarship?

BCDI 2030 is a government-funded Canadian scholarship open to international students from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by supporting inclusive, high-quality education and bridging global inequalities.

The programme covers about 600 scholars with a minimum of 51% female, reinforcing gender balance in learning.

Essential Features

  • Totally funded learning in Canada
  • Open to the following 26 nations
  • Comprehensive coverage up to vocational, undergraduate, master, and PhD levels

Attention given to top priority development sectors

Inclusion of marginalized segments
Empowers learners with world skills to strengthen home communities

Level of Degree

BCDI 2030 embraces various education levels:

  • Training for vocational certification
  • Undergraduate certificates (Bachelor’s)
  • Master’s and Ph.D. level studies
  • Training short courses
  • Covered Subjects

The scheme enables students to pursue any discipline at their chosen Canadian university or college, particularly those promoting sustainable development.

Financial Gain

The BCDI 2030 scholarship is fully paid and includes:

  • Full fees in Canadian institutions
  • Return air ticket
  • Monthly allowance
  • Health coverage
  • Study materials and development allowance

This enables students to focus solely on study and future contributions.

Eligible Countries

Eligible candidates must be citizens of the listed 26 countries below:

Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, DR Congo, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, and Tunisia.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, candidates should:

  • Be from an eligible BCDI 2030 country
  • Be nominated through a project-based partnership
  • Meet Canadian institution admission requirements
  • Demonstrate a commitment to development in their home country

Application Procedure

  • Canadian institutions collaborate with partner countries to develop projects
  • Institutions make project-specific calls for applicants
  • Students apply through their home or international partner university
  • Selections are on the basis of academic merit and project relevance

Deadline

Every project has its own deadline. Final applications need to be in before 2030. Early applications are advised.

Check the official website for open calls and project listings.