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FOR STUDENTS

Algonquin College Bursary for International Study & Work Integrated Learning

  1. Description

To provide funding assistance to Algonquin College students by making more affordable:

  1. International education opportunities; and,
  2. International paid or volunteer work experiences with profit and not-for-profit organizations.

The international education or work experiences may take place anytime during the student’s program of studies and may begin no later than two months following graduation from Algonquin College.

  1. Bursary Value

4-8 week international placement / Up to $3,000
8 weeks or more international placement / Up to $5,000

Successful student applicants will receive their bursary when they submit proof that they have purchased their airline tickets.

Selection of bursary recipients and value of bursaries shall be determined by a selection committee. All decisions of the selection committee are final and confidential.

  1. Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant)
  • Be registered as an Algonquin College student in a full-time program.
  • Undertake a study or work integrated experience outside of Canada or the United States
  • Obtain a signed declaration of recommendation by the Chair of their department.
  1. Student Application Process
  • Complete Application Form for Students
  • Attach to the application form proof of acceptance at an overseas school or a job offer.
  • Deadlines for receipt of applications

Winter Term / Friday November 14, 2014
Spring / Summer Term / Friday February 27, 2015
  • Successful student applicants will receive bursary funds when proof of purchase of airline tickets is provided
  1. Bursary Holder Responsibilities

Bursary recipients must agree to:

  • Provide proof of travel (airline boarding passes) within 2 weeks of returning to Canada.
  • Provide evidence of enrolment at host school and/or a letter from the host employer, as appropriate, within two weeks of returning to Canada.
  • Provide a brief summary of the activity and/or photographs for publication on the AC websites and sign a Marketing Waiver Form, within two weeks of returning to Canada.
  • Follow Algonquin College’s directives for international travel, which includes country and travel orientation.For more information please go to

For Students:

  1. Algonquin College Disclaimer and Hold Harmless

Algonquin College’s participationin overseas study & work integrated learning experiencesis limited to the provision of financial assistance only. Algonquin College assumes no responsibility for organizing the education or work experience, the quality of the experience, the contract between the host organizations and any participating student, medical coverage or logistical arrangements, such as travel or accommodations. Students will be expected to followPolicy AA44International Travel and Safety – Studentswhich applies to all students who are travelling internationally and must be followed in preparation for and during the student’s trip.

  1. Questions and Submittal of Applications
  • If you have questions, please contact Alicia George at 613-727-4723 ext. 7037 or by email at
  • Submit scanned applications to

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Application Form for Students

Algonquin College Bursary for International Study & Work Integrated Learning

Personal Information

Name: Click here to enter text.
Student Number: Click here to enter text.
Date of Birth: (DD/MM/YY)
Click here to enter text. / ☐Female
☒Male
Address: Click here to enter text.
City: Click here to enter text. / Province: Click here to enter text. / Postal Code Click here to enter text.
Algonquin College Email Address: Click here to enter text.
Alternative Email Address: Click here to enter text.

Academic Program Information

Current Program: Click here to enter text.
Level of Study( For example: Level 3): Level / Student Number Click here to enter text.
Expected Graduation Date: Click here to enter a date.
Program Coordinator: Click here to enter text.
Program Coordinator Email
Click here to enter text. / Program Coordinator Extension Click here to enter text.

Description of Overseas Learning Experience

Name of Overseas Institution or Organization:
Click here to enter text.
Start and end date of overseasstudy or work (exclusive of vacation or travel):
Start date: Click here to enter text.
End date: Click here to enter text.
Attach proof of acceptance at an overseas school or an overseas job offer (paid or volunteer) to this application form.
Required proof of acceptance is attached: ☐Yes ☐No
Please describe the program of study or work (do not exceed 200 words)
Click here to enter text.
Please describe how the program of study or work relates to your current studies or interests (do not exceed 200 words)
Click here to enter text.

Budget Estimate

Please complete the budget estimate.
Travel / Click here to enter value
Accommodation / Click here to enter value
Meals / Click here to enter value
Tuition (if relevant) / Click here to enter value
Incidentals (visa, vaccinations, etc.) / Click here to enter value
1 / Total Estimated Costs / Click here to enter value
2 / Expected Earnings (if relevant) / Click here to enter value
3 / Total Net Cost (1 - 2) / Click here to enter value
Are you in receipt, or might you receive, any other scholarship or form of financial assistance?
☐Yes ☐No
If yes, please specify
Click here to enter text.

Student Signature

I certify that all information on this Application Form is true, accurate and complete. I understand that falsification of information, or acceptance of bursary funds under false or misleading premises, will require that the funds are returned to Algonquin College and expose me to further disciplinary action.
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Printed Name of StudentSignature of Student
If I receive a bursary, I understand and accept that Algonquin College’s participation in my overseas study or work integrated learning experiences is limited to the provision of financial assistance only. Algonquin College assumes no responsibility for organizing this education or work experience, the quality of this experience, the contract/arrangements between the overseas institution or organization and me, medical coverage or logistical arrangements, such as travel or accommodations. I agree to follow Policy AA44International Travel and Safety – Studentswhich applies to all students who are travelling internationally and must be followed in preparation for and during my trip.
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Printed Name of StudentSignature of Student

Recommendation by Chair of Department

“The applicant ______is a student in good standing within the Department of ______. I have reviewed this completed application form and I recommend that this application for the Algonquin College Bursary for Overseas Study & Work Integrated Learning be forwarded to the Selection Committee for consideration.”
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Printed Name of ChairSignature of Chair
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Name of Department

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