Scholarships at Vancouver Community College

Competition

Open for UMAP programs starting between April 1, 2024- March 31, 2025

Award Value and Eligible Expenses

The UMAP-Canada Scholarship value is based on the type and length of program: 

Physical mobility

• One academic term: $10,200 CAD

• Five to seven month study period: $12,700 CAD

• Eight month study period: $14,700 CAD

• Short-term programs of 7 to 30 days: $3500 CAD

Virtual Mobility

All programs longer than one week (7 days) to a maximum of one semester (4 months): up to
$1000CDN per month, pro-rated for program type and length

Eligible Expenses (as applicable)

• tuition or program costs including mandatory ancillary fees;

• costs of transportation to and from the study destination, for the scholarship recipient only, by the

  most direct and economical route; 

• costs of visa and/or study/work permits;

• health insurance in the study destination;

• living expenses, such as accommodation, utilities and food in the study destination;

• costs of ground transportation, including public transportation, in the study destination; and

• books and supplies required for the recipient’s study or research, excluding computers and equipment.