Financing Learning Abroad
The International Programs Office offers a number of international opportunities at varying cost.
While some programs can be expensive, not all are. For example, did you know that if you go on exchange you don’t necessarily have to pay more than you would if you stayed in Kingston? This is because the cost of living in different countries can be cheaper than it is in Canada.
A number of general scholarships and bursaries are available specifically for students participating in formal exchange programs. There is also substantial financial assistance available for students attending the Bader International Study Centre (BISC). Some departments also offer bursaries and scholarships for students studying or researching abroad.
Queen's awards are generally not available for programs which require the payment of fees to an institution outside of Queen's. However, there are other granting agencies that offer financial support for study abroad, and millions of dollars go unclaimed by students every year.
Learning abroad specific funding
Internal
| Name of Award | Department | Administered By |
|---|---|---|
| BISC Bursary | Multi-faculty | Student Awards |
| Exchange Bursary | Multi-faculty | Student Awards |
| Exchange Scholarship | Multi-faculty | Student Awards |
| Canadian Robert T. Jones, Jr. Scholarship | Multi-faculty | Student Awards and IPO |
| Rhodes Scholarship | Multi-faculty | Student Affairs |
| Harold and Helen Cave Scholarship | Art | Department of Art |
| Venice Program Bursary | Art | Department of Art |
| The Alexander and Ian Vorres Hellenic Travel Fellowship | Classics | Department of Classics |
| The Alexander and Ian Vorres Travel Bursary | Classics | Department of Classics |
| Classics Travel Grant | Classics | Department of Classics |
| The Ross Stuart Kilpatrick Student Initiatives Fund | Classics | Department of Classics |
| Colette Tonge Bursary | French | Department of French |
| French Exchange Scholarship | French | Department of French |
| The Murray A. Cowie Award | German | Department of German |
| Eleanor A. Smith Prize | Spanish | Department of Spanish and Italian |
External
| Source | Funding Opportunity |
|---|---|
| BUTEX | Scholarships for students studying at BUTEX-affiliated institutions in the UK |
| DAAD (Deutsche Akademischer Austausch Dienst) | Scholarships for students studying or researching in Germany |
| Student Awards.com | General database for overseas funding |
| StudyPortals.eu | General database for overseas funding |
| Federal Government | Repayment Assistance Plan for Borrowers with a Permanent Disability |
| Provincial Government | Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) |
More options are listed on the QUIC website.
All domestic students (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) will be required to apply for government student financial assistance in order to be considered for exchange (or BISC) bursary assistance. Generally a student will be expected to have qualified for at least $5,000 of government student assistance.
Please ensure that you are aware of any impact studying abroad may have on pre-existing bursaries or scholarships, and that you familiarize yourself with the eligibility criteria of the awards listed before applying.