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Established as part of the Student Assistance Program, SWIF provides financial assistance to students who want to take part in a 1 Term or Full Year international placement. There is a maximum award of $2,000 CAD per applicant.  

SWIF supports study, work, or practicum placements for which AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ will give a degree credit. It provides reduced levels of support for placements with service or educational programs sponsored or recognized by the university. In all cases, the placement must be a component of your degree.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for SWIF funding if you:

• Qualify for financial assistance on the basis of need
• Are in good academic standing and have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50
• Will receive academic degree credit for the placement (funding is not available for individual travel, research, or data collection)
• Have completed five full academic credit courses at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿
• Are currently a full-time student

You must complete a pre-departure program prior to applying for any funding through the International Centre.

Application deadlines

The committee meets on a regular basis. This means that there is no deadline for applications, but there are two critical things to note.

1. Your application and supporting documentation must be fully complete and submitted prior to your departure.
2. The chair of the committee will go through your application to ensure everything is complete only if the application is submitted one month prior to your departure. This will allow you enough time to rectify any omissions. If you don't provide enough time in advance of your departure, we can't guarantee this check will be done, and you risk having your application rejected on the basis of being incomplete.

We recommend that you complete the funding application as soon as you are accepted into an international program. 

The Women’s Division of the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Alumni Association established an award from the Emily Bevan Harrington Fund. Emily Bevan Harrington was one of the first women to come to AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, beginning her studies in 1888. As an important part of the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ community, a scholarship was started in her name, for women who wanted to further their studies abroad.

Who is it for?

• Undergraduate or graduate student who will be participating in a study abroad or exchange program for a minimum of one semester.
• Preference will be given to students who self-identify as female and who live in or has lived in Shirreff Hall Residence.
• Students who have a minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Students who demonstrate financial need.

How much is awarded?
Two awards annually in the amount of $2000

This fund was set up in honour of AV¾ãÀÖ²¿â€™s 9^th president, Dr. Howard C. Clark on the occasion of his retirement. This award is intended to supplement the funding available from SWIF.

Who is it for?

• Students undertaking a program of study or placement in an international setting related to their academic program at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿.
• Students must demonstrate financial need as assessed in the SWIF application.
• Students who demonstrate academic merit in combination with higher program costs.
• Students whose programs of study require them to live in a non-western culture.

How much is awarded?

One award annually, in the amount of $1500

The  recently announced a partnership with AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ to launch the McCall MacBain International Fellowship (MMIF). Up to $30,000 in funding per fellowship is available to pursue a year abroad. Funding includes a travel stipend ($3,000), a living stipend (up to $12,000), an allowance for language courses (up to $4,500), a travel insurance allowance (up to $1,500), and a tuition waiver (one academic term).

The MMIF is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn a language, participate in an academic exchange, build lasting international ties, and deepen their ability to work in a different cultural context. 

Find out more on the MMIF webpage.

AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ students are eligible for fully funded study programs in China. Through CLIC students stay on track to earn credits toward their degrees, but with the added, life-long benefits of an immersive cultural experience. Find out more.