- "My exchange at HES Amsterdam gave me an international perspective, both inside and outside the classroom. Studying in an international city such as Amsterdam has helped to prepare me for my future in international business while offering an exciting student experience." Craig Anthony Atkinson, HES Amsterdam
NUESTRA AMERICA Bursary
Nuestra America will be awarded annually as a travel grant in the amount of $1,000 to a student pursuing a major in Hispanic Studies who plans to participate in an International Exchange in a Spanish American country for one or two semesters. Application for this bursary is available to Bishop's University students who have been admitted to participate in an international exchange for the Fall and or Winter academic semesters.
Application deadline is February 15.
Please contact Ms. Lillian Rogerson, Coordinator of International Students by email for further information.
DAAD Scholarship
Deutscher Akademscher Austausch Dienst is a scholarship available to Canadian students participating in an exchange to Germany.
Please consult the following website: http://www.daad.org
or pick up an application form from Lillian Rogerson in McGreer 210
Quebec Ministry of Education Bursary Programme for Short-term University Student Exchanges Outside Quebec
Objective
To encourage students to gain international experience by completing a semester or year abroad while participating in an academic exchange programme.
Bursary
Bursaries will be allocated to Bishop's University students selected to participate in a recognized academic exchange abroad during the Fall or Winter semester.
Requirements
- Must show proof of Quebec residency;
- Must be registered as a full-time degree student at Bishop's University as well as have achieved a minimum cumulative average of 70% prior to leaving for an exchange;
- Must register or have registered in a full-time course load (equivalent to that of a full-time course load or completion of 12 - 15 Bishop's University credits) while abroad.
For an application form or further information, please contact Lillian Rogerson, Coordinator of International Students at lrogerso@ubishops.ca telephone 819 822 9600 ext 2212 or fax 819 822 9661.
Bishop's University Scholarship Renewal
A student on a recognized Bishop's Exchange must complete a 30 credit (or equivalent, determined by the Divisional Dean) course load at the exchange institution with a first class average for awards under $3000 or with an average equivalent to 85% for awards $3000 or more. Please speak to your Dean prior to leaving for an exchange.
Loans and bursaries and University scholarships are tenable during an exchange providing that students do not take an academic semester off prior to leaving. Travel grants through Bishop's University as well as the Provincial Government of Quebec are available to students. Please inquire through the International Students Office.
