Additional Resources and Information
Canadian Higher-Ed Organizations | Work and Study Permits | Government of Canada Resources | Provincial Resources | Scholarships | Canada/US Relations | American Academic Counseling Services | Other Resources |Facebook
Canadian Higher-education Organizations
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
- The AUCC is the voice of Canada's universities. The AUCC represents 91 Canadian public and private not-for-profit universities and university-degree level colleges.
Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC)
- The ACCC is the national, voluntary membership organization which represents colleges and institutes to government, business and industry, both in Canada and internationally. These include institutions that offer diplomas and certificates – not degrees.
Canadian Virtual University
- CVU is a group of Canada's leading universities in distance and online learning. They offer 300 complete online degrees, diplomas or certificates and 2,500 individual courses available completely online or through distance education.
Work and Study Permits
VISAS
- Admits immigrants, foreign students, visitors and temporary workers who enhance Canada’s social and economic growth.
SWAP
- Allows American College and University students (18-30 years of age) to travel and work in Canada for up to 6 months.
Other Government of Canada Resources
Canlearn
- Interactive and comprehensive information and services designed to help individuals save, plan and pay for lifelong learning opportunities.
Live, Learn and Succeed
- Read about reasons to study in Canada, working while studying, culture and multiculturalism, bilingualism in Canada, scholarships and bursaries, and information on the education system in Canada.
Canadian Bureau for International Education
- This website contains education information and planning tools for Canadians interested in studying or working abroad, people living outside Canada who would like to pursue academic interests at Canadian institutions, and professionals in Canada and abroad who provide guidance on study abroad, counsel international students, develop international education projects and related activities.
Canadian Tourism Commission
- The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) works in partnership with the country's tourism industry to increase awareness of and interest in Canada as a premiere four-season tourism destination.
International Education and Academic Relations
- Information on student exchanges and awards, Canadian studies programs, post-secondary institutions in Canada and student immigration requirements, provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
Provincial Resources
Information on the education system, economic profile, geographic landscape, and culture in each of Canada's unique provinces. Find out what each different region has to offer.
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Learn Live BC
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Destination Alberta
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Saskatchewan Learning
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Manitoba Education
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Study in Ontario
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Quebec Study Information
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Newfoundland & Labrador Education
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University of Prince Edward Island
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Nova Scotia Education
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New Brunswick Education
Scholarships
International Scholarship Programs for Study in Canada
- Scholarships available to non-Canadians from the Government of Canada.
Scholarships Canada
- Canada's most comprehensive scholarship portal. Search through our extensive database to find scholarships, student awards, bursaries and grants. You'll also find information about student loans, applications and budget planning.
Student Awards
- Studentawards.com is a FREE scholarship search service devoted to helping high school seniors, university and college students find information on scholarships, bursaries, grants and other forms of financial assistance. We also offer unique scholarships to our online members that are only available on studentawards.com.
Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program (OGS)
- The OGS program is designed to help graduate students complete degrees at the master’s and doctoral levels.
Canada/US Relations
Connect 2 Canada.com
- Connect2Canada is a way to exchange news and ideas, and find out what is happening in the U.S. related to Canada. Members of the network can receive email notices on a range of topics of interest to them and can share their views with others. As the network grows, it will serve as a knowledge base and a ready resource for facts on the major issues in the United States and Canada today.
Canadian Ally.com
- A comprehensive look at defence and security issues from a variety of key sources, outlining Canada's role in North American and Global Security and the War on Terror.
American Academic Counseling Services
Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)
- Educational consultants counsel students and their families in the selection of educational programs, based on the student's individual needs and talents.
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
- Founded in 1937, NACAC is an organization of more than 9,000 professionals from around the world dedicated to serving students as they make choices about pursuing postsecondary education.
Overseas Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC)
- OACAC’s mission is to facilitate global interaction among counselors and institutions in support of students in their transition from secondary to higher education.
Other Resources
School Finder
- This site provides campus e-Tours and scholarship info as well as career information.
Study in Canada
- The site promotes and markets Canada as a destination for international students.
