Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)
Scholarships offered by Global Affairs Canada for students in Latin America and the Caribbean to pursue short-term study or research in Canada. Applications must be submitted online by Canadian host post-secondary institutions on behalf of eligible candidates.
Quick Facts
Status
Opening SoonFunding
Full / PartialDeadline
March 31, 2026
Country
CanadaAbout the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program
The Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) is administered by Global Affairs Canada under the EduCanada initiative. It provides opportunities for students from Latin America and the Caribbean to undertake short-term study or research at Canadian post-secondary institutions.
International students, researchers, and faculty cannot apply directly for scholarships offered by Global Affairs Canada. Instead, Canadian host institutions must create a My EduCanada account using Single Sign On Services and submit applications on behalf of eligible candidates.
The program operates through institutional partnerships and aims to support educational exchanges and build linkages between post-secondary institutions in Canada and countries across Latin America and the Caribbean.
For the 2026-2027 academic year, calls for applications open in January, and Canadian postsecondary institutions have until March 31, 2026, to submit applications.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Offered directly by Global Affairs Canada through the EduCanada initiative
Facilitates short-term study and research experiences at Canadian post-secondary institutions
Designed specifically to build educational links with Latin America and the Caribbean
Streamlined application submission managed through the My EduCanada institutional portal
What the Scholarship Covers
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
0 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Identify a Canadian post-secondary institution with an active link or partnership.
Coordinate with the Canadian host institution regarding admission and institutional nomination.
The Canadian host institution signs into the My EduCanada portal using an institution account.
The Canadian host institution submits the online scholarship application on behalf of the candidate before the deadline.
Application Timeline
January 2026
Call for Applications
Applications open for the 2026-2027 academic year.
March 31, 2026
Application Deadline
Deadline for Canadian postsecondary institutions to submit applications.
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Contact Canadian host institutions early because they must submit the application on your behalf.
Ensure your Canadian institution account or contact uses the My EduCanada portal correctly.
Check program guidelines to confirm whether your specific home country in Latin America or the Caribbean is eligible.
Prepare your study or research proposal well in advance of the March deadline.
Keep track of institutional internal deadlines which usually precede the official EduCanada deadline.
Important Links & Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions - click any to expand
No. International students, researchers, and faculty cannot apply directly. Canadian host institutions must apply on their behalf.
The program is administered by Global Affairs Canada.
Canadian postsecondary institutions have until March 31, 2026, to submit applications.
Applications are submitted through the My EduCanada portal using an institution account.
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