Global Affairs Canada is proud to announce the Flight PS752 Commemorative Scholarship Program for the 2025 academic year. The program supports students whose academic paths align with the victims’ fields of study or contribute to the development of air disaster prevention measures.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be full-time students enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution with at least one academic year completed and one year remaining in their current diploma or degree program. Canadian applicants must be citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons, while international applicants must hold a valid Study Permit. Applicants cannot be receiving another Government of Canada-funded scholarship.

Global Affairs Canada (GAC), officially the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, is Canada’s government department tasked with managing foreign relations, international trade, and global development initiatives. Founded in 1909, GAC promotes Canada’s interests through diplomacy, trade agreements, and humanitarian aid, guided by policies like the Feminist International Assistance Policy.

Application Deadline: June 15, 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Global Affairs Canada

• Department: NA

• Course Level: Diploma or Degree (Undergraduate or Graduate)

• Award: Average of $25,000 for one academic year

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: 176 scholarships over 5 years

• Nationality: Canadian and International students

• The award can be taken in: Canada

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by Canadian post-secondary institutions, especially those aligned with the academic/professional backgrounds of PS752 victims or related to air disaster prevention.

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be enrolled full-time at a Canadian post-secondary institution for the next two academic terms.

  • Have completed at least one full academic year in the current program or hold a prior Canadian post-secondary diploma or degree.

  • Have at least one academic year remaining in their current program.

  • Not be participating in another Government of Canada-funded scholarship.

  • International applicants must hold a valid Study Permit.

  • Canadian applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons under subsection 95(2) of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act as of the application deadline.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online before the deadline. Required documents include:

• Valid ID (Passport, Driver’s License, or Study Permit)

• Proof of citizenship or residency status

• Official academic transcript

• Letter of motivation (max 500 words) explaining alignment with the scholarship’s purpose, understanding of the tragedy, connection to the victims, and intended impact

• (If applicable) Proof of familial relationship to a victim of Flight PS752

For any technical issues, please contact the scholarship administrator by email at [email protected].

Note: Documents not in English or French must be accompanied by an official translation.

Benefits

• Scholarship value: Average of $25,000 per academic year

• Covers:

  • Visa or permit fees

  • Travel and health insurance

  • Tuition fees

  • Living expenses

  • Public transportation, books, and academic supplies (excluding computers/equipment)

• Disbursement:

  • 50% in September upon confirmation of enrolment

  • 50% in January upon academic standing confirmation

• Recipients may reapply for a second year

• Scholarships are non-taxable and non-deferrable

• 30% of awards will be offered to Canadian applicants, 70% to international applicants.

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