WONCA WORLD CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG DOCTORS FROM LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES. 

Application Deadline: 21 March 2025

LOCATION: Portugal

The Prof. Donald Li YDM Scholarship aims to enhance access to the WONCA World Conference for young doctors from low- and middle-income countries. By providing financial support for conference registration, travel, visa costs, and accommodation, this scholarship empowers emerging healthcare professionals to engage in vital discussions, share knowledge, and expand their networks. Through this scholarship, they strive to strengthen the global primary care workforce and foster the professional development of future leaders in healthcare. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Must come from a country listed as a low/middle income economy under the world bank classification;

Must fulfill the definition of Young Doctor under YDM operational guideline — those in family medicine training or in the first five years of family medicine practice);

Must be an ACTIVE member of the regional Young Doctor Movement and get a supporting letter from the regional YDM lead.

Must demonstrate strong enthusiasm and dedication to participate in the the coming WONCA World Conference and contribute to the development of primary care and family medicine;

Upon completion of the conference, awardees will be required to submit a 500 words (A4 page) report to the YDM committee.

BENEFIT:

Three successful applicants will receive a US$ 2,500 bursary each to the WONCA World Conference 2025 in Lisbon

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STUDY IN CANADA SCHOLARSHIPS: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Application Deadline: March 18, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT.

LOCATION:  Canada 

Call for applications for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open. Canadian institutions must apply for eligible candidates by March 18, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EDT. The Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) offer Canadian post-secondary institutions the opportunity to host international students from a diverse range of countries and territories for short-term study or research exchanges. Funded by Global Affairs Canada through the Academic Relations program, SICS aims to strengthen and diversify Canada’s international linkages and partnerships.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible, candidates must be:

Citizens of a country/territory listed below:

Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Taiwan;

Europe: Türkiye, Ukraine;

Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia;

Sub-Saharan Africa: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda.

enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution in an eligible country/territory;

paying tuition fees to that institution at the time of application and for the full duration of the scholarship program.

Canadian post-secondary institutions interested in hosting students must:

be a Designated Learning Institution  (DLI);

have a valid student exchange agreement with the student’s home institution that waives tuition fees for scholarship recipients (required for college/undergraduate study only).

BENEFIT:

Award componentValueDurationActivities
College / undergraduate
(4 months)
$10,200Four months or one academic termStudy or research at the college or undergraduate level. A valid student exchange agreement that waives tuition fees is required.
Graduate
(4 months)
$10,200Four months or one academic termStudy or research at the graduate level (Masters and PhD). A student exchange agreement is not required.
Graduate
(5-6 months)
$12,700Five to six months
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