Seeking study opportunities beyond Brazilian borders has become increasingly common and attractive to many students. Among the many options available, Canadian universities have emerged as promising destinations for those wishing to broaden their academic horizons.

And now, with the recent news that a Canadian university has launched three exclusive scholarship options for Brazilians, the dream of studying abroad becomes even more palpable and empowering. Understand how this is possible and how to apply.

Scholarship: University in Canada opens vacancies for Brazilians

Fleming College, located in the province of Ontario, Canada, offers several scholarships for international students interested in their postgraduate English courses, diplomas and certificates.

The institution has campuses in the cities of Peterborough, Lindsay and Haliburton, offering students a unique experience between city life and Canada’s beautiful natural landscapes, such as lakes, forests and plains.

It is recognized as one of Ontario’s leading applied arts and technology institutions. As a college, it sets itself apart from universities by emphasizing vocational training and hands-on learning programs, from graduate certificates to diplomas.

Students have a variety of study options available, covering areas such as business, information technology, health, justice, community development, commerce, technology, arts, general sciences , design, natural resources and environmental sciences.

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The institution offers a total of C$2 million in scholarships to its students every year based on different requirements. Generally, college-registered students may apply online once and apply for all college-administered scholarships for which they are eligible.

It is important to note that grants can vary in value, process, and requirements. In the case of scholarships available for Brazilian applicants interested in studying at Fleming College, we have the following options:

1. Latin America Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded based on past performance and requires the following conditions:

• Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 (TOEFL 58-60 or PTE Academic 59-64).
• Minimum average of 75% in high school, college or university transcripts.

The Latin America Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship offers a C$1,250 reduction on the second semester of a course at Fleming College, provided the first semester has been successfully completed.

2. Global Merit-Based International Scholarship: This scholarship is automatically awarded to international students who achieve good academic standing in the first semester of their degree or graduate certificate at Fleming. The amount of the scholarship depends on the total duration of the course:

• 3.8 to 4.0 GPA: C$500 for one-year courses, C$1,000 for two-year courses.
• GPA 4.0+: C$1,000 for one-year courses, C$2,000 for two-year courses.

This excellence scholarship is awarded automatically and does not require an application. If the student is selected, the Office of International Education will contact you to provide you with the discount for the second semester of the program.

3. Global English as a Second Language Entrance Scholarship: This scholarship offers a reduction of CA$1,000 to international students who have completed at least one level of the English as a Second Language Bridge (ELB) preparatory program and have been admitted to a postgraduate diploma or certificate at Fleming College.

The award will be credited to the second semester of the course, upon successful completion of the first semester.