Future Leaders in the Americas Programme - 2026 Call (short-term scholarships)
Opportunity summary
The Future Leaders in the Americas Programme (PFLA) was established in 2009 by the Government of Canada to support short‑term inbound mobility of students and researchers from Latin America and the Caribbean. Canadian post‑secondary institutions submit projects containing one or more individual scholarships through the Mon ÉduCanada portal. Each project must be signed with Global Affairs Canada and completed no later than 30 September 2027.
Scholarships provide a financial allocation of $8,600 for an undergraduate or master/doctoral semester, and $12,400 for a 5‑to‑6‑month master/doctoral period. An administrative amount of $500 per scholarship is allocated to institutions to cover compliance costs. Tuition fees are not included and must be borne by the students or waived by the institution.
The programme targets students enrolled full‑time at a post‑secondary institution in eligible countries (Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America). Applicants must not be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and must not already be receiving other Global Affairs Canada funding. Institutions are responsible for selecting and disbursing funds to the ultimate beneficiaries.
Applications are submitted by Canadian institutions only, via the Mon ÉduCanada portal, accompanied by a confidentiality statement and an Accountability and Management Framework sent by email. The submission deadline was 31 March 2026, and results will be announced in May 2026.
Eligibility criteria
| Required degree | Enrolled full‑time in a post‑secondary institution of an eligible country |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Must not hold or be applying for Canadian citizenship or permanent residence |
| Other | Must pay all tuition fees required for the duration of the program |
| Other | Must complete all project activities by 30 September 2027 |
| Other | Must not already receive another Global Affairs Canada grant |
| Other | Must not be already enrolled in a Canadian post‑secondary diploma or certificate program |
| Field | All fields |
- Be enrolled full‑time at a post‑secondary institution in an eligible country
- Pay all required tuition fees for the entire duration of the programme
- Complete all project activities no later than 30 September 2027
Benefits and funding
- $12,400 allocation for 5 to 6 months (master/doctoral)
- $500 per scholarship to cover administrative costs of the Canadian institution
Required documents
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How to apply, step by step
- Appoint a coordinator. Name a programme manager within the institution to manage the application.
- Create a Mon ÉduCanada account. Log in or create an account via Global Affairs Canada’s Single Sign‑On services.
- Submit the application. Select the Future Leaders in the Americas Programme, complete the form and validate each step.
- Upload the confidentiality statement and send the framework. Upload the confidentiality statement and email the Accountability and Management Framework before the deadline.
Important dates
| Submission deadline | Closed on 31/03/2026 |
|---|---|
| Fin du projet | 29 September 2027 |
Deadline history
- 06/10/2026 : 30/09/2027 → 31/03/2026
Source and verification
- EduCanada & Bourses d études supérieures du Canada (Vanier / Banting) - official page (main source)