Brief Description:
WUSC (World University Service of
Canada) encourages refugees in Pakistan who meet the criteria to apply for the
Student Refugee Program (SRP). Because the SRP does not require family members
to be resettled, successful candidates are resettled as a single person.
WUSC
(World University Service of Canada) is a Canadian non-profit organization.
The company’s headquarters are in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. WUSC is dedicated to empowering youth around the world
by providing opportunities for education, employment, and empowerment,
particularly for women and refugee youth.
Scholarship Details:
Opportunity Type: Fully
Funded, Partially Funded
Language Requirement: Not
Required
Language of Instruction: English,
French
Deadline: January
3, 2022
Country: Canada
Organized by: World University Service of Canada (WUSC)
Level of study:
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Bachelor Degree
Fields study:
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Students that are accepted
into the SRP will be able to enroll in a choice of academic programs in Canada,
depending on their academic grades, required course prerequisites, and language
test scores.
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Students in the SRP
program are eligible for entrance to the following academic programs: Academic
bridging programmers include English language classes, undergraduate bachelor’s
degree programs, college diploma programs, and post-graduate certificate
programs (all of which require a prior college or bachelor’s degree).
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In their first year of
study in Canada, SRP students are not permitted to enroll in a Master’s program
Benefits of Scholarship:
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The SRP is not a
traditional scholarship; it is a one-year sponsorship that involves
resettlement in Canada as well as admission to a Canadian post-secondary
educational institution.
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After 3-4 years as a
Permanent Resident, SRP students are eligible to apply for Canadian
citizenship.
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The SRP does not involve
the resettlement of any family members, therefore successful candidates are
resettled as a single person.
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For the first year in
Canada, the SRP pays a student’s academic and living expenses. SRP students are
expected to be financially self-sufficient after one year.
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SRP students are permitted
to work during their summer vacations and/or during the academic year, and they
are eligible to apply for Canadian government student loans, scholarships,
and/or bursaries/grants to help fund the remainder of their education.
Eligibility:
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Be a forcefully displaced
person residing in Pakistan, including “Proof of Registration” POR holders¸
temporary visa holders and other populations of concern registered with UNHCR
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Applicants of all
nationalities are encouraged to apply
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Must be eligible and
suitable for resettlement under Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program
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Age: 18 to 25 by January
1st, 2022 (birthdate must be between January 1st, 1997 and January 1st, 2004);
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You must be single (i.e.,
not married) and childless.
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Be a high school graduate
(Also known as secondary school graduate in Canada) with a physical copy of the
true and original proof of high school completion in their hands
·
Be able to meet language
requirements for Canadian universities and colleges in English or French
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Having trouble getting
into or finishing post-secondary education
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Individuals who are
self-sufficient, mature, and capable of integrating into Canadian society.
Selection Process:
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WUSC’s goal for the SRP is
to choose an equal number of female and male students.
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SRP students are chosen
based on their refugee claim, academic capabilities, and personal
appropriateness for integration into Canadian society.
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The preliminary selection
decision is the responsibility of WUSC.
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WUSC does a last round of
verifications with local organizations, including UNHCR and post-secondary
education partners, after the interview to confirm refugee status and academic
histories.
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Students complete the
immigration application form for resettlement to Canada under Canada’s Private
Sponsorship of Refugees Program after being selected by WUSC.
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SRP applicants are
submitted to Canadian immigration officials through WUSC.
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WUSC does not have the
authority to influence Canadian government officials’ final decisions.
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Canadians will make the
final decision.
·
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Required documents
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School graduation
Certificate/Diploma
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Refugee Status Document
(Proof of Registration POR Card or temporary visa)
·
English or French Language
Test Score (IELTS/TOEFL or DELF) which is not mandatory
How to Apply?
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If you meet the
eligibility criteria, you can apply online through the link below. Upload all
the required documents in JPEG or PDF format.
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Read more about Student
Refugee Program SRP by World University Service of Canada (WUSC)
Deadline: January
3, 2021
