Canada has announced a new scholarship program worth up to $100 million to support Indian students. The funding is part of a new education and talent partnership between Canada and India.The announcement was made during formal talks between the two countries last week. The scholarship program is included in a plan called the Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy, which focuses on strengthening collaboration in education and research.According to an official government statement, the plan includes several steps to strengthen educational and research collaboration between Canadian and Indian institutions.A major component of the plan is a $100 million scholarship fund. The fund will provide up to 200 full scholarships for Indian students to study at Canadian universities.Scholarship funds will be provided through the University of Toronto. It will support selected Indian students to gain admission to Canadian institutions.Details such as who can apply, when to apply and the exact rules of the scholarship have not yet been released. However, the scholarships are expected to help cover tuition fees and other related academic expenses, an official statement said.This scholarship program is part of the Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy.The plan also includes 13 new partnerships between Canadian and Indian universities. These partnerships aim to increase student exchanges, support joint research projects and make it easier for students to study in both countries.In addition to the scholarships, the plan includes setting up three “blended learning locations” in India.These will be joint academic centers created by Canadian universities in partnership with Indian institutions. The centers will focus on research and education in key areas such as technology and artificial intelligence.They will also allow students to start Canadian university courses in India and then complete their studies in Canada.The Canadian government said the new strategy also includes expanded research collaboration, student and faculty exchanges, and memorandums of understanding for collaboration in creative industries such as visual arts, music, publishing and entertainment technology.India is one of Canada’s largest sources of international students. The new program is seen as helping Canada continue to be a top destination for international students and skilled workers.
