Awards & Scholarships

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Awards & Scholarships listing

Read below a comprehensive list of scholarships & awards you may be eligible for. This compilation specifically caters to prizes awarded to East Asian Studies undergraduates. You may be eligible to other scholarships and awards that are not exclusive to EAST students.

If you are aware of any opportunity not listed on this page, please contact us and we will add it as soon as possible.

Dr. Norman Bethune Memorial Award

Type: Award

Application Style: Appointed by a professor

Amount: $400

Eligibility: Be an undergraduate student of the EAST department

Description: Initially established by a donation from the late Mr. W.A. Scott, founding member and Honorary President of Victoria's Canada-China Friendship Association in memory of Dr. Norman Bethune. Awarded to an outstanding student at the conclusion of the first or intermediate
year in the Faculty of Arts, with preference given to a student who is registered in any program relating to Chinese studies. Awarded upon recommendation of the Department of East Asian Studies.

Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal Prize

Type: Award

Application Style: Recommendation from the East Asian Advisory Committee

Amount: $200

Eligibility: Be an last year undergraduate student of the EAST department

Description: Offered by the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal to students who are registered in an East Asian Studies program, and who are in their final year. Awarded on the basis of high academic standing and performance in the program on the recommendation of the East Asian Advisory Committee.

Celia Johnson Arts Entrance Bursary

Type: Financial Aid

Application Style: Awarded by the Scholarship and Student Aid Office

Amount: $200

Eligibility: Be under the Faculty of Arts and demonstrate financial need.

Description: Established in 2020 by Celia Johnson, BA 1995, for one or more undergraduate students entering or enrolled in any program in the Faculty of Arts. Awarded by the Scholarships and Student Aid Office on the basis of demonstrated financial need and good academic standing. Preference will be given to students pursuing East Asian Studies.

Arts Internship Awards

Type: Award
Application Style: Apply to the AIO
Amount: $500 to $3000
Eligibility: Be an undergraduate under the faculty of Arts, have secured a summer internship with an approved organization in Canada or abroad, be returning in the Fall, have a minimum CGPA of 2.7.
Description: Students may receive awards that provide partial funding to interns to off-set internship-related costs such as travel,accommodations, visas and other expenses for an 8-12 week summer internship.

Huayu Enrichment Scholarship

Type: Scholarship
Application Style: Submit the hard copies of the required documents to the Education Division of TECO in Canada in person or in a postmarked (sent date, not arrival date) envelope by March 31, 2025.
Amount: $1200 per month
Eligibility: Be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 of age, hold outstanding academic record, demonstrate good moral character.
Description: The Huayu Enrichment Scholarship aims to encourage international students (not including students from mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macao) to study Chinese (Huayu) in Taiwan for a summer term or for 3, 6, 9, or 12 consecutive months.

MEXT Scholarship

Type: Scholarship
Application Style: Submit to the Consulate General of Japan in Montreal.
Amount: Covers full tuition, monthly allowance ($1040), round-trip flight, Japanese Language Training
Eligibility: Be between 17 and 25 years old, have completed 12 years of education with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Description: Japanese government scholarship supports foreign students who study in higher education institutions, selected on the recommendation of Japanese Embassy/Consulate General, University, or Authority.

Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program

Type: Scholarship
Application Style: Apply on MyEdu Canada portal by January 12, 2026.
Amount: Covers tuition fees, monthly stipend ($490), accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance
Eligibility: Be a Canadian citizen, demonstrate interest in "China Studies," strong academic records, proficiency in the language of instruction
Description: Opportunity to pursue post-secondary studies, research, or Chinese language training at leading institutions across China. The program aims to foster a deeper understanding of China, develop future leaders with expertise in China, and build strong academic and professional ties between Canada and China.

EASSA

Awards & Scholarships

Arts Internship Awards

Huayu Enrichment Scholarship

MEXT Scholarship

Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program

East Asian Studies Student Association

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