Awards

We all know travel can be amazing and life-changing—but it can also be expensive. Algonquin College wants to help you get there faster with funding support.

Do you qualify for the Guard.me Study Work Abroad Award? You may be eligible if you:

  • are a Canadian or Permanent Resident
  • are a full-time or part-time student enrolled in a program of study
  • are undertaking an international education experience outside of Canada and the United States

Eligible trips include:

  • Algonquin College faculty-led or staff-led international education opportunities
  • paid or volunteer work experiences with for-profit and not-for-profit organizations for which students are receiving credit
  • Global Projects
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Guard.me Study Work Abroad Award Value For International Placement

1 – 8 days* $800
9 – 30 days* $1500
31 – 48 day* $2000
49 days* or more $3250

* Number of days means the time from the start date to the end date of your international experience. Your dates should be indicated in a letter from your host organization, company, or school. This date range does not include travel to, from, before, or after the confirmed experience abroad.

Note: Students who are in receipt of funding or have previously received funding through the Global Skills Opportunity Program (GSO), are not eligible for funding through the Study and Work Abroad Award.

Think you qualify? You should apply.

There are three award deadlines per year. Once you begin registering your travel, please ensure you check the box indicating that you wish to apply for the award. You will then be prompted to upload the necessary documents to fulfill the award requirements.

For more information, visit Steps to Apply.

Award Deadlines

Travelling in Fall 2024 Sunday, June 16, 2024
Travelling in Winter 2025 Sunday, November 3, 2024
Travelling in Spring/Summer 2025 Sunday, February 23, 2024

Please note: Funding is competitive and not guaranteed. Students are encouraged to budget carefully and also look for other financing options.

Attention faculty and staff: funding is available. Visit the Faculty and Staff Resources page for more details.