Okanagan College Canada Student Exchange Fall Semester 2026 with Canada-ASEAN Seed Scholarship

Dear ITS Students,

Okanagan College (OC), Canada, has opened applications for the Fall 2026 semester exchange through UMAP (late August–December 2026). Selected students must comply with entry regulations set by the Government of Canada.

ITS students participating in this exchange have the opportunity to apply for the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED). Selected students must also comply with entry regulations set by the Government of Canada.

The SEED program aims to reduce poverty in developing ASEAN countries and contribute to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Scholarship Information

Successful applicants may receive funding of up to CAD 10,200 for one semester. The scholarship can be used to cover expenses such as:

• Visa fees

• Airfare

• Accommodation

• Other related costs

Important:

• Scholarship funds are typically disbursed around Week 5 of the academic semester, so students must prepare initial funds independently.

• Please ensure you review current vaccination and quarantine regulations before travel.

https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/can/institutions/seed-bpeed.aspx?lang=eng

Program Information

• Participants may enroll only in courses under the Associate of Arts Degree Program
• Course details:
  https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/calendar#/programs/BJUKvV-8w/Hy3V9ciTd?bc=true&bcCurrent=Associate%20of%20Arts%20Degree&bcItemType=programs
• Estimated additional costs:
  https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/office-of-the-registrar/international-estimated-costs
• Accessibility information:
  https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/accessibility-services

Eligibility

This program is open to ITS undergraduate (S1) students from batch 2023 and 2024 in the following departments:

• Visual Communication Design (DKV)
• Developmental Studies
• Business Management
• Interior Design
• Product Design

Participants must:

• Take at least 3 courses
• Transfer all credits into MBKM (compulsory or elective courses)

Required Documents

1. CV
2. Official academic transcript (English version) with minimum GPA 3.25
3. Valid English proficiency certificate:
   • TOEFL ITP ≥ 550
   • IELTS ≥ 6.5 (minimum band 6.0)
   • TOEFL iBT ≥ 80
   • Duolingo ≥ 110
     (TOEFL/TEFL/EFL from UPT Bahasa ITS or prediction tests are not accepted)
4. Certificate of Enrollment
5. Scanned passport (valid for at least one year from 1 September 2026)
6. Recommendation letter from academic advisor/Head of Department (max. one page, on official ITS letterhead) explaining:
   • Nature of study/research
   • Benefits to candidate and ITS
   • Commitment to addressing poverty and development gaps in ASEAN
7. Letter of Intent (max. one page, English or French) explaining:
   • Field of study/research
   • Alignment with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
   • Relevant SDG(s)
   • How learning will be applied to address poverty and development gaps in ASEAN
8. Statement Letter & Learning Agreement
   Download: http://bit.ly/its-student-exchange
   • Signed by Head of Department (Coordinator section)
   • Leave Institutional Coordinator section blank
9. GCW Non-Degree / GCA / GCW IUP Basic or Advanced certificate (minimum grade C)

Application Submission

Submit your application via: ITS Study Abroad Form
Compile all documents into a single .zip/.rar file before submission.
Send a confirmation email to studyabroad@its.ac.id with the subject:
“Confirmation Study Abroad Application_OC_NAME_NRP”

ITS Internal Deadline: 25 February 2026 (09.00 WIB)
Interview Session: 26 February 2026

Contact Information

For ITS students, all inquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:

ITS Global Engagement
Email: studyabroad@its.ac.id
Subject: ASK_OC