Canadian Bureau for International Education

The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) promotes Canada's international relations through international education - supporting the interests of foreign nationals studying in Canada and the Canadians studying abroad. It advocates for the free movement of ideas and learners across national boundaries. The CBIE is a national, bilingual, not-for-profit, membership organization comprising members from 200 colleges, universities, school boards, educational organizations, government agencies, and businesses. ^[1]

Services

The CBIE services for members and learners include educational exchanges, scholarships, training awards, internships, and technical assistance in education. The CBIE is engaged in scholarship management, civil society and public sector reform, research and information services, advocacy, training programs, and professional development for international educators. ^[2]

Scholarships

CBIE manages a range of awards which are offered to Canadian students studying abroad.

• The Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program Awards are available to Canadians for study in China
• The Commonwealth Scholarship Plan Awards are available to Canadians for study in Commonwealth countries
• The Foreign Government Awards Program are available to Canadians for study in other foreign countries
• The Organization of American States (OAS) Fellowships Programs are available to Canadians for studies and research in an OAS member state
• The Organization of American States (OAS) Professional Development Scholarships Program invites Canadian institutions to offer courses
• Graduate Level Scholarships for Canadian Students to conduct research and study internationally. ^[3]
• Export Development Canada (EDC) International Business Scholarships Program for Canadian students studying business/commerce at the undergraduate level and interested in international trade ^[4]

CBIE manages a range of awards which are offered to foreign students studying in Canada under the Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program (CCSP) and Government of Canada Awards Program (GCA).

• The Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships (PDRF) awards are available to foreign students for Post-Doctoral research in Canada.
• The Graduate Student Exchange Program (GSEP) awards are available to foreign students to conduct research in Canada.
• The College and Undergraduate Student Exchange Program (CUSEP) awards available to foreign students for a four months study term in Canada.

The Organization of American States (OAS) Fellowships Program Awards available to Citizens of OAS member states for studies and research in Canada ^[5]

• CBIE offers an International Student of the Year Award.

The CBIE manages a range of awards in partnership with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) The CBIE manages a range of awards on behalf of the Ministry of Higher Education of Kuwait, in partnership with the Cultural Division of the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in Canada.

• The Kuwait Undergraduate Scholarship Program awards are open to citizens of Kuwait only. ^[6]

Alumni

The Government of Canada Scholars' Alumni Association (GCSAA) is for departing and former award-holders under the Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship Program (CCSP) and Government of Canada Awards Program: ^[7]

Facilities

The head office of the CBIE is 220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1550 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Affiliations

The CBIE has worked with United Nations agencies, the World Bank, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, the Canadian International Development Agency, foreign governments, international investors and Canadian foundations and corporations.

History

Although the Canadian Bureau for International Education was incorporated in 1966, the organization developed in the late 1940s as Friendly Relations with Overseas Students (FROS). The organization was also previously named Canadian Service for Overseas Students and Trainees (CSOST).

See also

• List of Canadian Universities
• Higher education in Canada

References

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