The Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) is a short-term exchange program offered by Global Affairs Canada. SEED scholarships are facilitated through institutional collaborations and student exchange agreements between post-secondary institutions in Canada and their partner institutions in ASEAN countries.
Institutions in ASEAN member states interested in sending their students to Canada should explore student exchange agreements with Canadian institutions. Students wishing to pursue short-term studies or research in Canada should review the eligibility criteria and contact their institution’s international office for application details. Canadian institutions must apply on behalf of eligible candidates.
I. List of Canadian institutions in partnership with UIT
- University of Regina
- Memorial University of Newfoundland
II. FAQ
1. I have received an Acceptance Letter for the student exchange program from the Canadian institution. Does this acceptance automatically include selection for the SEED scholarship?
=> No. The student exchange program of Canadian institutions and the SEED scholarship are two separate processes. Therefore, the results will be announced independently.
2. What is UIT’s policy on credit recognition and transfer? Who should I contact for support?
=> The recognition of credit equivalency is handled by the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs and your current Faculty. These departments are responsible for reviewing and determining whether the credits you earn at Canadian institutions can be counted toward your UIT degree program. You can consult with them directly for further assistance.
For UIT Students who wish to do Student Exchange abroad, please carefully read the information regarding the Credit Transfer Process in UIT's undergraduate programs at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z2URmRt4b2veCPzEmSGv0DWP7FuywKx2/view?u...
3. When will be the scholarship announcement?
=> Canadian institutions will announce the result once it is available.
4. If I am not selected for the scholarship, can I still participate in the student exchange program at the Canadian institution?
=> Yes. Students receiving an Acceptance Letter from the Canadian institution but are not selected for the scholarship can still join the exchange program by self-funding. This means they will be responsible for all expenses the scholarship would have covered, including but not limited to: visa/permit fees, airfare, health insurance, living and transportation costs, and study materials.
5. How long will it take for me to receive the results of the SEED scholarship?
=> It depends on the SEED committee each year. UIT cannot provide any estimate on this. Below are the historical time frame for the previous year:
Application submitted in Spring 2024 received the result in June.
6. What should I do upon receiving the SEED results from the Canadian universities?
=> Please follow the instructions sent in the email from the corresponding Canadian universities, and inform the UIT's Office of External Relations of the result through: qhdn@uit.edu.vn
7. I missed the deadline of this year's SEED scholarship. When will be the deadline of the next SEED application?
=> It depends on the SEED committee each year. UIT cannot provide any estimate on this. Once UIT received the announcement from the partner Canadian universities, the Office of External Relations will inform the deadline on the website of the Office of External Relations and at the UIT's forum: Forum
8. If I don't receive the SEED scholarship but still want to participate in the student exchange program, what fees do I have to pay?
=> Fees vary by institution. For the University of Regina, students participating in the exchange program will be responsible for the following fees:
- Transcript fee: $15 CAD, regardless of the issuance method (e.g., digital or paper). Once issued, students will have access to their transcripts for 365 days.
- The tuition and other required fees to their Home Institution
- All non-tuition student fees as required by the Host Institution. The Host Institution will exempt Students from tuition and application fees.
- Incoming Students to the University of Regina are required to pay a mandatory activity fee of $150 CAD to the Study Abroad and Mobility office.
- Students will be responsible for ensuring that they have adequate health coverage during their participation in the Program and will be responsible for any costs associated with such coverage. Students must subscribe to an international travel insurance plan to cover personal accident, medical expenses and repatriation of remains, or to the Host Institution's health insurance plan, if required.
Below is the historical time frame for previous years:
- Application for Fall 2024: The Deadline for application submission was 3:00 PM, March 19, 2024.
- Application for Fall 2025: The Deadline for application submission was 4:00 PM, February 27, 2025.
9. External Relations Office's requirement relating sending email for enquiries
=> To authenticate student identities at the VNUHCM - University of Information Technology (UIT) and prevent the risks of impersonation scams and fraudulent activities recently warned about in the media, Office of External Relations (OER) mandatorily informs that all UIT's students are required to use their official UIT email accounts when sending emails to the Office of External Relations (OER).
Please be advised that the OER will not process or respond to any emails sent from addresses that are not the officially verified email accounts of the UIT.
10. What is UIT's policy on issuing the decision for students participating in the Student Exchange program?
=>The decision is issued by the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs. Students are advised to contact the Office of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Room A.120, for further guidance and support.
11. What is SEED-2? What happen to SEED?
=> Starting 2026, SEED-2 replaced SEED. This program is an expansion of the Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED). SEED-2 is a key initiative under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. The program provides opportunities for students from Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Pacific Island Countries and Mongolia to conduct short-term study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions in areas that contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
12. I am a freshman (first year student), can I apply for SEED-2?
=> No. According to the requirements of Canadian partner universities, undergraduate first year student is NOT allowed to apply for Student Exchange Program at their universities. Therefore, you cannot apply for SEED-2 either.
All eligibility criteria and instructions for the SEED-2 scholarship and the student exchange program are provided by Global Affairs Canada and Canadian institutions. If any UIT student has suggestions or concerns regarding these aspects, we kindly encourage you to reach out directly to Global Affairs Canada and the relevant Canadian institutions, as they are best positioned to address them.
Please understand that UIT does not have the authority to modify the established requirements. Therefore, we won't be able to provide further information or answer questions related to changing these guidelines.
13. I am a senior student (last year student), can I apply for SEED-2?
=> No. According to the requirements of Canadian partner universities, an undergraduate student must still enroll at UIT during the entire time of his/her Student Exchange Program at the Canadian universities. For example, if you are going to graduate at any time in 2026, you are NEITHER allow to apply for the Fall 2026 nor any later semester.
14. What happens if I spend more than the amount of the scholarship?
=> You are responsible for spending within the amount of the provided scholarship. In other words, you are responsible for any cost or spending that goes beyond the amount of the scholarship.
15. What are the benefits of joining Student Exchange Program at Canadian partner universities?
=> You will have a chance to experience Western education without paying extra tuition fee. Plus, during your staying in Canada, you can explore and look for other scholarships to continue further, once the Student Exchange Program has finished (which could be extremely difficult if you stay in Vietnam otherwise). You can get to know the Canadian departments, faculty members, professors who might be willing to sponsor you later.