Funding your learning abroad experience can be challenging. Here, we have compiled some scholarships that are available and a variety of budgeting resources to support your journey and give you some realistic perspectives on what it might cost to engage in a learning abroad experience.
Scholarships
Through Memorial University, the following scholarship lists may be relevant to you:
- Scholarships for students going on exchange
- Scholarships for students going to Harlow Campus
- The Killam Fellowship (study abroad in the United States)
- General scholarships for current students at Memorial
- Fellowships available through the School of Graduate Studies (SGS)
From time to time, institutions, partners, and external agencies advertise scholarship opportunities through the Internationalization Office. These are listed below. Please see the relevant information in "guidelines" for more information about deadlines and eligibility criteria.
OPPORTUNITY | HOW TO APPLY AND DEADLINES |
Commonwealth Scholarship Plan - India | Guidelines |
Canada-China Scholars - Exchange Program | Guidelines |
Commonwealth Scholarship Plan - New Zealand | Guidelines |
Foreign Government Awards - Korea | Guidelines |
Foreign Government Awards - Mexico | Guidelines |
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarships Program | Guidelines |
Organization of American States (OAS) - Professional Development Scholarships Program | Guidelines |
Canada-Brazil Awards: Joint Research Projects | Guidelines |
IYIP Programs (MI, ACIC) | Guidelines |
UNESCO Fellowships | Guidelines |
Bayer CropScience Scholarship for Future Leaders in Agriculture | Guidelines |
Conocophillips Canada Centennial | Guidelines |
Fessenden-Trott Scholarship | Guidelines |
Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship at Harvard University | Guidelines |
Horatio Alger Canada Scholarship Program | Guidelines |
L'Oréal Canada For Women in Science | Guidelines |
Mattinson Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities | Guidelines |
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Scholarship Programs | Guidelines |
Nexen Oil Sands Scholarship | Guidelines |
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Endowment Fund for Study in a Second Official Language Award | Guidelines |
TD Scholarships for Community Leadership | Guidelines |
The C.D. Howe Scholarship Endowment Fund National Engineering Scholarship | Guidelines |
Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's Program | Guidelines |
Youth Education Program - International Business Scholarships | Guidelines |
SSHRC Scholarships and Post-Doctoral Fellowships | Guidelines |
L'ORÉAL UK AND IRELAND FELLOWSHIPS | Guidelines |
Budgeting
In general, the cost of learning abroad will usually be more than a semester at Memorial University. However, it might not be as much as you think. Here is an example:
ITEM | | COST (EST.) | | NOTES / HINTS |
Tuition | | $1332 | | Tuition is paid to Memorial (CAN tuition) |
Fees | | $360 | | Ancillary Fees are paid to Memorial |
Fees | | $200 | | Some schools have minimal additional fees |
Health Insurance | | $250 | | Additional International Health Insurance may be required if not sufficiently covered |
Flight | | $1500-$2500 | | Depending on Location |
Accommodations | | $600 - $900 / month | | |
Food | | $500 / month | | |
Transportation | | $100 - $200 / month | | |
Living Expenses | | $300 - $600 / month | | |
TOTAL (HIGH) | | $13442 | | Depending on location and activities, adding additional health insurance, flight @ $2500 |
TOTAL (LOW) | | $9392 | | A budget estimate, no additional health required, closer location ($1500 flight), participation in less costly activities. |
These budget items are estimates and are very much within your ability to control. Within reason, you can elect for more budget-friendly accommodations, follow google flights for discount flight fares, choose public transit over taxi to facilitate more involvement in activities (or travel) during your exchange.
To put this in perspective, a typical semester for a Canadian student living on campus will cost about $7000 (excluding flight).
In preparation of a more comprehensive, personalized budget, you may wish to consider these additional items:
- Travel visa/study permit fees
- Temporary accommodation upon arrival (if long-term accommodation is not available immediately)
- Clothing and personal items
- Internet and phone service
- Unforeseen expenses (medical care, emergencies, legal or diplomatic costs, lost items etc.)
Sample Living Expenses
The following tables should give you an estimate of the cost of living associated with a variety of places around the globe. It is not exhaustive, but should serve as a sampling of the variety of living expenses.
Monthly Expenses | Student living on-campus |
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Accomodation | ¥5,900 - ¥20,000 |
Utilities (gas, electricity, internet) | ¥5,000 - ¥8,000 |
Study expenses | ¥8,000 |
Food | ¥30,000 |
Sundry | ¥10,700 - ¥16,200 |
Shopping | ¥5,000 - ¥11,000 |
Cultural/entertainment | ¥10,000 - ¥17,800 |
Miscellaneous | ¥5,000 |
Total | ¥79,600 - ¥116,000 |
Semester Expenses | |
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Textbooks | ¥7,000 |
Total | ¥7,000 |
Monthly Expenses | Student living on-campus |
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Accomodation | €200 - €600 |
Utilities (gas, electricity, internet) | €50 - €100 |
Laundry (Washer and dryer use) | €10 - €20 |
Groceries | €250 - €400 |
Dining out | €100 - €200 |
Mobile Phone | €2 - €30 |
Shopping | €50 - €200 |
Weekend Activities | €50 - €150 |
Total | €712 - €1700 |
Semester Expenses | |
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Miscellaneous | €50 |
Insurances (Mandatory) | €120 - €350 |
Enrolment fees | €184 - €610 |
Transportation | €100 - €275 |
Total | €454 - €1285 |
Monthly Expenses | Student living on-campus |
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Accomodation | 3570SEK |
Utilities (gas, electricity, internet) | 0SEK (included) |
Laundry (Washer and dryer use) | 0SEK (included) |
Groceries | 2000SEK |
Dining out | 550SEK |
Mobile Phone | 50SEK - 150SEK |
Weekend Activities | 500SEK - 1000SEK |
Shopping | 700SEK - 1400 SEK |
Total | 7370SEK - 8670SEK |
Semester Expenses | |
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Textbooks | 300SEK - 900SEK |
Health Insurance (Mandatory) | 300SEK |
Transportation | 560SEK |
Furnishing (linen, cookware, etc.) | 200SEK - 500SEK |
Total | 1360SEK -2260SEK |
Monthly Expenses | Student living on-campus |
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Accomodation | £370 - £757 |
Laundry (Washer and dryer use) | £40 |
Food | £180 |
Mobile Phone | £60 |
Transportation | £80 |
Miscellaneous | £80 |
Total | £810 - £1197 |
Semester Expenses | |
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Textbooks | £320 to £740 |
Weekend Activities | £500 |
Total | £820 - £1240 |
Monthly Expenses | Student living on-campus |
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Accomodation | AUD360 - AUD1120 |
Utilities (gas, electricity, internet) | AUD140 - AUD560 |
Food | AUD320 - AUD1120 |
Mobile Phone | AUD80 - AUD220 |
Transportation | AUD60 - AUD220 |
Activities | AUD320 - AUD600 |
Total | AUD1280 - AUD3840 |
Semester Expenses | |
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Textbooks | AUD100 - AUD400 |
Health Insurance (Mandatory) | AUD350 |
Furnishing (linen, cookware, etc.) | AUD50 - AUD250 |
Total | AUD500 - AUD1000 |
Monthly Expenses | Student living off-campus |
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Accomodation | R$650 - R$1000 |
Utilities (gas, electricity, internet) | R$150 - R$300 |
Laundry (Washer and dryer use) | R$150 - R$250 |
Groceries | R$500 - R$900 |
Dining out | R$300 - R$500 |
Mobile Phone | R$40 - R$100 |
Weekend Activities | R$150 - R$400 |
Shopping | R$50 - R$200 |
Total | R$1990 - R$3650 |
Semester Expenses | |
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Textbooks | R$40 - R$70 |
Transportation | R$200 - R$300 |
Furnishing (linen, cookware, etc.) | R$100 - R$200 |
Total | R$340 - R$570 |