In the modern world, professional growth is impossible without global integration. Academic mobility programs are not just about studying abroad; they are an investment in your competitiveness. Our partners worldwide, including the best institutions in North America, open doors to a unique international experience that will significantly enhance your diploma and career prospects.
National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” invites students to apply for the Study in Canada Scholarships (SICS) exchange program! This prestigious program, funded by Global Affairs Canada, allows students to spend a semester (minimum of 4 months) in Canada, studying under a credit-bearing academic mobility program at a partner higher education institution, Humber Polytechnic (Canada).
Founded in 1967, Humber Polytechnic is one of the largest and most innovative public post-secondary institutions in Canada. The institute is known for its practice-oriented learning, close collaboration with industry, and high graduate employment rates. Students from Poltava Polytechnic will gain access to modern laboratories, advanced technology programs, and a unique North American educational culture, helping them become world-class specialists.
Important Dates:
Application deadline: March 11, 2026.
Notification of selection results (at the Humber Polytechnic level): approximately May 2026.
❗Important Organisational Note:
Candidate selection occurs exclusively at the university level. Applications for the SICS program can only be submitted officially on behalf of the National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” through Humber Polytechnic. Any independent applications from individuals or other institutions will not be considered.
The preliminary selection of candidates is conducted at Poltava Polytechnic. Candidates must obtain an English proficiency certificate that meets the host institution’s (Humber Polytechnic) requirements in advance, at their own discretion and expense. A key step is obtaining confirmation (approval of the study plan) from the graduating department that the proposed exchange program aligns with the student’s educational program. After this, the department provides the International Relations Office (Room 213-C, email: interoffice@nupp.edu.ua) with 2 official memos (according to the regulations) and a Letter of Support in English in an arbitrary form regarding the recommended students, in both printed and electronic formats. Based on these documents, the competition committee will convene for the final review of the applicants. After the ranking list is approved, the International Relations Office will provide the necessary assistance in preparing and finalising the package of documents for submission to Canada.
Course catalogues can be obtained from the International Relations Office.
Important: The final approved number of places for participation in the program (quota) will be determined and agreed upon with Humber Polytechnic after the completion of the internal selection of applicants.
1. Terms and Duration of Study
SICS program studies are planned for one academic semester (minimum duration – four months) during the 2026/2027 academic year. This may be the Fall or Spring semester. Students must consider the arrival timeframes for the exchange program: the estimated start is around August 1, 2026, and for those choosing the Winter/Spring semester, the final arrival date at the mobility location must be no later than the end of January 2027. The number of ECTS credits will be finalised and approved once our institution and the host institution agree upon the individual study plan.
2. Financial Support (SICS Scholarship)
Scholarship amount: 10,200 CAD per student for a minimum of four months or one academic semester.
Use of funds: The scholarship primarily covers or partially compensates for:
- visa fees and/or study/work permits;
- round-trip air tickets (for the scholarship recipient only) via the most direct and economical route;
- medical insurance;
- accommodation, utility, and food expenses;
- local public transportation (including a pass);
- books and learning materials (excluding computers and equipment);
- the student receives the remaining balance of funds (after covering the listed expenses) upon arrival in Canada. The scholarship is not taxable.
3. Eligibility Criteria
1. Citizenship: The program applicant must be a citizen of Ukraine.
2. The student must be enrolled in a full-time study program at Poltava Polytechnic.
3. The applicant is fully responsible for the timely submission of documents for a “Visitor Visa” or “Study Permit”.
4. The applicant must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Humber Polytechnic.
5. The applicant is obligated to return to Poltava Polytechnic to complete their studies after the scholarship period expires.
Ineligible for the competition:
• those who already have or are awaiting processing for Canadian citizenship or permanent residency;
• those already participating in another exchange scholarship program funded by the Government of Canada;
• those already enrolled in a degree-seeking mobility program or students of a Canadian university or college.
4. Procedure for Participation in the Competition
Step 1. Internal Selection and Document Preparation (University/Departments)
1. A graduating department must determine if the candidate meets the SICS criteria (citizenship, status).
2. After receiving two official memos from the department and the complete set of documents from the student, the Poltava Polytechnic nominates and ranks candidates according to its strategic priorities.
3. Preparation of a Letter of Support from a faculty member, academic advisor, head of the department, or dean/director (Letter of Support) in English (on official letterhead, dated within the last 6 months).
Step 2. Preparation of Personal Documents by the Candidate
1. Proof of citizenship: copy of passport or national ID card. Transcripts, student IDs, driver’s licenses, and birth certificates are not accepted as proof of citizenship.
2. Candidates must provide an official letter from Poltava Polytechnic, prepared in English (Proof of full-time enrolment). This document must certify that the student is enrolled full-time and is expected to return to complete their educational program upon completion of the mobility period. The letter must be on official university letterhead, dated no more than six months prior, and should not exceed one page.
3. Letter of Intent from the candidate: a description of the planned studies in Canada, justification for choosing Humber and the program, and an explanation of how the chosen program relates to the future career (maximum 1 page, dated and signed by the candidate).
4. SABS (Study Abroad Application Form): A detailed form for submitting personal information to Humber.
5. Transcript of Records: current academic performance record.
6. Learning Agreement: a list of courses planned to be studied at Humber (dates and signatures of the academic coordinator).
7. Student Declaration of Eligibility: signed by the student and coordinator.
8. Privacy Notice Statement: a copy of the confidentiality declaration for non-Canadian citizens.
Forms can be obtained from the International Relations Office (Room 213-C).
Step 3. Application Submission (via the Graduating Department to the International Relations Office)
1. All candidate documents must be packed into a single ZIP file.
2. File size: each document in the ZIP archive must not exceed 5 MB.
3. The package of documents must be submitted simultaneously in electronic and printed form through the graduating department to the International Relations Office (Room 213-C). Email for submission: interoffice@nupp.edu.ua.
Information about our students’ study experience at Humber Polytechnic (Canada) can be found here and here.
Discover a world of limitless possibilities! Participation in academic mobility programs is your chance to integrate into the global academic space and gain invaluable experience studying abroad. National University “Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic” continually creates new opportunities for the professional growth of its community by collaborating with leading European higher education institutions.
Please note that faculty members of Poltava Polytechnic can participate in academic mobility and traineeship programs. Students can study abroad under Erasmus+ credit academic mobility grant programs for a semester or a full academic year at leading universities in Austria, Greenland, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Finland, and the Czech Republic.
