Various funding sources are available to help reduce the cost of international learning experiences, including:
- donor-supported funds, such as the Cenovus Energy student experience grants
- SAIT crowdfunding
- other funding partners that will be updated throughout the year.
Below you’ll find current opportunities available to students in specific schools and other potential sources of funding.
Cenovus Student Experience Fund
Available funding
- Up to 66% of study abroad program costs, excluding personal expenses
- Maximum of $5,000 per student for short-term study abroad trips
- Maximum of $3,000 per student for other school-sanctioned travel events (for example, conference attendance)
- Funding is awarded on a first-qualified, first-served basis as funds are limited
Eligibility
- Enrolled in, or recently graduated (within 4 months) from a MacPhail program
- Minimum GPA of 2.8
- Accepted into a SAIT study abroad program
- First-time recipient of this funding
- Agree to complete a post-trip reflection (essay or video) and participate in a debrief meeting(s)
Contact
For more information about MacPhail’s Cenovus Student Experience Fund, please contact your academic chair.
Cenovus Student Experience Fund
Available funding
- Up to $5,000 per student for semester exchange (10 students supported annually)
- Up to $2,500 per student for short-term study abroad trips (30 students supported annually)
- Annual total of $125,000 in funding available
- Funding is awarded on a first-qualified, first-served basis as funds are limited
Eligibility
- Enrolled in, or recently graduated (within 4 months) from a School of Business program
- Minimum GPA of 2.8
- Approved for a SAIT study abroad program
- First-time recipient of this funding
- Willing to complete a post-trip reflection (essay or video) and participate in a debrief
Contact
For more information about School of Business Cenovus Student Experience Fund, please contact your academic chair.
What the funds cover
Funding may be applied to SAIT-coordinated program costs such as:
- airfare
- accommodations
- in-country support and cultural excursions
- health insurance
- some in-country transportation
- for semester exchanges, tuition fees are paid to SAIT
Not covered: Passport/visa fees, food, personal expenses, checked luggage, or costs beyond the maximum funding amount.
How to apply
Students apply for funding as part of their Study Abroad application. Funding is awarded on a first-qualified, first-served basis as funds are limited.
SAIT student crowdfunding
Set up your own SAIT crowdfunding campaign to raise money for your study abroad trip — it’s a simple, powerful way to engage your network and make your international experience more affordable.
Crowdfunding helps you raise money for your study abroad trip by sharing your story and collecting small donations from friends, family, and supporters through SAIT’s secure, online platform.
Crowdfunding campaigns can raise CAD $500–$15,000, depending on network size and promotion.
How it works
- Create your campaign page on SAIT’s crowdfunding platform
- Share it through social media and your networks
- Keep supporters updated and make sure to thank them after your trip
Before you start
- Set a realistic goal and explain how funds will be used
- Use photos or video to make your page engaging
For full details, timelines, and application steps, visit SAIT’s Crowdfunding Page.
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