Canada Learning Initiative in China (CLIC) Funded Programs
Take advantage of amazing funding opportunities for students to study in China!
The Canada Learning Initiative in China has connected select Canadian universities with the Chinese Ministry of Education to cover many of the costs of studying in China on a number of different approved programs.
Key information
Student experience
Read the CLIC testimonials, both UCalgary students and other CLIC students from across Canada!
Program details
The following UCalgary programs have been approved for CLIC funding:
Tsinghua University *limited spaces
Beijing Language & Culture University
The following non-UCalgary summer programs have been approved for funding:
International Development Internship - Education
Global Ecology ECNU (Summer 2025 program is cancelled)
Entrepreneurship in China (Summer 2025 program is cancelled)
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Summer Research Program
Harbin Intensive Summer Program - please email if you are interested in this program.
CLIC funding is provided through two different sources: the CLIC Member Institution and the China Scholarship Council (CSC).
CLIC-CSC funding is provided to all Canadian students of CLIC Universities studying in China. This funding includes:
- housing subsidy at the host university (if living in on-campus housing)
- monthly stipend (paid in China)
- free Chinese medical coverage (although students will still be required to purchase a Canadian travel medical plan to supplement the Chinese coverage)
The CLIC Member Institutions have also provided funding towards these programs. University of Calgary students will receive this funding in one of two ways:
- CLIC Grant (amount to be determined based on number of eligible participants.) Apply via the Global Learning grant application.
- Students participating in Research Programs should apply for a Research Grant worth $3000.
- Only Canadian citizens under 45 years old are eligible to receive CLIC support.
- Only full-time students from CLIC member universities are eligible to receive CLIC support.
- Students may only receive CLIC support for one summer program throughout their academic career.
- If you are already receiving a scholarship from the China Scholarship Council, you will not be eligible to receive CLIC support.
- Dual citizenship is illegal for Chinese citizens. Please make sure that you do not have Chinese citizenship before you enjoy CLIC benefits.
- The students need to use Canadian passports and Chinese student visas to enter China and register at their Chinese host universities to enjoy CLIC benefits.
- CLIC summer programs should be no shorter than 2 weeks.
See the individual program pages for each program's eligibility requirements.
Accommodation that is booked through the host university is eligible for the CLIC funding. Accommodation sourced independently is not covered by CLIC.
Have questions?
The advisor for the scholarship is: Veronica V. Cardoso
International travel presents challenges that may not be found when attending classes on campus. There may be a lack of resources, emergency services, hospitals, accessibility issues and/or demands on the physical and the mental self, all of which can challenge individuals when away from their usual support systems and structures. Adequate preparation is essential.
For this reason, it is imperative that you evaluate all aspects of your own physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual condition against the rigors of the particular global learning program you are selecting. If you are unsure of whether or not this program is a good fit for you and/or if you have any circumstances that could impede your enjoyment of the program, please contact us. Our Global Learning Advisors will be happy to assist in finding the best options for you and arrange any supports or accommodations necessary to ensure your success.
If you have or are seeking a certificate from Student Accessibility Services, you should provide this early to your Global Learning Advisor to ensure that the option that you are seeking can support your needs.
Please note: All participants must adhere to COVID-19 and other vaccination-related requirements for the destinations visited on this program. Failure to do so may have consequences such as being denied access to accommodation/housing, program activities, or to the host country itself.