Potential Sponsored Students
The Student Refugee Program (SRP) is a unique program that combines resettlement to Canada with access to post-secondary education for young refugees. It is managed by World University Service of Canada (WUSC), a leading non-profit Canadian international development agency. Note that the SRP is NOT a scholarship program - students are sponsored for one year and receive basic financial and social support.
The SRP is supported by WUSC Local Committees (made up of university, college, and CEGEP students, staff, and faculty) on campuses across Canada. Through its agreements with the Government of Canada and the Government of Québec (a Canadian province), WUSC enables students sponsored through the program to enter Canada as Permanent Residents.
Volunteer members of the WUSC committees arrange financial and social support for each sponsored student during their first year of study in Canada. Financial assistance is provided “in kind” – such as reduced or free tuition and accommodation fees – plus a small sum of money to buy basic necessities. Sponsored students do not receive cash to study.
FAQ
Before you submit your application, please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions section for answers to common questions about the Student Refugee Program.
Call for Applications, 2026-27
WUSC accepts applications from eligible applicants in the following countries of asylum: Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, and Uganda.
Jordan
Application is open from February 7 until February 21, 2025 at 11:59pm Jordan local time.
Kenya
Application is open from February 7 until February 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm East African Time.
Lebanon
Application is open from February 7 until February 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm Lebanon local time.
Uganda
Application is open from February 10 until March 7, 2025 at 5pm Kampala time.
Where to apply
Please see below for the WUSC office or partner organization responsible for launching the SRP Online Application process in each country of asylum. Note that we only accept online applications from refugees living in the countries indicated below and only during the recruitment period which is open for 2-3 weeks each year. The exact time frame when the Call for Application is open will vary by country but will be between November and April each year.
Jordan & Lebanon
WUSC Jordan is responsible for SRP selection in Jordan and Lebanon. The SRP is open to refugees living in urban/semi-urban situations or in refugee camps. For any further questions, please contact WUSC Jordan at [email protected]. You are encouraged to follow WUSC Jordan’s Facebook page for news about the next Call for Applications.
Kenya
WUSC Kenya is responsible for SRP selection in Kenya. The SRP is open to refugees living in urban areas or in Kakuma and Dadaab Refugee camps. For any further questions, please contact WUSC Kenya at [email protected].
Uganda
WUSC’s partner in Uganda is Windle International Uganda. The SRP is open to refugees living in any of the refugee settlements in Uganda, including Kampala. For any further questions, please contact the WIU office at [email protected]. You are encouraged to follow the Windle International Uganda Facebook page for news about the next Call for Applications.