Killam Fellowships Program for Canada-US Undergraduate Exchange

The Killam Fellowships Program for Canada-US Undergraduate Exchange is awarded by Fulbright Canada and hosted at partner universities such as Dalhousie University in Canada and institutions across the United States. It supports Bachelor level study for one semester or a full academic year, with fully funded support for international exchange students.

It is open to undergraduates at partner universities in Canada and the United States, in most fields of study. Fellows receive USD $6,000 per semester or USD $12,000 per year, plus host university resources and credit transfer. Deadlines are set by each home university, so check the official page. Read on for eligibility, benefits and how to apply.

Killam Fellows receive direct financial support to help fund their exchange semester or year abroad:

• USD $6,000 for a one-semester exchange
• USD $12,000 for a full academic year exchange
• Access to the academic resources, housing options, and student support services of the host partner university
• Credit-transfer arrangements between home and host universities, in most cases allowing the exchange to count toward normal degree progress

Because the program works through direct university-to-university partnerships, Fellows do not pay additional tuition to the host institution beyond what they already pay at their home university.

The Killam Fellowships Program is designed for full-time undergraduate (Bachelor's) students currently enrolled at one of the participating partner universities in Canada or the United States. Applicants typically apply during their second or third year of undergraduate study to spend a semester or a full academic year at a partner institution in the other country.

The Fellowship does not restrict applicants to a specific subject or major. Students from any undergraduate discipline at a participating partner university may apply, provided their host institution offers equivalent coursework and the exchange fits their degree program's requirements.

The Killam Fellowships Program is open to students who are citizens or permanent residents enrolled at a participating partner university in either country:

• United States
• Canada

Eligibility is tied to enrollment at one of the 20 U.S. or 21 Canadian partner universities rather than nationality alone - applicants should confirm their home university's participation in the program before applying.

To be considered for a Killam Fellowship, applicants generally must:

• Be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing at one of the participating partner universities
• Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or the United States
• Typically have completed at least one year of undergraduate study before the exchange
• Demonstrate strong academic performance and a clear rationale for the proposed exchange
• Secure approval from their home university's study abroad or exchange office confirming the exchange fits their degree plan

Because each partner university manages its own nomination process, applicants should confirm specific eligibility requirements and internal deadlines with their home institution's exchange office.

Applying for a Killam Fellowship is coordinated through your home university's study abroad or exchange office rather than directly through Fulbright Canada:

Step 1 - Confirm Your University's Participation

Check with your university's international or exchange office to confirm it is one of the 20 U.S. or 21 Canadian partner institutions in the Killam Fellowships network, and identify the specific partner universities available to you.

Step 2 - Apply Through Your Exchange Office

Submit your nomination application through your home university's exchange office, including academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, and any recommendation letters your office requires. Your office will nominate students to the host partner university and to Fulbright Canada for funding.

Timeline

• August 15: The annual competition opens for the following academic year
• Autumn/Winter: Home universities collect and review internal nominations
• Winter/Spring: Nominations confirmed with host partner universities and funding finalized
• Following Fall: Exchange semester or year begins

For full program details and the current list of partner universities, visit the official Killam Fellowships Program page on the Fulbright Canada website.