Application resources
Get information on applying to NSCC’s International Global Skills Opportunities. Please review this information carefully before applying.
Application requirements
For students
To apply for a student mobility project, you must:
- Be enrolled in an academic program at NSCC (part time or full time) and maintain good academic standing throughout the current academic year.
- Complete an online application. For alternative formats available, please contact
- Upload a current resume outlining applicable skills and knowledge, work, and volunteer experience, extracurricular and education
- Provide a reference name and contact information of a current faculty or staff member of the College
Applications will be reviewed by a committee at NSCC International, and short-listed applicants will be called for an interview. Following the interviews, students will be notified in late January if they are accepted to participate in the program.
After receiving approval, students will be given a payment schedule and must pay a $500 deposit as their first payment in February. Students will receive and sign a learning contract outlining roles and responsibilities. This will be kept on file with NSCC International.
The due date to apply is January 6, 2025.
For employees
To apply for an opportunity, College employees must:
- Complete an online application. For alternative formats available, please contact .
- Provide a signed letter of support from your supervisor stating they are aware you are applying for this opportunity (uploaded to the application form).
Applications will be reviewed by a committee at NSCC International, and short-listed applicants will be called for an interview. Following the interviews, employees will be notified in mid-December if they are accepted to participate in the program.
After receiving approval, employees will receive and sign a contract outlining roles and responsibilities. This will be kept on file with NSCC International.
The due date to apply is November 27, 2024.
Student bursaries
NSCC receives funding from the Government of Canada through the Global Skills Opportunity (GSO). The program seeks to increase the number of Canadian students who participate in international study/ work abroad experiences.
This GSO funding is available only to students traveling before March 31, 2025. Students need to be 18+ years of age and a Canadian citizen to be eligible to receive this federal funding. Students who have received GSO bursaries in previous years cannot receive them twice.
Students receiving GSO bursaries must:
- Complete the pre-departure online course
- Attend the mandatory pre-departure conference and travel meetings
- Complete post-participation feedback and evaluation
- Complete the GSO pre and post program surveys
Students traveling after March 31, 2025 will receive a $1000 bursary made available through NSCC International's externally funded projects.
Withdrawal
Students who withdraw from this program after they have confirmed their participation will forfeit their deposit.
After the initial deposit for each Global Skills Opportunity, NSCC International begins making payments to suppliers (airlines, accommodations, and in-country destination management companies). Therefore, all students who cancel their participation after their initial deposit will be required to pay any cancellation fees that may incur.
Prior learning and assessment
Some international learning programs can fall under the Prior Learning and Assessment (PLAR).
Students should seek advice from a faculty advisor and academic chair prior to travel to review whether the international learning program could satisfy program or course outcomes.