Students who are going on an in-person learning abroad experience, such as research, course-based, international conference or professional experience, organized or coordinated by the Global Experiential Learning office at CIE or by any faculty/division at U of T may apply for the IE+ Award.
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HERE IS WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU APPLY FOR AN IE+ AWARD:
BEFORE APPLICATION
The International Experience+ (IE+) Award is a needs-based monetary award for registered U of T students participating in an in-person university-sanctioned in-person learning abroad experiences, organized or coordinated by the Global Experiential Learning office at CIE or by a department or faculty at U of T. The IE+ Award is is intended to support those in financial need with a contribution toward their roundtrip airfare and some living costs. It does not cover all or majority of the cost of your learning abroad experience, and is not for covering tuition and program fees.
The IE+ Award is determined based on the student’s financial situation, destination of the program, the duration of the program, the average roundtrip airfare, and the difference in the cost of living between the program destination and Toronto.
The IE+ Award is not guaranteed. Students must demonstrate a sufficient level of financial need in their application.
Students are expected to choose experiences based on their available budget.
CIE can grant only one award per student per experience/destination to eligible students.
The award is not guaranteed.
Students are limited to a maximum total receipt of $10,000 over two years (IE and/or IE+). If you have received an award(s) from CIE in the past year (IE and/or IE+), this may limit your eligibility to receive the award this year.
The amount of the award is dependent on:
- Student’s financial situation
- Destination country
- Duration of the program/experience
- Average roundtrip airfare
- Difference in the cost of living between the destination and Toronto
The below table includes award approximations and are subjected to change without notice. All amounts are in CAD.
| Duration | Award Amounts |
| 1 month or less | $150 to $1,930 |
| Summer (more than 1 month less than 4 months) | $400 to $4,000 |
| One Semester | $450 to $5,000 |
| One Academic or Calendar Year | $800 to $8,000 |
Students participating in Summer experiences who receive $6,000 or more in funding from other departments at U of T or from other external sources, are not eligible for the IE+ Award.
Students participating in Fall, Winter, or Full Year experiences who receive $10,000 or more in funding from other departments at U of T or from other external sources, are not eligible for the IE+ Award.
- You must be enrolled or registered at U of T and in good academic standing during the time of your learning abroad experience. Students who have convocated prior to their experience or are graduating in the term of their learning abroad experience are not eligible for the award.
- You are participating in a university-sanctioned, in-person learning abroad opportunity that is organized or coordinated by Global Experiential Learning at CIE or by any department or faculty at U of T. Students going on a Learning Abroad Exchange Program through CIE are not eligible for the IE+ Award and should refer to the IE Award page. If your program is virtual or becomes virtual, you are not eligible for the IE+ Award.
- Safety Abroad Requirements (Registry + Workshop) are mandatory and must be completed prior to departure, whether or not students are granted the award.
Please note, the IE+ Award is not available for past (completed) learning abroad experiences.
If your Learning Abroad Activity is organized or coordinated by Global Experiential Learning at CIE or by your department/faculty at U of T, you can apply for the IE+ Award.
A U of T sanctioned activity may include course work, research or (unpaid) professional experiences. Experiences can be:
- Officially recognized or supported by U of T for academic purposes, or
- Officially recognized by U of T as a co-curricular activity (CCR), or
- Part of a program supported or sponsored by U of T
You should apply at least 6 weeks before departure. The processing time for the award can take up to 6 weeks. You can still apply if you are leaving in less than 6 weeks, but keep in mind that application processing time will not change.
Please note, the IE+ Award is not available for past (completed) learning abroad experiences.
If you have any questions regarding the IE+ Award, please reach out to the International Experience Awards Office at cie.funding@utoronto.ca.
DURING APPLICATION
You will have to apply for the IE+ Award through the application form on this website (at least 6 weeks before departure) and it will take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Processing time for the award is up to 6 weeks.
Complete all Safety Abroad requirements prior to your travel (both the pre-departure Safety Abroad Registry and Workshop). These requirements are mandatory for all international university-sanctioned activities to ensure your safety and well-being during your time abroad. If you have questions, you can contact safety.abroad@utoronto.ca.
AFTER APPLICATION
Once a decision is made, you will receive an e-mail from the International Experience Awards Office, and if eligible, the amount of the award as well as the next steps. Please keep in mind, processing time takes up to 6 weeks.
If you are nominated for the award, you will have to provide:
- The Letter of Acceptance/Admission to your learning abroad activity and/or Letter of Support from your academic unit at U of T. The Letter of Support should provide details about your trip (including destination and dates) and how it ties back to your academic studies/research at U of T.
- Complete the Safety Abroad Registry and Workshop prior to your travel and set up direct deposit on ACORN.
- After arrival, provide a completed Confirmation of Arrival (signed and stamped).
The award disbursement period remains open up until 6 weeks following the end date of your learning abroad program. All award post-departure requirements must be completed by this deadline. The Safety Abroad requirements must be completed prior to your travel, otherwise you will not be able to receive your award.
If your Letter of Acceptance/Admission to your learning abroad activity is not from U of T, we ask that you also provide a Letter of Support from your academic unit at U of T. The Letter of Support must include details of your experience (including destination and dates) and how it relates to your academic studies or research at U of T.
The Confirmation of Arrival must be signed and stamped after you have arrived at your destination. This stamp usually has the institution’s name on it. It could be department specific or an institutional stamp that is used. Please ensure that the name of the signatory is on the Confirmation of Arrival. If an institutional stamp is not available, please have the supervisor/host institution/program coordinator email the signed and completed arrival form to the International Experience Awards Office at cie.funding@utoronto.ca.
