Internship Support for Higher Education Students in Ontario

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Purpose of the Program: The Hungarian Medical Association of Canada, in collaboration with Hungarian organizations operating in and around Toronto, offers financial support to Hungarian-speaking students from the Carpathian Basin who are pursuing short-term internships in Canada. The primary aim is to contribute to covering costs, thereby supporting the student’s education and expanding their professional opportunities.

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Internship Location: Applicants are responsible for securing their own host institution that aligns with their field of study. The host institution may be any Canadian organization capable of providing internship or research opportunities relevant to the applicant’s academic program.

 

Elegibility:

Hungarian-speaking students enrolled in any higher education institution in the Carpathian Basin may apply if they meet the following criteria: - Have completed at least two active semesters in a BA/BSc, MA/MSc, or undivided program. - Are actively enrolled in a doctoral program or hold doctoral candidate status. - Possess at least a B2 level of English language proficiency. Internships in Canada may be completed during a passive semester or within 12 months after obtaining the final certificate (absolutorium). In the latter case, the application must be submitted while the student is still actively enrolled.

 

Duration if Intership:

Internships must last a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of one month.
Amount of support: The evaluation committee will determine the amount of financial support awarded. The grant is supplementary and will not cover all expenses related to the internship.

 

Required Documents:

Applicants must submit the following documents in one email, in PDF format:

- Completed and signed application form

- Structured CV in Hungarian (typed)

- Motivation letter (1 page, in Hungarian)

- Proof of student status

- Letter of acceptance from the host institution in Ontario

- Academic recommendation and institutional approval

- Document verifying English proficiency

- Budget plan

- Copy of flight ticket

 

All documents must be submitted together in one email. No corrections or additions will be allowed after submission. Incomplete or improperly formatted applications will be automatically rejected. However, the copy of the flight ticket may be submitted later if it is not yet available, but it must be received before the grant is transferred.

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Obligations of Successful Applicants:

- Present their experiences and outcomes in a PowerPoint presentation to the Hungarian Medical Association of Canada (KMO) after completing the internship. The date and location will be arranged with the committee.

- Mention the supporting organizations and display their logos in all presentations and reports related to the study trip upon returning home. (Logos are available in the application package.)

 

Submission Deadlines:

Rolling application throughout the year

 

Validity of Support:

The grant becomes invalid if:

- The recipient does not begin the internship at the specified time.

- The recipient fails to meet the conditions outlined in the application. In such cases, the recipient must repay the full amount of the grant no later than seven days following the official notice.