Support for Displaced Ukrainian Students
This page highlights support for displaced Ukrainian students in Canada through advocacy campaigns, open letters, and toolkits to help secure fair tuition, academic and mental health support, and reduced bureaucracy.
Post-secondary institutions may stand in solidarity with Ukraine and the global community by supporting the principles of sovereignty, democracy, and legal norms. This includes offering domestic tuition rates, emergency bursaries, and clear support pathways for Ukrainian international students affected by the war. Due to financial hardship and expenses related to displacement and relocation, many risk losing access to education. Institutions are encouraged to establish transparent frameworks for admitting and assisting displaced students and scholars, including tuition relief and living support.
SUSK maintains a regularly updated list of resources for Ukrainian international students. To share additional supports, please email: info@susk.ca with the subject line Support for UKR INT Students – additional resources.
Institution-Specific Fee Waivers
Several institutions and provinces have introduced special support for Ukrainian students. Details about institution-specific fee waivers and financial support will be provided in a separate section listing universities and colleges individually.
Document Guide
Below is a list of helpful resources and communication tools to engage with Canadian institutions. These materials support advocacy for Ukrainian-Canadian students and aim to reduce immigration and bureaucratic barriers — helping ensure everything is done correctly and in the necessary order for maximum effectiveness. Click to download.
1. Examples of Emails for the University (admissions department, specific faculty department, and finance department)
2. Necessary supporting documents:
- SUSK Statement
- Motivation Letter Sample
- Description of the CUAET visa and its conditions for the university
In addition, it is highly recommended to include documents such as transcripts, a work visa (or a student visa) in your email.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
Many national, provincial, and institutional programs offer scholarships, bursaries, and emergency aid that may benefit Ukrainian-Canadian students, including those with CUAET status. A dedicated section of the website provides up-to-date information on available financial assistance opportunities to help reduce educational costs and support students facing hardship.
If you’re passionate about contributing to and writing about any topics related to Ukraine—whether mentioned above or not—please email us at info@susk.ca! We look forward to hearing from you.