Canadian Space Agency Student Sponsorship

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is pleased to offer grants to Canadian postsecondary students to attend the 13th International Conference on Guidance, Navigation & Control Systems (GNC) and 10th International Conference on Astrodynamics Tools and Techniques (ICATT) under their Announcement of Opportunity (AO) to support Canadian Student Participation in Space Conferences and Training Events. 

The Sponsorship Covers:

Successful applicants will be awarded a grant to cover their:

  • Accommodation 

  • Meal allowances 

  • Registration fee

  • Travel

Subjected to a maximum funding amount of $5,000  (Section 7).

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for a grant under this AO, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;

  • be enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution at the college, undergraduate, master’s or doctoral levels at the time of the event;

Although not an eligibility requirement, priority may be given to students who have been selected by the organizing committee to give a presentation (oral or poster) during the event. Priority may also be given to applicants from underrepresented populations. The CSA therefore encourages applicants to indicate, on a voluntary basis, if they belong to one or more of the four following groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Please note that students who have received an ESA Academy scholarship to attend this event are not eligible for a CSA grant.

How to Apply:

Instructions on how to submit an application can be found in Section 4 of the AO. Please read these instructions carefully and submit your application to the CSA no later than May 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT).

Important Dates:

Application deadline: is Thursday, 12 May at 13:00 EDT. 

Account creation: Must request an account via the Electronic Proposal Portal at least 3 weeks before the deadline.

Notification timeline: up to 10 weeks after the deadline.

Required Documents:

  • Proof of citizenship/PR

  • Proof of enrolment

  • CV

  • Reference letter

  • Abstract or acceptance (if applicable)


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