Despite the substantial cost involved in a stay abroad, AFS Interculture Canada believes that the educational value to be gained from a foreign experience, including intercultural learning and the development of new skills in a global world should to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their socio-economic situation.

AFS offers tens of thousands of dollars in grants each year. All participants are eligible.

√ Grants offered for 2010 departures

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