
Student Refugee Program (SRP)
A pathway from displacement to education + a new home in Canada
The Student Refugee Program (SRP) is the only program in the world that combines resettlement with access to post-secondary education for young refugees.
Launched in 1978 with just one student at Carleton University, the program now operates across Canada, providing:
- One year of full financial sponsorship
- Integration and settlement support
- A lifelong community of peers and mentors
Through agreements with the Government of Canada and the Government of Québec, SRP students arrive in Canada as Permanent Residents.
- Managed by: World University Service of Canada (WUSC), a Canadian non-profit international development agency
- Supported by: Local Committees of students, staff, and faculty on university, college, and CEGEP campuses across Canada
We sponsor refugee students living in:
Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Tanzania, and Uganda
Many come from refugee camps such as:
Kakuma, Dadaab, Dzaleka, Nyarugusu, and Kampala.
Before arriving, students complete:
- Intensive language training
- Academic preparation courses
- Pre-departure orientation
The SRP offers a full pathway to integration. Many continue their studies to further their education
97% of sponsored students complete or are completing their post-secondary program
85% secure jobs in their chosen fields after graduation