The Shastri Alberta Students in India (SASI) Internship
The SASI Project is a pilot initiative under SICI's Engaging Alberta in India Program (EAI), generously funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Government of Alberta. This initiative will provide grants and comprehensive support for an 8-week work internship to post-secondary students from Alberta in distinguished Indian institutions under the guidance of host faculty members.
The SASI Project redefines internships, offering Alberta students a comprehensive experience that fuels personal, academic, and professional growth. Objectives include:
- Immerse Alberta post-secondary students in an impactful 8-week work and socio-cultural venture in India, fostering global competencies, adaptability, and an international mindset.
- Deliver hands-on training and work exposure through projects with esteemed Indian institutions across industries, honing practical skills and industry-specific knowledge to meet global workforce demands.
- Foster intercultural, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills by placing students in collaborative environments with diverse, multicultural teams.
30 post-secondary students from Alberta selected for the program will receive a grant to cover program expenses.
SSASI Grant Details (Value, Coverage, Facilitations):
- SASI Grant Value: CAD$ 8,500/grant
- Grant Coverage: Covers international round trip air tickets, domestic travel, accommodation, meals, visa, health insurance, stipend, and an honorarium to host faculty.
- Wrap-around facilitation includes SICI arranging/assisting interns in obtaining appropriate Indian visas, securing accommodations, connecting students with host Indian supervisors, providing orientations, mentoring, etc.
Key information
Application information
Useful links
SASI Internship Partner Webpage
2024 Projects and Host Institutions
Have questions?
This program is not managed by the UCalgary Global Learning Office. All questions about the program, application, etc. should be directed to Mahmuda Aldeen (maldeen@ucalgary.ca) - Program and Member Relations Officer at Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute.
Program details
Projects are available in the following areas:
- Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Engineering
- Find a complete list of projects and subject areas covered in this program here.
The program will run for 8-weeks from July 1 to August 23, 2024.
All 30 students will travel to India as a cohort, accompanied by the SICI team.
All selected students will receive guaranteed funding for the program.
SASI Grant Value: CAD$ 8,500/grant
Grant Coverage: Covers international round trip air tickets, domestic travel, accommodation, meals, visa, health insurance, stipend, and an honorarium to host faculty.
Wrap-around facilitation includes SICI arranging/assisting interns in obtaining appropriate Indian visas, securing accommodations, connecting students with host Indian supervisors, providing orientations, mentoring, etc.
- Completed application form.
- Completed reference form.
- Email the complete application to siciapp@ucalgary.ca with the subject line "SASI Project 2024-25" on or before March 15, 2024, by 11:00 pm MST.
- SICI will announce the names of selected interns by March 25, 2024.
International travel presents challenges that may not be found when attending classes on campus. There may be a lack of resources, emergency services, hospitals, accessibility issues and/or demands on the physical and the mental self, all of which can challenge individuals when away from their usual support systems and structures. Adequate preparation is essential.
For this reason, it is imperative that you evaluate all aspects of your own physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual condition against the rigors of the particular global learning program you are selecting. If you are unsure of whether or not this program is a good fit for you and/or if you have any circumstances that could impede your enjoyment of the program, please contact us. Our Global Learning Advisors will be happy to assist in finding the best options for you and arrange any supports or accommodations necessary to ensure your success.
If you have or are seeking a certificate from Student Accessibility Services, you should provide this early to your Global Learning Advisor to ensure that the option that you are seeking can support your needs.
Please note: All participants must adhere to COVID-19 and other vaccination-related requirements for the destinations visited on this program. Failure to do so may have consequences such as being denied access to accommodation/housing, program activities, or to the host country itself.