Financial Aid
Windmill Microlending is a Canadian charity serving immigrants and refugees to Canada since 2005. Windmill offers affordable career loans of up to $15,000 to help skilled immigrants and refugees pay for the costs of education and training programs, credentials, licensing, professional development courses, cost of living while you study and more, to reach your career goals.
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Windmill supports newcomers who arrive with education, skills and experience but face significant barriers to employment. For many immigrants and refugees, what prevents them from entering the labour market is a lack of financial support or credential recognition.
HOW CAN A WINDMILL LOAN BE USED?
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Education and training programs (two years or less)
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Licensing and qualifying exams fees
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Living allowance during study time
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Travel expenses to take courses or exams not available in your area
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Credential assessment (CES, WES, ICAS, IQAS or MIFI)
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Professional association fees
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Books, course materials and work equipment
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English or French language training
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Relocation costs for employment
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Other costs related to your career may be considered
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A WINDMILL LOAN?
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Immigrants who are internationally-educated and/or have a minimum of one year of post-secondary work experience before coming to Canada.
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Must be living in Canada on a permanent status (permanent residents, Canadian citizens, protected persons, convention refugees and provincial nominees).
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Intend to work in the same field they trained in outside of Canada or to apply their transferable skills to a new career or field.
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To find out if you’re eligible, visit:
An introduction to
Windmill Microlending
