Canada China Anhui Youth Development Fund
Canada China Anhui Youth Development Fund (CCAYDF) is a Canadian nonprofit organization focused on supporting Chinese youth pursuing education and entrepreneurship in Canada. Co-founded by the Hefei Friendship Association in Canada and Kingdom Development Inc., it provides financial assistance through scholarships, bursaries, and startup funding to eligible international students[1][2].

Purpose and Activities

The organization aims to:

• Encourage academic achievement: Offer scholarships to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students demonstrating academic excellence[1].
• Support emergency needs: Provide bursaries to students facing sudden financial hardships[1].
• Foster entrepreneurship: Allocate start-up funds to promising young entrepreneurs[2].

Eligibility and Application

Applicants must be Chinese international students enrolled in Canadian institutions. Key requirements include submitting academic transcripts and completing an online form via the organization’s official channels. Annual deadlines historically fell on September 30, with awards finalized by December 1[1][2].

Governance

CCAYDF is registered in Canada under Business Registration Number 722344132RR0001. While independent, it shares thematic alignment with youth development initiatives like China’s Project Hope, though no direct affiliation is indicated[3].

Historical Programs

• 2021 Scholarship Program: Targeted academic achievers and graduates, requiring transcripts by September 30, 2021[1].
• 2022 Expansion: Continued similar criteria while emphasizing entrepreneurial support[2].

See Also

• China Youth Development Foundation: A Beijing-based nonprofit coordinating educational initiatives, including Project Hope[3].

**Canada China Anhui Youth Development Fund**  
**Canada China Anhui Youth Development Fund** (CCAYDF) is a Canadian nonprofit organization focused on supporting Chinese youth pursuing education and entrepreneurship in Canada. Co-founded by the Hefei Friendship Association in Canada and Kingdom Development Inc., it provides financial assistance through scholarships, bursaries, and startup funding to eligible international students[1][2].  

### Purpose and Activities  
The organization aims to:  
- **Encourage academic achievement**: Offer scholarships to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students demonstrating academic excellence[1].  
- **Support emergency needs**: Provide bursaries to students facing sudden financial hardships[1].  
- **Foster entrepreneurship**: Allocate start-up funds to promising young entrepreneurs[2].  

### Eligibility and Application  
Applicants must be Chinese international students enrolled in Canadian institutions. Key requirements include submitting academic transcripts and completing an online form via the organization’s official channels. Annual deadlines historically fell on September 30, with awards finalized by December 1[1][2].  

### Governance  
CCAYDF is registered in Canada under Business Registration Number **722344132RR0001**. While independent, it shares thematic alignment with youth development initiatives like China’s Project Hope, though no direct affiliation is indicated[3].  

### Historical Programs  
- **2021 Scholarship Program**: Targeted academic achievers and graduates, requiring transcripts by September 30, 2021[1].  
- **2022 Expansion**: Continued similar criteria while emphasizing entrepreneurial support[2].  

### See Also  
- **China Youth Development Foundation**: A Beijing-based nonprofit coordinating educational initiatives, including Project Hope[3].  

[1] https://ccaydf.com/aprg/article/articledetail.aspx?sid=101862&aid=57922 [2] https://www.ccaydf.com/aprg/article/articledetail.aspx?sid=101862&aid=64385 [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Youth_Development_Foundation [4] https://doi.crossref.org/funderNames [5] https://www.kcse.org/resources/funder.php?initial=N