Below is a Sample SOP For Study Permit Canada
The Visa Officer
The High Commission of Canada
Sub: Application requesting a study permit
Respected Sir/ Madam,
I, Abhinav Iyer,, extend my heartfelt gratitude for allowing me to express my ardent desire to study in Canada. I am an experienced civil engineer, holding a diploma in Civil Engineering. My fundamental knowledge from my previous academic pursuits has led me to perform at par with my colleagues. However, to rise in my career graph, I need to upgrade my qualifications up to a higher standard. To fully outgrow as a well-rounded professional in today’s modern engineering scenario, I wish to train myself under guided international support. Hence, I have chosen to study three-year Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering available at Fanshawe College. I am glad to share that I have also received a Letter of Admission for <mention intake>.
Thus, I take this opportunity to introduce you to my profile and share my purest intentions to visit Canada for gaining higher qualifications.
Academic and professional background
As I have been nurtured under the learnings of my Civil Engineer father, I was curious about embracing this field of study at the graduate level and becoming an affluent professional in this area. Hence, I had put my earnest efforts into doing consistently well in my academics. I passed my high school with an overall percentage of <add percentage> in 2013 and completed junior college with an aggregate score of<add percentage> in 2015. Post schooling, I was excited to kick start my career in civil engineering, hence I enrolled for a Diploma in Civil Engineering in 2015 which I passed in 2018 with an aggregate score of <add percentage>. During my diploma program, I gained fundamental knowledge in subjects like Geotechnical engineering, Surveying, Transportation Engineering, Hydraulics, and Theory of structures which I want to maximize by pursuing higher studies. The project on fire safety that I pursued during my academic journey strengthened my knowledge of team management and quick decision-making. Before finally joining Alliance Enterprises in February 2019 as a Junior Engineer, I kept helping my father in his business and attending client meetings with him that broadened my knowledge about working in a Civil Engineering firm and enhanced my understanding of contracts and accounts. Hence when I joined Alliance Enterprises, I performed my level best and impressed the senior management with outstanding results. I worked here until June 2019 before venturing to become a Site Supervisor at De Palette from December 2020 to April 2021. Meanwhile, I kept adding value to my father’s business and learning under his guided mentorship throughout my spare time. After acquiring an advanced diploma in civil engineering, I aim to benefit his company and grow it exponentially to an international market.
Why study Civil Engineering at Fanshawe College?
As I began to research various Civil engineering programs available at different colleges in Canada, I came across a variety of curriculum offerings. However, the one that could perfectly match my study goals was difficult to find. I devoted hours and days to finding one fitting curriculum offering before I finally found the course offering at Fanshawe College to be fulfilling my career dreams. After deeply studying the course’s teachings and benefits, I could sum up it to be the best fit for myself. As a part of my curriculum, I will study subjects including but not limited to Calculus and Vectors, Steel design, Fluid mechanics, and Highway technology. Having already proved my mettle in the industry, I wish to add value to my existing skills and such topics will act as a catalyst to my career progression. On top of this, I will garner exclusive working experience through the Co-op offered inclusively as a part of my course offering. Having been inspired by the course offering, I deeply dived to learn about the college’s study atmosphere. My research about the college’s multicultural student population, well-built infrastructure, faculty support, research-intensive classrooms, international student cells, and student clubs has led me to the conclusion that studying at Fanshawe College will augment my learning experience and enrich my entire educational journey with qualitative learning support. Hence, I have thoughtfully decided to study at Fanshawe College for acquiring higher training in Civil Engineering.
Why Canada?
My entire focus while choosing to study abroad was on finding a comprehensive curriculum in Civil Engineering and acquiring international exposure. I was more focused on English-speaking countries like the USA, UK, Australia, or Canada throughout my research on the most suitable education destination for me. My deep research into culture, atmosphere, openness, freedom, peace, affordability and quality of life convinced me about finalizing Canada. Since Canada checked all boxes for me, I became adamant to pursue further studies from here. Being an Indian national, the affordability of education truly impressed me to invest my time and effort in Canada. Moreover, my research introduced me to the awe-inspiring pragmatic pedagogical approaches in Canada. Its seventh ranking on the global peace index lured me to embrace a qualitative educational journey here.
Why not India: Considering my technically advanced field of studies, I am aiming to gain practical training experience. My country, however, lacks a practical education system and is theoretically inclined. Canada follows a pragmatic teaching approach. Hence, I am more interested in educating myself in Canada over India. Also, studying here will allow me to gain international exposure that is limited to my country. By studying in Canada, I will also secure better career opportunities back home as Indian employers place a high value on internationally qualified individuals for their astounding practical exposure.
Reasons to return to India
Family Ties
I belong to a nuclear family in India that besides me comprises my father, mother, and two sisters. My father is a businessman owning a construction firm and my mother is a proud homemaker. My sisters are <add what they are doing currently>. My family has stood by my decision to support my future endeavors. My parents have openly come forward to sponsor my education in Canada. Hence, I too wish to be their strongest support as they start to get older. Being the only son and heir to my family, I have a huge responsibility to take care of my family assets as well as all of my family members, especially my parents. Since I do not possess any family ties in Canada, it is a wiser decision for me to return home within the stipulated period of my authorized stay in Canada.
Future plans
My future goals are perfectly aligned with my chosen study program. Firstly, being in academia, I intend to complete my course with utmost zest and hardship to grasp in-depth knowledge of civil engineering from a global perspective. It will prepare me to contribute to my chosen field for the betterment of Indian construction projects. After reaching India, I would position myself to become a CAD Technologist, Civil Designer, or Civil Engineer with top-notch Indian construction firms such as L&T, Hindustan Constructions, Gammon India, GMR Group, etc. However, in the long term, I seek to put my practical exposure and international learnings to expand our family business to a global level.
Financial ability to fund education
As I belong to a financially established background, my parents have willingly sponsored my education in Canada. Hence, I have paid a tuition fee of CAD<add figure> and deposited CAD<add figure> into the GIC account. We possess substantial properties including our movables worth CAD<add figure> and immovables worth CAD<add figure> that constitutes our financial worth. Owing to this my family is strong enough to support itself as well as me in case of additional expenses that I might incur during my stay in Canada.
Language proficiency
I have also given the IELTS examination to prove my English language proficiency. I have secured an overall bands score of <add overall score> without having any band less than (Listening: 8.0 Writing: 6.5, Reading: 7.0, Speaking: 7.0). Enclosed please find my IELTS scorecard for your kind consideration.
Conclusion
As I am applying for this grant to gain higher qualifications in Canada, I have also familiarized myself with the Canadian Immigration Rules. Also, I am aware that I am required to behave amicably with my peers and colleagues and keep the country law as my priority. Acting under the law, I will uphold the image of the country as a global education leader. Also, I will strive harder to represent my strong values to ass to Canada’s rich diversity throughout my stay. By no means, I shall extend my stay beyond the authorized period and I will return to my country to benefit from my studies aboard. I, therefore, request you to allow me a student permit to fulfill my study objectives in Canada.
Thanking you in advance.
Yours Sincerely,
Abhinav Iyer
