Windmill Microlending is Canada’s largest and most successful microlending charity for skilled immigrants and refugees. Windmill addresses underemployment of skilled newcomers by offering affordable loans of up to $15,000 to pay for the credentials, licensing, retraining or professional development needed to achieve career success in Canada. By supporting newcomers across the country, Windmill is helping convert potential into prosperity, for our clients and for Canada. Windmill Microlending is a registered charity supported by donors, government, sponsors and granting agencies.
What can a loan be used for?
- Education and training programs (two years or less), including courses
- Licensing and qualifying exams fees
- Living allowance during study time
- Travel expenses to take courses or exams not available in your area
- Professional association fees
- Books, course materials and work equipment
- English or French language training
- Relocation costs for employment
- Other costs related to your career may be considered
Who is eligible?
- Immigrants and internationally-educated individuals living in Canada
- Permanent residents, Canadian citizens, protected persons, convention refugees and provincial nominees
- Newcomers who intend to work in the same field they trained in outside of Canada or to apply their transferable skills to a new career
- Immigrants who don't have an undischarged bankruptcy or a consumer proposal
For more information, visit Windmill Microlending.
