2025-2026 FSL Bursaries: Call for Proposals

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR POSTSECONDARY ENTITIES  

Under the FSL Bursary Program, postsecondary entities include colleges, universities and university faculties. 

To be eligible for the Program, a postsecondary entity must demonstrate its ability to provide English-speaking students with: 

1. College degree programs in French of a minimum duration of one year, or university study programs in French of a minimum duration of two years*.
2. Related support and an environment that allows students to use and improve their language skills in French. Related support can take the form of:
   • Teaching support in French;
   • Additional language courses, if needed; 
   • Support services for studies that foster academic success in French.
3. Opportunities to enhance their knowledge of Francophone culture and engage in cultural experiences in French. Increased knowledge of Francophone culture can take the following forms:  
   • The active offer of student life experiences in French, such as various clubs and activities where students have the opportunity to communicate in French; 
   • The provision of cultural community activities in French, beyond courses and student life.

*Some one-year initial teacher education programs may be eligible. Please contact ACUFC for more details.

The postsecondary entity must demonstrate that, within the targeted program, at least 50% of courses and program-related activities (placements and training activities in the community) will be offered in French, in addition to cultural activities.

Only postsecondary entities located in Canada are eligible for the FSL Bursary Program.