Postsecondary entities wanting to participate in the Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies
in French as a Second Language Program must submit a new proposal every year, for consideration.
Applicants for funding must consult and complete the following documents, as the case may be:
Proposals must be submitted no later than Friday, October 30, 2020, 5 p.m. (EDT).
Please send all requests for information to boursesfls@acufc.ca.
English-speaking Canadians enrolled in the first year of a college or university program have an opportunity to receive a $3,000 bursary to perfect their bilingualism while studying in a field of interest.
This yearly program was established by the Government of Canada. Its aim is to encourage young English-speaking students to pursue their postsecondary studies in French. The objective is simple: Allow a greater number of English-speaking Canadians to become bilingual.
each worth $3,000, will be awarded yearly from 2019 to 2023.
A 2018 study conducted by the Conference Board of Canada on behalf of the ACUFC reveals that bilingualism leads to better employment opportunities and to attractive salaries. In a competitive job market, the economic advantages of mastering English and French are clear, as explained in this video.
Being bilingual presents many advantages, but certainly one of the most rewarding is to expand one’s openness to the Francophonie and understanding of Francophone culture. This video provides a taste of the cultural richness of studying in French.
To receive a bursary for postsecondary studies in French as a second language, one must:
Note: Special consideration will be given to students facing financial challenges and those who come from under-represented groups.
Interested students must submit an application directly to the colleges, universities and university faculties participating in the FSL Bursary Program.
These institutions will be in charge of assessing student applications and awarding bursaries.
The ACUFC will not be accepting submissions directly from students.
CALL FOR VIGILANCE:
The Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) has noticed an increase in fraudulent communications and social media channels. Please note that the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne or postsecondary educational institutions will never ask you for funds to obtain access to the Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language Program. When in doubt, please contact us at boursesfls@acufc.ca.
Ms. Christine ARSENAULT
Admissions and Student Services Coordinator
Ms. Josée GAUVIN
Agente de liaison
Mr. Juan Manuel TORO LARA
Gestionnaire, Services aux étudiants internationaux et recrutement étudiant
Ms. Vanessa ALBERT
Recruteure/Agente d'admission
Ms. Renée SAVOIE-POWER
Responsable, Service des bourses et de l’aide financière
Mr. Stéphane GOULET
Coordonnateur aux affaires étudiantes
Ms. Marie-Claude BRISSON
Conseillère à l’aide financière et à la communauté
Ms. Mélanie ST-CYR
Conseillère en information scolaire et professionnelle
Ms. Julie SHINK
Coordonnatrice d’opérations
Ressources socio-économiques des Services aux étudiants
Ms. Nancy RAYMOND
Director, Office of Advancement
Ms. Caroline VANDERGOTEN
Associate Registrar
Ms. Josée GERVAIS
Manager, Student Awards, Fees and MyLaurentian Hub
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Financial Aid and Awards
Dr. Paul LAVERDURE
Director of Library and Archive Services and Academic Delegate
Ms. Mireille ABOU-HANNA
Director, Student Recruitment & Applicant Relations
Ms. Marie JIVAN
Admissions / Financial Aid Coordinator
Mr. Stéphane GOSSELIN
Assistant Registrar
Mr. André MAGNAN
Associate Director
Ms. Emma YELLOWBIRD
Chef des services étudiants
Ms. Rachelle HIEBERT
French Cohort Program Student Advisor & Administrator
Dr. Anne Salamon
Assistant Professor of French
Professor Caroline Magnan
Director
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The Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language Program exists thanks to the Action Plan for Official Languages 2018-2023 (APOL) – Investing in Our Future. The federal government made a commitment to promoting a bilingual Canada, in particular by supporting English-speaking Canadians in learning French.
The ACUFC was assigned the responsibility for implementing this Program by the Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH).
This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.
