Bursaries and awards for studies in french

OFFA offers two awards worth $500 to grade 12 graduates who have been newly admitted to the French Cohort Program in Public and International Affairs.

WHEN TO APPLY?

In grade 12: until May 31

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The Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique (FFCB) and the Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs (OFFA) offer two $1,000 bursaries each year to graduates of the Programme francophone or French immersion in BC. At least one of the two bursaries is awarded to a student who plans to continue his/her studies at SFU and take courses in French. These scholarships are intended to reward involvement in French within the high school and the Francophone community.

WHEN TO APPLY?

In grade 12: until May 10

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OFFA and SFU’s Department of French offer two $2,500 bursaries as part of the National Essay Contest organized by French for the Future.

WHEN TO PARTICIPATE?

Grades 10, 11 and 12: between October and December

Check out the contest site for more details: 

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Bursaries intended for students whose first official language spoken is English and who are studying full-time at SFU in a program taught in French.

WHEN TO APPLY?

Once over the course of the entirety of ones post-secondary studies: between September and October

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*over 8 terms

Bursary offered by the Ministry of Education and Child Care of British Columbia to students studying at SFU full-time in a program offered primarily in French. The amount of the bursary is $625 per term, up to a maximum of $1,250 per year and is capped at a maximum of $5,000 per student.

WHEN TO APPLY?

At the beginning of each term: September and January

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Award offered to students in the French Cohort Program in Public and International Affairs who have a good academic record and who have been accepted into the formal exchange program at a Francophone university.

WHEN TO APPLY?

The FCP Student Advisor will nominate you during your exchange program

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Award offered jointly by the Fondation des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique and OFFA that recognizes and rewards a student's or graduate's commitment to their community through their dedication to the promotion of the French language and francophonie in British Columbia. The annual amount offered is $3,000.

WHEN TO APPLY?

Between December and February

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Bursaries intended for students whose first official language spoken is English and who are studying full-time at SFU in a program taught in French.

WHEN TO APPLY?

Once over the course of the entirety of ones post-secondary studies: between September and October

for more information

Bursary offered by the Ministry of Education and Child Care of British Columbia to students enrolled in a French-language teacher education program (French Module of the Professional Development Program or Professional Linking Program).

WHEN TO APPLY?

For the Fall and Summer terms: Mid September to October and end of March to April

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Up to 2 awards offered annually by Canadian Parents for French – B.C. & Yukon to students completing a teacher education program to teach French (Immersion, Intensive, Core, or Francophone Program) in British Columbia.

WHEN TO APPLY?

Once the PDP French module program is completed: until May 31st

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Award offered jointly by the Fondation des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique and OFFA that recognizes and rewards a student's or graduate's commitment to their community through their dedication to the promotion of the French language and francophonie in British Columbia. The annual amount offered is $3,000.

WHEN TO APPLY?

Between December and February

For more information

Bursaries intended for students whose first official language spoken is English and who are studying full-time at SFU in a program taught in French.

WHEN TO APPLY?

Once over the course of the entirety of ones post-secondary studies: between September and October

for more information

*over 8 terms

Bursary offered by the Ministry of Education and Child Care of British Columbia to students studying at SFU full-time in a program offered primarily in French. The amount of the bursary is $625 per term, up to a maximum of $1,250 per year and is capped at a maximum of $5,000 per student.

Only for those who are not in-service teachers who are enrolled in a Master's or Doctoral program.

WHEN TO APPLY?

At the beginning of each term: September and January

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Bursary offered by the Ministry of Education and Child Care of British Columbia to B.C. certified teachers or teachers practicing with a letter of permission, who are enrolled in a graduate program in education that is taught primarily in French at SFU. Maximum amount per lifetime for each student is $5000, all programs included.

WHEN TO APPLY?

At the beginning of each semester: in September and January

FOR MORE INFORMATION

+ travel expenses up to $500

Bursary offered by the Ministry of Education and Child Care of British Columbia to B.C. teachers of French-language education programs who take courses, attend seminars or enrol in professional development programs to improve their pedagogical and linguistic skills in French. Several non-credit programs in SFU’s Faculty of Education, such as the FrancoFUN Weeks and the annual conference J'enseigne en français, are eligible for this bursary.

WHEN TO APPLY?

After registering for the training, before February 28

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Award offered jointly by the Fondation des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique and OFFA that recognizes and rewards a student's or graduate's commitment to their community through their dedication to the promotion of the French language and francophonie in British Columbia. The annual amount offered is $3,000.

WHEN TO APPLY?

Between December and February

For more information