The Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada and this program is administered by the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC).
Eligibility criteria for the bursaries are established by the Government of Canada and the ACUFC. Université de Saint-Boniface counts among the postsecondary establishments having been selected to deliver a certain number of these national bursaries.
Areas of Study
- University (undergrad program - 2 year minimum)
- College (minimum 1 year duration)
Number of Bursaries
75
Bursary Amount
$3,000
General Eligibility Criteria
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
- Have English as your first official language
- Be enrolled as a full-time student in a Canadian secondary or post-secondary school during the current year (2022-2023)
- Have graduated from an English or French Immersion secondary school
- Be enrolled in a first year and full-time college or undergraduate university program at the USB during the 2023-2024 school year
- Be registered in a minimum of 24 credits taught at USB in an undergrad university program of minimum two years or have an 80% course load in a minimum 1-year college program taught at USB
- Be at least 17 years old on the first day of class
- Demonstrate a sufficient knowledge of French to study in this language
Additional Eligibility Criteria
Special attention will be paid to students who who meet one of the three following criteria :
- Experiencing financial hardship and tuition fees that impede access to post-secondary education.
- Belonging to the first generous of their family to pursue post-secondary studies.
- Belonging to an under-represented group or disadvantaged minority.