Overview

The FLS 2024-2025 Scholarships, funded by the Government of Canada, support bilingualism through the Action Plan for Official Languages 2018-2023: Investing in Our Future. This program aims to increase the national bilingualism rate to 20% by 2036, with a focus on raising the bilingualism rate among Anglophones outside Quebec.

Launched in 2019, the program offers scholarships to Anglophone students pursuing postsecondary studies in French. Each scholarship, valued at $3,000, provides financial support for students studying in their second official language.

At the University of Regina, La Cité universitaire francophone administers these scholarships in partnership with the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) to help foster a more linguistically diverse Canada.

Scholarship Details

• Award Amount: $3,000
• Number of Scholarships: 40
• Application Deadline: February 3, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
• Have English as their first official language.
• Have completed secondary education at an Anglophone or non-official language institution.
• Be enrolled full-time in a French-language postsecondary program at the University of Regina.
• Take at least 50% of their courses and activities (including internships and community-based projects) in French.

Additional Considerations: Preference is given to students who:

• Face financial challenges that limit access to postsecondary education.
• Are the first in their family to pursue postsecondary education.
• Belong to underrepresented or disadvantaged groups.

Applicants can self-declare eligibility for these additional criteria.

Key Benefits

• Bilingual Advantage: Develop your bilingual skills and enrich your education.
• Financial Support: Receive $3,000 to help fund your studies in French.
• Inclusive Opportunities: Special support for students from underrepresented groups or facing financial barriers.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the Student Award Management System (SAMS) or the Graduate Awards Portal (GAP) at the University of Regina.

Take the first step toward your bilingual future and apply for this exceptional opportunity today!