Frontenac Scholarship Program

Program Overview

This scholarship program aims to facilitate the mobility of Quebec students to France for a minimum duration of three months (one semester) within their Master's degree. It is open to students enrolled in a bidiploma master's program at a Quebec university and a French university, or those applying for full-time, on-site master's programs in France.

Benefits and Funding

The scholarship covers fees and provides financial support of $6,000 for the duration of the study project. This amount is intended to cover living expenses during the period spent in France.

Fields and Study Levels

Eligible fields of study include: Agriculture and food industry, Architecture, urban planning and territorial development, Arts, culture, design and fashion, Biology, Chemistry, Communication and journalism, Law, Environment and earth sciences, Computer science, Languages and literature, Management, finance and commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Health and social professions, Education sciences, Engineering sciences, Economic and political sciences, Humanities and social sciences, Sports, Tourism, hospitality and catering, Transport and logistics.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• They should have been domiciled in Quebec for at least one year.
• Be a Quebec resident as defined by the Health Insurance Act (LRQ, c A-29).
• For those with dual citizenship, they must have completed all secondary and post-secondary education in Quebec.

How to Apply

The application process involves completing electronic forms available on the FRQNT website's secure area. Required documents are listed there, and applications must be submitted electronically.

Selection Process

Evaluation committees review applications based on merit criteria and rank eligible candidates. The final selection is made by the French and Quebec governments.

Key Takeaways

• The Frontenac Scholarship Program offers financial support for Quebec students to study in France during their Master's degree.
• It is open to students in various fields and study levels, with a focus on facilitating mobility between Quebec and French universities.
• The scholarship covers fees and provides $6,000 for living expenses during the study period in France.