Bourses France-Acadie for Canadian students of the Atlantic provinces

Program overview

The France-Acadie scholarships are a joint initiative by the French government and the Société Nationale de l'Acadie. They were established following the meeting of the Four Acadians with President de Gaulle in Paris in January 1968, symbolizing the strong cultural ties between France and Acadie.

These scholarships aim to support Canadian students on a mobility program in France as part of a university exchange program (1 or 2 semesters). The application process is annual, and dates may vary each year.

Benefits and funding

A France-Acadie Scholarship can cover various expenses, including:

• International transportation from Atlantic Canada to France and back
• Transportation in Canada from your place of residence to the airport
• Transportation in France from the airport to the study site
• Transportation and accommodation to Montreal for visa purposes

Fields and study levels

These scholarships are available for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in various fields, including:

• 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

To be eligible for the France-Acadie Scholarship:

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• At the time of departure for France, you should have completed a minimum of two years of university-level or college-level studies.
• You need to have an intermediate (Level B2) proficiency in French as proven by TCF, TEFAQ, or DELF certificates.
• You must be a Canadian citizen.
• Be enrolled in one of the universities or colleges in Atlantic Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador)
• Pre-registered in a university in France

How to apply

The application process typically involves the following steps:

1. Follow the opening of the call for applications on the website of the Consulate General of France in the Atlantic Provinces or the Société Nationale de l'Acadie.
2. Download the application form, complete it in French, and return it by email to both organizations along with the required supporting documents.

Mandatory supporting documents include:

• The completed application form in French
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae
• A letter of motivation explaining your training project and professional goals (2 pages maximum)
• Certificate of pre-registration or letter of acceptance from the study institution in France
• Completed certificate of non-holding French nationality

Optional supporting documents may include letters of recommendation and transcripts of grades.

Selection process

The selection committee, consisting of representatives from the Société Nationale de l'Acadie and the Consulates General in the Atlantic Provinces, evaluates applicants based on four key aspects:

• Motivation
• Intention to return and contribute to the development of the francophonie in Canada's Atlantic provinces

Key takeaways

• The France-Acadie scholarships are travel grants for Canadian students from the Atlantic provinces studying in France.
• They cover international transportation, domestic travel to/from the airport, and accommodation to Montreal for visa purposes.
• Eligible fields include a wide range of disciplines at the Bachelor's level.
• Eligibility criteria include age, study completion, language proficiency, Canadian citizenship, enrollment in Atlantic Canadian institutions, and pre-registration in a French university.
• The application process involves downloading and submitting forms along with supporting documents.
• Selection is based on motivation and the potential to contribute to francophonie development.