French Scholarships in Canada

U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents with at least junior standing in a German Studies track or minor, or graduate students in humanities and social sciences working on German Studies, may be nominated by a department or program chair for DAAD German Studies Research Grants. PhD students preparing dissertation proposals on modern German topics may also be nominated; students whose proposals were formally accepted more than one year before the deadline are not eligible. Grants of up to $3,000 support one to two months of short-term research in Germany. The number of recipients varies. Nomination by a supervising professor or principal advisor is required. Applications are accepted in spring and fall each year through the DAAD application process.

University of Regina students entering directly from a Canadian high school to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in the Faculty of Arts may receive this $3,000 entrance scholarship. Candidates need a minimum 85% early conditional admission average and must remain registered in at least 9 credit hours when the award is presented. A letter of recommendation from your high school principal or guidance counselor must be sent to Student Awards and Financial Aid. Apply by March 15.

Undergraduate students enrolled in the French Studies program at Glendon with a minimum grade point average of 7.5 may apply. Recipients must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons, be residents of Ontario, and demonstrate financial need. One award of $1,250 is granted annually.

Second-, third-, or fourth-year specialization students in the Département de français at the University of Ottawa who intend to continue in the specialization or Master's program the following year, are Ontario residents under OSAP rules, demonstrate financial need, and are involved in student associations or social movements are eligible. The award is at least $1,000. Apply through Online Scholarships and Bursaries in uOZone by November 3 with the Financial Questionnaire, a letter of intent, and a CV. The Bruno-Kaye Scholarship (OSOTF) supports academic excellence in the French specialization.

University of Alberta Faculty of Native Studies students with superior academic achievement in Advanced Cree courses may receive the Adrian Hope Prize in Cree Language. The prize is $875 (one award). The recipient is chosen on academic standing in Advanced Cree. Apply through the University of Alberta Awards Hub.

Full-time University of Ottawa undergraduates who have completed at least two Portuguese courses in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures may apply. The award is valued at $500. Apply via the Online Scholarships and Bursaries portal in uoZone with an unofficial transcript by November 3. The Portugal - Gaspar Côrte Real Scholarship Portuguese Language and Culture Fund recognizes excellence in Portuguese language and culture studies.

Laurentian University students entering any year of a program offered by the Department of French Studies who demonstrate financial need, are in good academic standing, and meet Ontario residency as defined by OSAP may apply. The award is valued at $350. An application is required. Established by the French Department to honour Andre Girouard's pioneering role from the university's founding in 1960 through his retirement in 1986.

For a University of Calgary Faculty of Arts undergraduate majoring in Greek and Roman Studies or Ancient and Medieval History and entering second, third, or fourth year. Students must be registered full-time but need not carry a full course load. Selection considers performance and interest in Greek and Roman classics. Students of any citizenship or residency may be considered. One prize of up to $200 is offered annually. Students are considered through the Undergraduate Nominated awards process for continuing students. Established by friends of A.D. Winspear, a former professor of Classics, in his memory.

Western University students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities who demonstrate financial need may receive this bursary. Preference is given to female students. The bursary value varies. Apply through Western's Financial Assistance Profile in the Student Centre by September 30.