FSL Bursaries (2024)

Description

You have been invited to apply to one of the Department of French Studies’ “French as a Second Language” bursaries. These scholarships are offered by the Government of Canada through Canadian Heritage and ACUFC [Association des collèges et des universités de la francophonie canadienne]. This program has been implemented under the Action Plan for Official Languages 2018-2024 (APOL) – Investing in Our Future. The federal government made a commitment to promoting a bilingual Canada, in particular, by supporting young English-speaking Canadians in the pursuit of their postsecondary studies in French. You can consult the ACUFC’s website to learn more about the program: https://acufc.ca/fslbursaries/.

Criteria for eligibility

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • Be at least 17 years old by the application deadline
  • Have completed secondary school studies in an English-language institution
  • Have English as the first official language spoken
  • Enrolled in full-time studies at the University of Waterloo
  • Enrolled in either of our intensive specializations:
    • French Teaching Specialization (co-op or regular)
    • French and Francophone Literatures and Cultures Specialization (co-op or regular)

How to apply?

The application form for the FSL Bursaries 2024-2025 will be available between May 1st and September 20th, 2024

Questions?

Contact frenchundergrad@uwaterloo.ca.

What program are you registered in?
Please confirm the program you are currently registered in.
First Official Language Spoken:
The first language learned at home in childhood and still understood.
***Prior to uploading: Please save your letter following this format: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_FSLBURSARYLETTER24***Please attach a letter in .pdf or .docx format. The letter must be written in French, to the best of your ability, without the use of language or translation software. In a minimum of 200 words, please introduce yourself, explain your motivations for studying French, and describe how this bursary would help you achieve your post-secondary education and professional objectives.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.