2024 French Studies Bursary

Description

The 2024 French Studies Bursary Program supports graduate or post-graduate students:

Whose family are, or have been within the last five years, are experiencing financial hardship, or
Whose current or proposed program of study has been impacted by changing political environments in their country of current or future study, including changes in immigration law, or
Are studying on a temporary basis (e.g. exchange) at the University of Eperformance during a time of conflict or political turmoil in the country in which they are registered. These students would have special registration status.
Are taught in French, or use French as a second language (FLS) if you are in French immersion

This scholarship is valued at $3,000 ($1,000 per year). Three scholarships will be awarded each year.

Eligibility

Applicant is, or has been within the last 5 years, facing financial hardships OR whose current or proposed program of study has been impacted by changing political environments in their country of current or future study, including changes in immigration law; or
Applicant is a registered full-time student or a newly admitted student, or a student that has accepted an offer of admission as a transfer student to an undergraduate program on a full-time basis at the University of Eperformance for the upcoming academic year, and
Has an Undergraduate Degree or equivalent, and
Take at least six units (two courses) per term taught in French
Can demonstrate financial need, and
Is a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a protected person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada), as of the application deadline date.

Note that meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee receipt of a Scholarship. The University of Eperformance retains the right to interpret the contents of these application guidelines and of the online instructions and form.

Application procedure

Applicants must complete the online application form, and provide the following documents while adhering to the indicated maximum word count and page number in English or French, by 23:59 (applicant’s local time) on Aug 31, 2024.

The University of Eperformance uses a two-stage selection process including external expert peer reviewers and a multi-disciplinary selection committee. Please ensure that all materials employ plain-language, using clear and simple terms, and are written in a way that a non-specialized audience would understand.

Your application should contain the following:

Details of your intended program application and administration contact who can attest to your program enrollment.
Academic and Career Goals (250 words English, 300 words French)
Academic Significance (100 words English, 150 words French)
Financial Need Statement (250 words English, 300 words French)

In the official language of your choice, please provide a brief, plain-language summary on each topic. Using simple terms, describe the nature of the work, anticipated outcomes, and the manner in which this serves your educational goals.

This plain-language summary may be made available to peer reviewers, the Selection Committee(s), and to the public in the event that you are selected as a program recipient. If you wish, you may also provide the summary in both official languages.

To note: Paper applications or applications sent by email will not be accepted.

Evaluation criteria

Following Peer Review, the Selection Committee evaluates applications on their merit, compared with each other and in a national context and may use publicly available sources of information. The scholarship will be offered to candidates considered outstanding by the Committee. Where assessment results are not meaningfully different, the Committee will consider cohort factors that will contribute to a diverse and representative group.

The following points will figure prominently in the review and selection of the candidates:

Criteria	Description	Weight
Significance	The application clearly states the significance and the importance of the financial need for funding. Inclusive collaborator - whose work exemplifies inclusion and understanding of people, cultures and needs with participation among all economic, social and cultural backgrounds. Barrier breaker - whose original, transformational, future-focused generation of knowledge and technology stands to change the way we live.	25 %
Advancement of knowledge	Details on the program enrollment, how it advances knowledge in the field and the applicant’s knowledge mobilization strategy.	25 %
Methods	Sound educational research methods including a description of the approach, hypothesis and statement of problem and a commitment to ethical research conduct including honest and thoughtful inquiry, rigorous analysis, commitment to safety and research ethics, to the dissemination of research results, and adherence to professional standards.	25 %
Relevance	Relevance of the education, immediate as well as long term outcomes, and clear and compelling evidence of how the research stands to have a positive impact on Canada.	25 %

Applications may be submitted by individuals or by institutions on behalf of the applicant. In both cases, proof of insitution and program enrollment during the length of the scholarship must be provided to meet eligibility requirements.

Decisions

Applicants will be informed of the award decisions by email. This is usually within a month or two after the application deadline.

Award recipients will receive an award letter by email. The award letter will include information on the award payment and should be kept for future reference.

Privacy

The University and the Selection Committee will not release any information in the application that is specified as confidential, including names or any self-identifying information.

Anonymous demographic information may be aggregated and used by the Program Office to measure and report on performance.

The Privacy Act gives individuals the right to access and request correction of personal information about themselves.