Church Point (NS), April 29, 2020- The new Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language (FSL) Program aims at encouraging a greater number of young English-speaking Canadians to become bilingual, while studying in their field of interest. Administered by the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC), the program will award 850 non-renewable bursaries, each worth $ 3,000, on a yearly basis from 2020 to 2023. It is funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage.
“This is great news for Université Sainte-Anne as well as our future anglophone students. These $ 3,000 bursaries will allow a greater number of students to benefit from our extensive experience in French as a second language, our quality education, and our personalized approach to improve their French proficiency”
- Allister Surette, President.
Under the slogan “It's rewarding to be bilingual!”, the program highlights the several benefits of pursuing postsecondary studies in French.
“Studying in French beyond high school contributes to strengthening sustained and gainful bilingualism in our country. Often, people who have studied French as a second language at the secondary or postsecondary level improve their knowledge of the French language and Francophone culture. Thanks to the FSL bursaries, they will have the opportunity to further develop their linguistic skills in postsecondary institutions that provide French-language programs, while delving into the diverse and rich culture of the Francophonie.”
- Lynn Brouillette, President and CEO of the ACUFC.
According to a study conducted by the Conference Board of Canada, bilingualism is also rewarding in economic terms, since it leads to better employment opportunities and wages. In fact, that's one of the reasons why we offer a guaranteed job placement in certain programs.
To access postsecondary FSL bursaries, students must meet specific eligibility criteria:
- Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, and at least 17 years old on the first day of class
- Have English as their first official language
- Have graduated from an English secondary school
- Provide a transcript certifying that they have taken French-language courses at high-school, college or university levels in Canada, for a minimum of two years
- Be enrolled in a first year and full-time college or undergraduate university program, and participate in at least 50% of their courses and related activities in French
Special attention will be paid to students who face financial challenges and those who are from under-represented groups.
For additional information or to submit an application, please contact a Université Sainte-Anne recruiter by phone 902-778-1734 or by email
About Université Sainte-Anne
Université Sainte-Anne, the only French language post-secondary institution in Nova Scotia, offers university and college-level courses as well as a French immersion program and customized training in French as a second language. Recognized for its excellent programs as well as its unique and exceptional living environment, Sainte-Anne offers experiential learning opportunities that promote student engagement and success, and an atmosphere which encourages a culture of excellence in research and development. Solidly established in its community, Université Sainte-Anne is a partner of choice for all those who wish to strengthen the vitality of the regions surrounding its 5 campuses as well as all of Acadie throughout Nova Scotia.
For more information
Rachelle LeBlanc, Director of Communications and Marketing
Université Sainte-Anne
Tel.: 902-769-2114 Extension 7222
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