Bursary Funding

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The Explore Program funding covers most of the costs associated to our University Credit Program:

  • Course tuition
  • Accommodation and meals
  • Workshops and most sociocultural activities 

The application fee ($275), which is only required if you receive and accept the funding, as well as any travel costs and personal spending, are the responsibility of the student.   


Am I Eligible?

In order to qualify for funding, you must meet BOTH of the following criteria:

  • be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (those studying on a student visa are not eligible); and
  • meet the institution’s minimum age requirement by the time Explore begins (18+).

You must also meet ONE of the following criteria:

  • have been a part-time or full-time student for at least one term during the current school year; or
  • have been an Odyssey participant within the last two years.  

 

Application Process

To apply for Explore funding, please follow these three easy steps:  

  1. Apply online at englishfrench.ca. Be sure to list our school as your first or only choice when applying to increase your chance of being awarded a spot in our program.

  2. Follow the application instructions on the Explore website and submit any required documents to the Explore portal, by the application deadline.

  3. Wait for the draw results. If you have been awarded a spot in our program, you will be notified by both your provincial coordinator and by the French Immersion School. You might be put on a waiting list but, don't despair! There are additional draws every week until all spots are awarded.

If you are awarded funding from the Explore Program to attend our spring or summer session in Trois-Pistoles, we will send you a link to our registration page. At that point, you will be asked to provide the following information:

  1. SIN number
  2. Placement test score (%) and previous French studies (if any)
  3. Course code for the course you wish to take
  4. Accommodation requirements, including allergies and dietary restrictions
  5. Travel information, if known
  6. Application fee ($275) non-refundable

Western French Immersion Bursaries

Western University offers bursaries to help cover some of the costs associated to the University Credit Program in Trois-Pistoles.  These bursaries are awarded based on financial need. 

Western University French Immersion Bursary

Awarded annually to students who demonstrate financial need and are registered in a credit course at Western's French Immersion School. Students in receipt of an Explore Bursary are not eligible to apply. 

Value: 1 at $1600 

Western University French Immersion OSOTF Bursary

Awarded annually to students who demonstrate financial need and are registered in a credit course at Western's French Immersion School. Students in receipt of an Explore Bursary are not eligible to apply. Recipients must meet Ontario residency requirements.

Value: 2 at $1200 (each)

Dr. W. Sherwood Fox Award

Awarded annually to a student in any year of any program attending the spring or summer session in Trois-Pistoles based on academic achievement in French courses and demonstrated financial need. 

Value: 1 at $1900

Application forms are available from the French Immersion School Office and must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by May 15 for the spring session and July 15 for the summer session.