Am I Eligible?
In order to qualify for funding, you must meet BOTH of the following criteria:
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be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (those studying on a student visa are not eligible); and
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meet the institution’s minimum age requirement by the time Explore begins (18+).
You must also meet ONE of the following criteria:
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have been a part-time or full-time student for at least one term during the current school year; or
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have been an Odyssey participant within the last two years.
Application Process
To apply for Explore funding, please follow these three easy steps:
- 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.
- Follow the application instructions on the Explore website and submit any required documents to the Explore portal, by the application deadline.
- 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:
- SIN number
- Placement test score (%) and previous French studies (if any)
- Course code for the course you wish to take
- Accommodation requirements, including allergies and dietary restrictions
- Travel information, if known
- 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.