Applications are being received for the Desjardins Foundation Scholarships to Study in Canada. The approximate total value of these scholarship will be $2.5M. Scholarships are open to students enrolled in institutions that are on the Government of Canada’s list of designated educational institutions, the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec’s list of institutions (in French only), the list of Ontario colleges or the list of Ontario universities.
This scholarship is open to all individuals studying at Canadian universities at undergraduate, master and PhD degree levels or in College/CEGEP and training programs. Each application will be evaluated by 2 jury members. Each jury member will give the application a score. The sum of those 2 scores will give a final score out of 200.
Each criterion will be weighted according to the scholarship category. The applicants with the highest scores per category in their region will receive a scholarship, and scholarships will be awarded in line with official criteria for supporting diversity (Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and ethnic minorities).
Program Details
- Host Institution: Scholarships are open to any students enrolled in an institution on the Government of Canada’s list of designated educational institutions or the school listing of the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec in Canada.
- Field of Study: Available programs at host institutions.
- Number of awards: Not specified.
- Target group: Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
Desjardins Foundation Scholarships Benefits
The approximate total value to be awarded through these scholarships is $2.5M. This amount may be increased at any time following a decision by the Organizer’s board of directors. Scholarships will be awarded according to geographic distribution. The scholarship amount will be based on the level of education in fall 2024:
- Vocational training: $1,000
- College/CEGEP: $1,500
- University (bachelor’s degree programs): $2,000
- University (master’s degree programs): $3,000
- University (doctoral degree programs): $5,000.
Anything not included in these rules is excluded from the scholarship program.
Desjardins Foundation Scholarships Eligibility
In order to apply for this North America scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria. Applicants must be individuals over or under the age of majority in their province of residence, who:
- Are Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Have primary residence in Canada
- Are members of a Desjardins caisse in Quebec or of Desjardins Ontario Credit Union at the time of their application and at the time they receive the scholarship
- Are enrolled in a post-secondary education program (for example, vocational studies, college/CEGEP or university) at a recognized educational institution for the fall 2024 semester, full-time. Part-time students will only be considered if they:
- Have been diagnosed with a major functional impairment;
- Have been diagnosed with a serious episodic disorder that causes major and permanent physical and mental health problems (medical certificate required);
- are the parent of a child under the age of 6;
- or if they are the parent of a child with a disability or impairment.
- 30 or under as of December 31, 2024
- Have not received a multi-year scholarship from the Desjardins Foundation already covering the fall 2024 semester.
The following individuals are not eligible to enter the Contest:
- Employees, managers, directors and officers of the Desjardins Foundation, members of their immediate families (siblings, children, parents), their legal or common-law spouses or persons with whom they reside.
- Jury members who evaluated applications, members of their immediate families (siblings, children, parents), their legal or common-law spouses or persons with whom they reside.
- Members who have defrauded or attempted to defraud a Desjardins caisse in Quebec, Caisse Desjardins Ontario Credit Union Inc. or any other Desjardins Group entity.
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How to Apply for the Desjardins Foundation Scholarships
Interested applicants who would like to apply for this foundation scholarship program must follow the instructions given below to submit their application.
- click on the Apply button below to create a profile on the online platform. If they already have a profile, log in to the platform.
- Complete the application form, and submit it before the deadline at 11:59 p.m. eastern time.
- Once Applicants have submitted their information, applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:
- Community involvement (cooperative, sports, community, cultural, student and business activities, etc.)
- Academic perseverance (the ability of the student to overcome obstacles in order to pursue their studies)
- Financial need (financial assistance required to continue their studies)
- Personal interests (involvement in music, art, or athletic activities)
- General appreciation of the application (top picks, career goals, and trajectory, clear answers, writing skills, etc.).
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