Bursaries for B.C. Educators – University Courses in French
Publication date: December 18, 2023French teachers and educators who take courses in French at accredited post-secondary institutions in Canada can apply for this bursary, which will help to defray the cost of tuition.
Bursary criteria and eligibility
You are a French teacher or educator:
- Currently employed by a B.C. school district or independent school,
- Taking for credit course(s) taught predominantly in French at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution.
Prior to submitting your bursary application, please review the Bursary for Educators - University courses in French criteria.
Application Deadline
Application Deadline: February 28
- For courses or conferences taking place between September and June, apply by February 28 of the same academic year.
- For summer courses and conferences, apply by February 28 of the following year.
E.g. For courses ending between June 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026, you can apply from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
Please apply on the French Education Extranet. Please have your Social Insurance Number ready.
Additional information
- Bursary amount: 50% of tuition costs, up to $5000 total per student (lifetime).
- Bursaries are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Bursaries are open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in B.C.
- All bursaries are taxable income. Recipients will be issued a T4A slip.
- The value of the bursary must not exceed the costs paid by the recipient to undertake the course.
Financial support through school districts
As a result of Official Languages in Education Programs (OLEP) funding, each school district has additional funds earmarked for professional development for educators in French programs.
Educators can contact the secretary-treasurer of their school districts to find out whether there are any funds remaining that are available to support professional development opportunities for educators in French programs.