Overview

The Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program 2025-2026 offers fully funded scholarships for international students, with financial support from the Canadian government, for studies where French is the primary language of instruction. This program supports international students wishing to study at Canadian universities at the bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level. Its goal is to assist talented students and foster the development of French-speaking communities in Canada by attracting skilled individuals globally. Selected students receive an annual $35,000 stipend for their studies. This program, funded entirely by the Canadian government, has been administered by the consortium of the Canadian Bureau for International Education and World University Service of Canada since January 1, 2015.

Who Can Apply?

• Candidates identified and selected may apply for university studies leading to a master’s and doctoral degree, for technical and vocational training, or for short-term internships.
• Institutions targeted by recipient countries conduct internal recruitment campaigns to identify qualified candidates who show the greatest aptitude for helping strengthen their institution’s capacities when they return to their country.
• Candidates are selected by using a quota system for each recipient country. The quota approach allows recipient countries to define their own priorities for training, as well as the level of training required for the development of their institutions.

Application Procedure

To apply for the scholarship, make sure you have the following documents ready:

• Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Institutional/Individual Needs Questionnaires (provided to eligible applicants).
• Cover letter.
• Document outlining your objectives and goals.
• Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts.
• Referral forms.
• Certified copies of your passport and birth certificate.
• Once you have all these documents prepared, you must submit your application for the scholarship to an eligible country.

What Financial Support is Available?

• The average amount of the fund annually: 35000 $

Other Details

Courses Offered

• Fields of Study: The scholarship supports a variety of academic fields, including:
  • Business Administration
  • Engineering
  • Communication
  • Economics and Finance Sciences
  • Electronic Commerce Law
  • Education Science / Education
  • Environmental Studies-Environmental Sciences
  • Health Sciences / Public and Community Health
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Management / Human Resources
  • Project Management, Logistics
  • Transportation, and Marketing
  • Pure and Applied Sciences
  • Agriculture, Water
  • Environment and Engineering Sciences
  • Automotive, Aerospace
  • Aerospace, Civil Engineering
  • Mining Engineering, Biomedical, etc.

Overall, this program offers scholarships to students from eligible African countries to pursue master’s or doctoral studies in various fields at Canadian universities, with a focus on courses taught in French. The scholarship provides financial assistance to cover educational and living expenses during the academic years.