March 17, 2021
Ottawa launching bursary fund to help anglophone postsecondary students study in French
Announcement comes amid debate over state of French language and push to update Official Languages Act.
The federal government will spend $12 million over the next four years on bursaries to help English-speaking students pursue post-secondary education in French.
Approximately 3,400 bursaries worth $3,000 each will be available to anglophone secondary school graduates who enrol in French-language programs at select CEGEPs, colleges or universities. The government says the funding will be disbursed through post-secondary institutions and special consideration will be given to students from under-represented groups.