Bursaries for Ontario members only

Members of a caisse populaire in Ontario1 may apply for the following bursaries if they meet all eligibility criteria, including the following basic requirements:

  • have a primary residence in Quebec or Ontario
  • be a member of a Desjardins caisse in Quebec or caisse populaire in Ontario
Research grants
Financial aid of $25,000 or $15,000 (depending on the case) spread over 2 years or $10,000 for 1 year to students already enrolled at the postgraduate level and whose research projects deal with the environment and society or cooperation.
Dorimène Bursaries
Exclusively for women:
  • 3 Back to School baccalaureate bursaries of $2,500
  • 2 Executive Women master's bursaries of $3,500 (offered exclusively to Desjardins Group's female employees and managers).
Bursaries for staff at Desjardins Group
Fondation Desjardins awards training bursaries to employees of Desjardins Group:
  • 3 $2,500 bursaries for students at the bachelor's level
  • 2 $3,500 bursaries for students at the master's or doctoral level in a recognized university.
Prix Reconnaissance Jeunes dirigeants Desjardins
This prize is exclusively for Desjardins caisse elected officers under age 35 and:
  • young intern officers
  • elected officers
Bursaries for 18-30 year-olds
This program is for young people ages 18 to 30 who wish to:
  • take technical, professional, art or refresher courses
  • take non-university courses
  • acquire equipment
  • carry out a personal project, particularly with a view to acquiring new skills; acquire international experience that provides benefits to Canada.

Desjardins Annual Prizes

Community organizations active on the territory of participating Ontario caisses populaires who meet the requirements are eligible for the Desjardins Annual Prizes.

Find out more about Desjardins Annual Prizes

Desjardins Entrepreneur Prizes

Companies with a head office in Ontario are eligible for the Desjardins Entrepreneur Prizes if they meet the requirements.

Find out more about Desjardins Entrepreneur Prizes

Ontario college and university bursary funds

The following colleges and universities have a bursary fund for student members of Ontario caisses populaire:

  • University of Ottawa
  • Laurentienne University
  • Cité collégiale
  • University of Guelph, Campus d'Alfred
  • Collège Boréal

For information, contact the financial aid office of these schools, or call the Fondation Desjardins at 1-800-443-8611.

1. Members of the Fédération des caisses Desjardins.