Bursaries for 18 to 30 year-olds

Application period: September 20 to November 20

Objective

This program is for young people ages 18 to 30 who live in Quebec or are members of a Desjardins caisse in Ontario and wish to:

• take technical, professional, art or refresher courses;
• take non-university courses;
• acquire instructional or professional equipment;
• carry out a personal project, particularly with a view to acquiring new skills;
• acquire international experience that provides benefits to Canada¹.

1. Note: Humanitarian projects are accepted only if part of a qualifying training program, such as a nursing or educational technical training program.

Bursaries available

80 bursaries will be awarded, for a total of $50,000. The best 40 applications will receive a $750 bursary and the next 40, a $500 bursary.

How to apply

Only applicants who have filled out the form will be considered. They must:

• fill out the bursary application form legibly, on the computer or in black ink;
• write a one-page letter to convince the jury of the quality of their application. The letter must include a project description, take into account their expectations and determination, and discuss the professional and personal benefits as well as the advantages for the community;
• print an original and make three photocopies (the Fondation suggests that you make double-sided photocopies to save paper);
• include four copies of each required supporting document, if available;
• forward the application package to the Fondation within the appropriate time period.

To collect a bursary, the winner must be a Desjardins caisse member or agree to become one.

Supporting documents

Applicants must enclose a certificate of enrolment in an educational institution or a copy of all receipts for purchased equipment and project-related expenses.

If this requirement is not met at the time the bursary is awarded in March, the applicant will have 6 months (until September 30) to provide receipts of proof of expenses.

Applications must be postmarked on or before November 20.

Send four copies of the form (one original and three photocopies, or four photocopies) to:

Fondation Desjardins
1, complexe Desjardins
C.P.7, succursale Desjardins
Montréal (Québec)
H5B 1B2
Tel.: 514-281-7171 or 1-800-443-8611, ext 2

Applications must be received within the dates listed above in order to be considered.

Applicants will receive no acknowledgement of receipt. Responses will be provided in February and bursaries granted in March.

Applicants should ensure all documents and photocopies are legible to facilitate the processing of their file.

Form (in French only, PDF format, 153 KB)

Thank you and good luck!