Fondation Desjardins scholarships

Application period:

January 27 to March 31 each year

Important follow-up dates:

Scholarship recipients
Successful applicants will receive information about the next step in June or July.

To be eligible for a Fondation Desjardins scholarship, applicants must be Canadian citizens or have permanent resident status and meet the following basic requirements:

• have a primary residence in Quebec
• have a primary residence in Ontario and be a member of a Desjardins caisse

To be eligible, students must also enrolled full-time in a program of study at the time they receive their scholarship, in the fall session (disbursement of first half) and the winter session (disbursement of second half) following the application period.

To receive a scholarship, successful applicants must also be a member of a Desjardins caisse or agree to become one.

Special consideration
If you are a part-time student but are deemed to be pursuing full-time studies by Aide financière aux études, please indicate that you are a full-time student and include the explanation in your scholarship application. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be asked to provide supporting documentation of your special status.

Candidates will be selected according to the following criteria:

Criteria

• Financial need and financial situation
• Academic excellence (grades)
• Community involvement (school, cooperative, sports, community, cultural and business activities, etc.). This criteria aims to assess students' commitment to the community involvement. Unique circumstances will be taken into consideration.

Selection process

An independent jury will impartially evaluate each application using a strict and objective process.

Regional and national scholarship recipients will be invited to take part in events highlighting their talents, commitment, and willingness to contribute to personal and community development "to shape the world of tomorrow".

New in 2012: enhanced scholarship awards

A new scholarship selection process takes into account the merits of scholarship recipients both on the regional and national level.

Applications are evaluated on a regional basis. All regional scholarship recipients will have a chance to see their scholarship amount increased at the national finals.

To apply, fill out the online form. First make sure you have on hand all the information you need to fill out your application.

The Fondation primarily awards scholarships in the fields of finance, cooperation and democratic life, new expertise and knowledge development and fields of study leading to Desjardins careers.

Fondation Desjardins supports students pursuing bachelor's degrees in every discipline. Some scholarships apply in particular to students in the fields of finance, cooperation and democratic life, expertise and knowledge development and fields of study leading to Desjardins careers.

Scholarships available

Finance
22 scholarships, including:

• 17 scholarships of $1,000 each at the regional level
• 5 additional scholarships of $2,000 each to national level recipients selected among all regional recipients

Cooperation and democratic life
2 scholarships of $2,000 each at the national level

Expertise and knowledge development
51 scholarships of $2,000 each at the regional level

Desjardins careers
61 scholarships, including:

• 51 scholarships of $1,000 each at the regional level
• 10 additional scholarships of $2,000 each to national level recipients selected among all regional recipients

How to apply

Fondation Desjardins supports students pursuing master's degrees in every discipline. Some scholarships apply in particular to students in the fields of finance, cooperation and democratic life, expertise and knowledge development as well as fields of study leading to Desjardins careers.

Fondation Desjardins also awards scholarships in partnership with other organizations.
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Scholarships available

Finance
19 scholarships, including:

• 17 scholarships of $2,000 each at the regional level
• 2 additional scholarships of $7,500 each to national level recipients selected among all regional recipients

Cooperation and democratic life
2 scholarships of $7,500 on the national level

Expertise and knowledge development
51 scholarships of $2,000 on the regional level

Desjardins careers
23 scholarships, including:

• 17 scholarships of $2,000 each at the regional level
• 6 additional scholarships of $7,500 each to national level recipients selected among all regional recipients

How to apply

Fondation Desjardins supports students pursuing doctorate degrees in finance, cooperation and democratic life and expertise and knowledge development. These scholarships are awarded on the national level.

Scholarships available

Finance
1 scholarship of $20,000

Cooperation and democratic life
1 scholarship of $20,000

Expertise and knowledge development
2 scholarships of $20,000 (in the following fields: economic development, sustainable development and education)

How to apply

Fondation Desjardins supports students pursuing vocational studies in every discipline. Some scholarships apply in particular to students in the fields of finance, cooperation and democratic life, and expertise and knowledge development.

CEGEP and technical studies include Diplomas of Collegial Studies (DECs) and Attestations of Collegial Studies (AECs).

Vocational studies include Diplomas of Vocational Studies (DEPs) and Attestations of Vocational Specialization (AEPs). Courses leading to these degrees are offered by vocational training centres affiliated with CEGEPs or by recognized schools and institutes.

Scholarships available

Finance
34 scholarships of $1,000 at the regional level

Expertise and knowledge development
51 scholarships of $1,000 at the regional level

How to apply

Fondation Desjardins offers 9 scholarships specifically to permanent residents.

These scholarships are available to students of finance, expertise and knowledge development and fields of study leading to Desjardins careers.

The scholarships are awarded on a national level.

Scholarships available

Finance
2 bachelor's degree scholarships of $2,000 each
1 master's degree scholarship of $7,500 each

Expertise and knowledge development
2 bachelor's degree scholarships of $2,000 each
1 master's degree scholarship of $7,500 each

Desjardins careers
2 bachelor's degree scholarships of $2,000 each
1 master's degree scholarship of $7,500 each

How to apply

Some university scholarships are offered in partnership with other organizations.

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