Prince Edward Island

French-Language Post-Secondary Studies Scholarship

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Tax filing not required

If you are a graduate from Prince Edward Island who wishes to do your post-secondary education through a French-language program that is not offered in the province, you may be able to get a French-language post-secondary studies scholarship.

Scholarship amounts are for:

  • Collegiate studies – An annual bursary of $2000 awarded for two years, for a combined total of at most $4000 over the course of the collegiate studies.
  • University studies – An annual bursary of $3000 awarded for a four-year bachelor’s degree, for a combined total of at most $12000 over the course of the university studies.
  • Program combining collegiate and university studies – A total bursary of at most $12000.

You may be able to get a French-language post-secondary studies scholarship if:

  • You are a graduate from a French-language school or an immersion program in Prince Edward Island.
  • Your French-language post-secondary program is not currently offered in Prince Edward Island.
  • Your Post-secondary program has a minimum of 80% French-language instruction.

Documents listed in this section are examples of what can be included with your application. Please review the application instructions (How to Apply tab) to confirm the supplemental and required documents for this benefit.

Proof of birth

A document with first name, last name, and date of birth. For example:

  • Birth certificate or birth registration
  • Hospital record of birth or record of the physician/nurse/midwife who attended the birth
  • Passport
  • Record of landing or confirmation of permanent residence issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
  • Citizenship certificate
  • Note of decision or temporary resident’s permit issued under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
  • Certificate of Indian status card
  • Provincial identity card

Social Insurance Number

For example:

  • confirmation of SIN letter
  • plastic SIN card (non-expired)

To apply you must submit your application to the Société acadienne et francophone de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard (SAF'Île) with the following documentation:

  • Birth certificate or passport.
  • Social Insurance Number (this is a taxable scholarship).
  • Proof of post-secondary enrollment (letter of acceptance).
  • French-language post-secondary studies scholarship – Application form

Last updated: December 23, 2025