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Pursuing postsecondary studies in French: Pourquoi pas?

Posted: 1:00 AM CDT Friday, May. 14, 2021

Did you know that the Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language (FSL) Program aims to encourage young Canadians whose first official spoken language is English to study in French? Its goal: To help students entering their first year of college or university to perfect their bilingualism while studying in their field of interest. It is not mandatory to study French per se, but to be registered in a program in which at least 50% of courses and related activities are offered in French. These non-renewable bursaries, each worth $3,000, are available in many colleges and universities across Canada. “Thanks to the FSL bursaries, these students will have the opportunity to further develop their linguistic skills in postsecondary institutions that provide French-language programs. They will also benefit from a quality environment that allows them to live in French,” explains Lynn Brouillette, Presidentand CEO of the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC). It’s rewarding to be bilingual!

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“Thanks to the FSL bursaries, these students will have the opportunity to further develop their linguistic skills in postsecondary institutions that provide French-language programs. They will also benefit from a quality environment that allows them to live in French,” explains Lynn Brouillette, Presidentand CEO of the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC).

It’s rewarding to be bilingual!

Being bilingual offers many benefits: better employment opportunities, higher wages, and expanding knowledge about another culture, among others.“I appreciated the openness and support I was given as an Anglophone in a French postsecondary school. The students, the professors, and the faculty are all extremely understanding of the challenge and often offer words of encouragement,” shares Jasmine Ferreira.

As a musician, with instrumental practice there really isn’t much time for a job,” adds Benjamin Morgan. “The bursary helps me enormously.”What would these two bursary recipients say to those who want to pursue their studies in French? According to Jasmine, “the decision to pursue your studies in a second language takes courage and requires adaptability, but sometimes you must step out of your comfort zone to achieve success.” Benjamin adds that “every day, one sees an improvement.”

The Bursaries for Postsecondary Studies in French as a Second Language Program is funded by the Government of Canada and administered by the ACUFC.

In Manitoba, FSL bursaries for 2021-2022 are offered at: Université de Saint-Boniface and University of Manitoba (Faculty of Law). To find out more about eligibility criteria and all the colleges and universities offering the FSL bursary, visit ACUFC.ca/FSLbursaries.