Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
The Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation is a scholarship foundation established in 1996 and based in Chicoutimi, Quebec. It provides annual scholarship funding to support students from the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and Côte-Nord regions pursuing higher education at UQAC. The foundation offers multiple scholarship programs totaling $44,000 annually, including general admission scholarships and specialized funding for accounting students. View Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation's website for more information.
Content last updated: March 6, 2026
About Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation
What is the mission of Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation?
To support educational excellence and accessibility for students from the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and Côte-Nord regions by providing financial scholarships for university studies at UQAC.
What type of organization is Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation?
Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation is a Foundation.
When was Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation founded?
Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation was founded in 1996.
What is Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation's official website?
Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation's official website is https://www.uqac.ca/excellence/fondation-gaston-l-tremblay/.
What else should I know about Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation?
Role of the Foundation in the Funding Ecosystem
The Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation plays a vital role in supporting educational access and excellence in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and Côte-Nord regions of Quebec. By providing scholarship funding to students transitioning from college to university at UQAC, the foundation helps reduce financial barriers to higher education and promotes regional talent retention.
Scholarship Programs Offered
The foundation administers two main scholarship programs:
- General Admission Scholarships: Eight scholarships worth $3,000 each, awarded annually to college graduates from regional cégeps pursuing any field of study at UQAC.
- Accounting Scholarships: Two scholarships worth up to $10,000 each, awarded to top-performing students in the accounting program based on admission grade rankings.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Scholarships are specifically targeted at students from cégeps (colleges) in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and Côte-Nord regions. For accounting scholarships, recipients are selected based on their admission grade point average for fall and winter admissions.
Impact and Recipient Testimonials
The foundation has been awarding scholarships since 1996, with documented recipients across multiple academic years (2020, 2021, 2022). Recipients represent diverse programs including electrical engineering, nursing, accounting, rehabilitation sciences, education, and video game development.