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.