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Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship
Housing support for Canadian graduate students in Paris
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 1, 2025
Location
Quebec
Overview
The Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship provides housing support worth CAD 10,000 for up to 10 months in Paris. It supports Canadian graduate students from francophone minority settings in Canada who plan to pursue part of their studies in Paris.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : August 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Graduate study stay in Paris.
- Research stay in Paris linked to the completion of a graduate degree.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Motivation letter
- Proof of Canadian citizenship
- Proof of enrollment or study plan for 2025-2026
- Letter from the study director, if research stay is needed for the degree
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens.
- Franco-Canadian applicants living outside Quebec.
- Graduate students or research students planning a stay in Paris.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not identify as Franco-Canadian outside Quebec.
- Applicants who are not Canadian citizens.
- Applicants who do not meet the graduate-level study or research requirements.
Eligible expenses
- Housing fees for a large room in Paris.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada, outside Quebec.
- Paris, France.
- Île-de-France.
Additional information
- Applicants must submit their application electronically before August 1, 2025.
- Incomplete applications or late submissions will not be considered.
- Applicants should include their CIUP file number in the motivation letter if applying to the MEC separately.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship?
The Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship provides housing support worth CAD 10,000 for up to 10 months in Paris. It supports Canadian graduate students from francophone minority settings in Canada who plan to pursue part of their studies in Paris.
How much funding can be received?
Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship program, you must:
Canadian citizen.
Franco-Canadian outside Quebec.
Graduate student with strong academic record.
What expenses are eligible under Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship?
Graduate study stay in Paris.
Research stay in Paris linked to the completion of a graduate degree.
Who can I contact for more information about the Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship?
You can contact Maison des étudiants canadiens (MEC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship available?
The Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship is a Grant and Funding