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Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship
Housing support for Canadian students in Paris
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Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship now covers undergraduate or graduate students in a French-speaking minority community in Canada, with a new 2026/2027 application file and updated wording for the award.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship now covers undergraduate or graduate students in a French-speaking minority community in Canada, with a new 2026/2027 application file and updated wording for the award.
Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship updated
The Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship description now says it is a Housing Grant from the Baxter & Alma Ricard Foundation for a Canadian living in a French-speaking minority community in Canada who is enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. The new text also states that the selected candidate receives housing in Paris in 2026/2027 for up to 10 months of rent for a large room, and the application file has been updated to a new 2026/2027 PDF. The application instructions now tell applicants who are also applying for admission to MEC to submit their admission application first and include their CIUP application number in their statement of purpose. The scholarship amount remains listed as $10,000 CAD, applicable on housing.
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
August 1, 2025
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Canadian students living in a French-speaking minority community in Canada.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Baxter & Alma Ricard Foundation’s Housing Grant provides CAD 10,000 for Canadian students living in French-speaking minority communities in Canada who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies. It supports housing in Paris during the academic stay, covering up to 10 months of rent for a large room.
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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pursuing part of higher education in Paris.
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
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian students living in a French-speaking minority community in Canada.
- Students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
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.
Selection criteria
- French language ability and residence outside Quebec.
- Study project.
- Relevance of an academic stay in Paris.
- Interest in MEC life.
- Academic record and financial resources.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Gather the required documents.
- Make sure your file is complete before submission.
- Step 2: Submit electronically
- Send the application online through the provided link.
- Submit before August 1, 2025.
- Step 3: Await review
- Only complete applications submitted on time will be considered.
Additional information
- If applying for admission to the MEC separately from the scholarship application, submit the admission application first and include the CIUP application number in the statement of purpose.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship Program
What is the Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship?
The Baxter & Alma Ricard Foundation’s Housing Grant provides CAD 10,000 for Canadian students living in French-speaking minority communities in Canada who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies. It supports housing in Paris during the academic stay, covering up to 10 months of rent for a large room.
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 student living in a French-speaking minority community in Canada.
Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
What expenses are eligible under Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship?
Pursuing part of higher education in Paris.
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 across Canada.
Is the Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Baxter & Alma Ricard Scholarship is a Grant and Funding