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Last Update: June 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : October 16, 2025
- Closing date : December 4, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
Boréal Foundation Scholarships support Collège Boréal students across Ontario through a wide range of awards for postsecondary and apprenticeship studies. Funding can support tuition-related needs, financial hardship, leadership, francophone engagement, Indigenous identity, and program-specific achievement, with scholarship values and quantities varying by award.
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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
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 16, 2025
- Closing date : December 4, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Boréal Scholarships form
- Letter of explanation, for scholarships that require it
- Resume, for the CNFS award
- Cover letter, for the CNFS award
- Online application form, for certain awards
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students enrolled at Collège Boréal who meet the specific criteria of the scholarship.
- Some scholarships are open to all students.
- Some awards are for full-time students, part-time students, or students in apprenticeship programs.
Who is not eligible
- International students are not eligible for the CNFS entrance scholarships.
- Residents of Quebec are not eligible for the CNFS bursaries, except for internship bursaries in a Francophone minority community.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Some scholarships require applicants to reside in Ontario.
- Some scholarships are for students who do not reside in Ontario.
- Some internship bursaries require the internship to take place in a Francophone minority community in Canada, outside Quebec.
Selection criteria
- Scholarships may be awarded based on the quality of the application.
- If more applicants meet the first selection criterion than available scholarships, the student’s cumulative average will be taken into account.
- The CNFS national award applications will be evaluated by a committee of three staff members, excluding program faculty.
How to apply
- Refer to the academic calendar and important dates to check application deadlines.
- Complete the Boréal Scholarships form.
- For certain scholarships, submit the required letter of explanation, resume, or cover letter.
- For scholarships that require it, complete the online application form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a committee for certain awards.
- Some scholarships are awarded directly to deserving students at graduation ceremonies.
- The CNFS award winner will be expected to participate in promotional activities and an event organized by the Secretariat National du CNFS in the spring.
Additional information
- About 2,000 scholarships are offered each year to students at all Collège Boréal campuses and access centres.
- Applicants should refer to the academic calendar and important dates for application deadlines.
- To apply for Boréal scholarships, applicants must complete the Boréal Scholarships form.
- For certain scholarships marked with an asterisk, no application is required and awards are directly given at graduation ceremonies.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Boréal Foundation Scholarships Program
What is the Boréal Foundation Scholarships?
Boréal Foundation Scholarships support Collège Boréal students across Ontario through a wide range of awards for postsecondary and apprenticeship studies. Funding can support tuition-related needs, financial hardship, leadership, francophone engagement, Indigenous identity, and program-specific achievement, with scholarship values and quantities varying by award.
How much funding can be received?
Boréal Foundation Scholarships Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 4, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Boréal Foundation Scholarships program?
To be eligible for the Boréal Foundation Scholarships program, you must:
The applicant must be a Collège Boréal student.
The applicant must meet the specific criteria of the scholarship they are applying for.
Some scholarships require full-time study in a postsecondary program.
Who can I contact for more information about the Boréal Foundation Scholarships?
You can contact Boréal Foundation by email at aidefinanciere@collegeboreal.ca or by phone at 705-560-6673.
Where is the Boréal Foundation Scholarships available?
The Boréal Foundation Scholarships program is available across Canada.
Is the Boréal Foundation Scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Boréal Foundation Scholarships is a Grant and Funding