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Community Engagement and Cooperation Bursary
Support for community involvement and cooperation
Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
March 20, 2026
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This $1,000 bursary recognizes a student’s exceptional community involvement and cooperation. It supports full-time DEC students who demonstrate strong engagement through volunteer, philanthropic, humanitarian, or cooperative entrepreneurship activities.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community, philanthropic, or humanitarian involvement
- Volunteer work with a non-profit organization
- Participation in local fundraising activities
- Cooperative entrepreneurship experience in the community
Documents Needed
- Motivation letter
- Support letter from the leader of the organization involved
- Completed application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Full-time DEC students
- Students involved in community, philanthropic, humanitarian, or cooperative activities
Selection criteria
- Exceptional community engagement
- Strong academic standing
- Motivation letter and supporting letter
- Presence at the Student Merit Gala
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Write a motivation letter describing your involvement and how the bursary will help you.
- Obtain a support letter from the leader of the organization where you are involved.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Send the form and required documents by email to Anne-Marie Gauthier.
- Submit before March 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and incomplete files are not considered
- The bursary is presented at the Student Merit Gala
Additional information
- The bursary is awarded for one year and is not renewable.
- Applicants must be present at the Student Merit Gala.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Engagement and Cooperation Bursary Program
What is the Community Engagement and Cooperation Bursary?
This $1,000 bursary recognizes a student’s exceptional community involvement and cooperation. It supports full-time DEC students who demonstrate strong engagement through volunteer, philanthropic, humanitarian, or cooperative entrepreneurship activities.
How much funding can be received?
Community Engagement and Cooperation Bursary Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Community Engagement and Cooperation Bursary program?
To be eligible for the Community Engagement and Cooperation Bursary program, you must:
Full-time DEC student
Average above 80%
Community involvement required
What expenses are eligible under Community Engagement and Cooperation Bursary?
Community, philanthropic, or humanitarian involvement
Volunteer work with a non-profit organization
Participation in local fundraising activities
Cooperative entrepreneurship experience in the community
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Engagement and Cooperation Bursary?
You can contact Foundation of Cégep du Vieux Montréal (FCVM) by email at amgauthier@cvm.qc.ca.
Where is the Community Engagement and Cooperation Bursary available?
The Community Engagement and Cooperation Bursary program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Community Engagement and Cooperation Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Engagement and Cooperation Bursary is a Grant and Funding