How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses, capped at $3000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program?

J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program is funded by J. Armand Bombardier Foundation

What are J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program's eligibility criterias?

Bursary applicants must reside in the Val-Saint-François and Acton MRCs, or in the municipalities of Saint-Joachim-de-Shefford, Shefford, Warden and Waterloo. Must be a full-time student at a recognized educational institution. University undergraduate students can be part-time if enrolled in at least 3 courses per session (up to 10% of the total budget).

J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Bursary program supporting various educational levels and fields

J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $3,000
Up to 10% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : June 2, 2024
Closing date : August 3, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Grant Providers

J. Armand Bombardier Foundation

Status

Closed

Overview of the J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program program

The J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program aims to support students in their academic pursuits by providing financial assistance of up to $3,000 for full-time undergraduate university students. The bursary is available to individuals residing in specific regions of Quebec and supports various levels of study, including vocational, college, and bachelor's degree programs.

Financing terms and conditions

The J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program provides financial support aimed at facilitating access to education for students in recognized programs of study. The funding modalities are structured to assist various levels of study through specified bursary amounts annually.

Annual bursary amounts vary depending on the level of study: $1,000 for vocational, $1,500 for college, and $3,000 for full-time university undergraduate programs.
A pilot project introduces a $2,000 bursary for part-time university undergraduate programs.
Bursary payments are made in one installment upon acceptance in the Fall semester.
For students eligible only for a Winter bursary, a half-bursary may be paid out in Winter 2025.

Eligibility criteria of the J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program program

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific residency and enrollment requirements.

The applicant must reside in the Val-Saint-François and Acton MRCs, or in the municipalities of Saint-Joachim-de-Shefford, Shefford, Warden, and Waterloo.
The applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student in a recognized institution, or as an undergraduate university student pursuing part-time studies with at least 3 courses per session in the pilot project.
The applicant must be pursuing a recognized program of study leading to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP), Attestation of Vocational Specialization (ASP), Attestation of College Studies (AEC), Diploma of College Studies (DEC), or a Bachelor's degree.

Who is eligible?

The J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program is open to students residing in the Val-Saint-François and Acton MRCs, or in the municipalities of Saint-Joachim-de-Shefford, Shefford, Warden, and Waterloo. It targets full-time students, or part-time undergraduate university students (as part of a pilot project for 2024-2025), enrolled in programs leading to a Diploma of Vocational Studies, Attestation of Vocational Specialization, Attestation of College Studies, Diploma of College Studies, or a Bachelor’s degree. Master’s and doctoral students are not eligible, except in specific programs like the 1st cycle PhD programs (medicine, dentistry).

How to apply to the J. Armand Bombardier Bursary Program program

User account creation

Visit the digital platform of the J. Armand Bombardier Foundation.
Create an account by filling out the registration form.

Filling out the application form

Access the dedicated section of the platform after creating the account.
Complete the form titled "LOI" available on the platform.

Submission of supporting documents

If the preliminary application is compliant, submit the transcripts for the Winter 2024 session or the most recent study session.
Provide proof of school attendance for the Fall 2024 session or a valid schedule.
Make sure to submit these documents by September 13, 2024, at midnight on the digital platform.

Verification of evidence

Submit a school attendance certificate or a schedule that includes your name and that of the school.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this bursary program:

Part-time undergraduate students can benefit from a specific pilot project, where a portion of the total bursary budget is allocated to them.
Bursaries are disbursed in a single installment upon acceptance in the Fall.
For students eligible only for the Winter session, a reduced bursary may be available.
Students in cooperative education programs are eligible under the same conditions as regular program students.
Students returning to school can apply if they meet the eligibility criteria.
In specific 1st cycle PhD programs like medicine and dentistry, students are eligible to apply for this bursary.
Programs spanning multiple academic levels, such as DEC-BAC or Bac-maîtrise, are eligible with bursary amounts dependent on the current grade level or maintained throughout the program.
The attendance verification process has been updated to omit the requirement for Winter session supporting documents, impacting future bursary amounts.

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