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La bourse Fernand-Séguin
Supports young francophone science journalists
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 13,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 17, 2026
Location
Quebec
Overview
Fernand-Seguin Scholarship supports young francophone science journalism with a cash award of C$13,000. It funds a science journalism project and includes internships with major media partners.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 13,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 17, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
Target groups
- Young adults
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Original journalism piece on a scientific topic
- Written article
- Audio report
- Video report
- Multimedia dossier
Documents Needed
- Cover letter
- Text describing the applicant’s journalistic approach
- Curriculum vitae
- Journalistic work submitted with the application
- Single PDF file for the application dossier
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young adults interested in science and journalism
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- French-language science journalism candidates
Who is not eligible
- People already working professionally in science communication or science journalism
- Candidates who do not meet the age requirement
- Applicants who cannot submit in French
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Previously published journalistic works
- Applications not submitted in French
- Professional science communication or science journalism work exceeding the allowed income threshold
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Francophone candidates
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by a pre-jury for admissibility and initial ranking
- Top files are then reviewed by a jury to determine the laureates
- Applicants receive an acknowledgment of receipt
- Only complete applications are forwarded to the jury
- Decisions of the pre-jury and jury are final
Additional information
- Applicants must submit a single PDF application file containing the required documents.
- The winning candidate must complete internships within 15 months of the award.
- The scholarship is awarded annually to one or two laureates.
- Selected works may be published by ACS on its website.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the La bourse Fernand-Séguin Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the La bourse Fernand-Séguin. 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 La bourse Fernand-Séguin?
Fernand-Seguin Scholarship supports young francophone science journalism with a cash award of C$13,000. It funds a science journalism project and includes internships with major media partners.
How much funding can be received?
La bourse Fernand-Séguin Funds up to $13,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the La bourse Fernand-Séguin program?
To be eligible for the La bourse Fernand-Séguin program, you must:
Applicants must be 18 to 34 years old.
Canadian citizenship or permanent residency required.
French-language science journalism work required.
What expenses are eligible under La bourse Fernand-Séguin?
Original journalism piece on a scientific topic
Written article
Audio report
Video report
Multimedia dossier
Who can I contact for more information about the La bourse Fernand-Séguin?
You can contact Association of Science Communicators of Quebec by email at bfs@acs.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the La bourse Fernand-Séguin available?
The La bourse Fernand-Séguin program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the La bourse Fernand-Séguin a grant, loan, or tax credit?
La bourse Fernand-Séguin is a Grant and Funding