Closed
Source verified July 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
June 26, 2026
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This scholarship offers $5,000 to support graduate research on LGBTQ+ realities and rights in Quebec. It supports inclusive, socially impactful projects and encourages work that helps fight homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
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
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Graduate research projects related to LGBTQ+ rights, inclusion, and social issues.
- Academic projects addressing homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination.
Documents Needed
- Presentation letter
- Motivation statement
- Master’s plan
- Updated CV
- Transcript and proof of enrollment
- Recommendation letter or email
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Master’s students
- Students from any field of study
- Students working on projects with an impact on LGBTQ+ communities
Who is not eligible
- Applicants already involved in an ongoing project with Fondation Émergence.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Alignment of the research topic with Fondation Émergence’s mission.
- Impact of the project on LGBTQ+ communities.
- Contribution to advancing knowledge on LGBTQ+ realities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online form
- Fill in all fields in the application form.
- Step 2: Prepare the application package
- Gather all required documents.
- Step 3: Send the application by email
- Email the complete file to bourse@fondationemergence.org.
- Use WeTransfer if the files are too large for email.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- The selected recipient is announced in fall 2026.
- The scholarship is awarded during Gala Émergence 2026.
Additional information
- The subject of research must align with the mission of Fondation Émergence.
- The scholarship is presented by Banque Nationale.
- The winner will be announced in fall 2026.
- The scholarship will be awarded at Gala Émergence 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the La Bourse Laurent-McCutcheon Program
What is the La Bourse Laurent-McCutcheon?
This scholarship offers $5,000 to support graduate research on LGBTQ+ realities and rights in Quebec. It supports inclusive, socially impactful projects and encourages work that helps fight homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination.
How much funding can be received?
La Bourse Laurent-McCutcheon Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the La Bourse Laurent-McCutcheon program?
To be eligible for the La Bourse Laurent-McCutcheon program, you must:
Master’s student in Quebec
Research on LGBTQ+ issues
Not already involved with Fondation Émergence
What expenses are eligible under La Bourse Laurent-McCutcheon?
Graduate research projects related to LGBTQ+ rights, inclusion, and social issues.
Academic projects addressing homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination.
Who can I contact for more information about the La Bourse Laurent-McCutcheon?
You can contact Fondation Émergence by email at bourse@fondationemergence.org.
Where is the La Bourse Laurent-McCutcheon available?
The La Bourse Laurent-McCutcheon program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the La Bourse Laurent-McCutcheon a grant, loan, or tax credit?
La Bourse Laurent-McCutcheon is a Grant and Funding