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Scholarships return to the islands » from the living in the islands section
Support for students returning to the islands
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 4,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers scholarships of up to CAD 4,000 to support students returning to the Îles-de-la-Madeleine after their studies. It supports eligible final-year students in priority fields and may also cover selected students studying remotely from the islands.
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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 : 4,000 $
- Minimum amount : 4,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for studies leading to a career in a labour-shortage field
- Support for students completing their final year of professional, college, or university studies
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Latest cumulative transcript
- Motivation letter
- Employer commitment or interest letter from the Îles
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students from the Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Students completing studies remotely from the Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Final-year professional, college, or university students
- Students in fields with labour shortages in the islands
Eligible geographic areas
- Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against school record, study project, commitment, and field relevance
- Selected recipients must commit to settling in the Îles after their training or taking all possible steps to do so
- Recipients must collaborate with the Foundation and the attraction strategy to promote studies and year-round settlement in the islands
Additional information
- Up to 5 scholarships are available, valued at CAD 4,000 each.
- No scholarship will be awarded for the 2026–2027 school year.
- Applicants may be transferred to other Foundation Madeli-Aide scholarship streams if not selected.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Scholarships return to the islands » from the living in the islands section Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Scholarships return to the islands » from the living in the islands section. 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 Scholarships return to the islands » from the living in the islands section?
This program offers scholarships of up to CAD 4,000 to support students returning to the Îles-de-la-Madeleine after their studies. It supports eligible final-year students in priority fields and may also cover selected students studying remotely from the islands.
How much funding can be received?
Scholarships return to the islands » from the living in the islands section Funds up to $4,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Scholarships return to the islands » from the living in the islands section program?
To be eligible for the Scholarships return to the islands » from the living in the islands section program, you must:
Final-year student
Full-time in a labour-shortage field
Linked to the Îles-de-la-Madeleine
What expenses are eligible under Scholarships return to the islands » from the living in the islands section?
Support for studies leading to a career in a labour-shortage field
Support for students completing their final year of professional, college, or university studies
Who can I contact for more information about the Scholarships return to the islands » from the living in the islands section?
You can contact Fondation Madeli-Aide by email at bourses@madeli-aide.org.
Where is the Scholarships return to the islands » from the living in the islands section available?
The Scholarships return to the islands » from the living in the islands section program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the Scholarships return to the islands » from the living in the islands section a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Scholarships return to the islands » from the living in the islands section is a Partnering and Collaboration