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Scholarships return to the islands » from the living in the islands section
Support for students returning to the islands
Offered by
Funding available
$ 4,000
Deadline
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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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Selection criteria
- Academic results
- Coherence and clarity of the study plan
- Motivation, perseverance, and ability to complete studies
- School and community involvement
- Relevance of the field to labour shortages in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the application form.
- Prepare the latest cumulative transcript.
- Write the motivation letter.
- Obtain the required employer letter, if applicable.
- Step 2: Submit the file
- Send the completed documents with the application file.
- Step 3: Notify the organization if needed
- Contact the program team if any required document cannot be sent before the deadline.
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
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