The Canadian government provides full funding for the Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP), which aims to improve institutional capacity in La Francophonie’s developing member nations. By providing competent professionals from Francophone developing countries with advanced academic and professional training opportunities in Canada, the initiative aims to develop talented human resources.
The scholarship, which is administered by the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), is intended for mid-career professionals who hold important roles in government agencies, universities, and public institutions. Master’s and doctoral degrees, technical and vocational education and training, short-term specialty courses, and professional internships in Canadian institutions are just a few of the academic and professional programs it provides.
CFSP is a fully financed program that pays for living expenses, travel, tuition, health insurance, and other associated academic costs. Ensuring that awardees return home after completing their studies to put their newly gained knowledge and skills to use is one of the scholarship’s main goals. The initiative contributes significantly to the advancement of sustainable development, better governance, and long-term capacity building throughout Francophone developing nations by funding leadership development and institutional strengthening.
Host Country: Canada
Funded By: The Canadian government’s Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program
University: Canadian Universities
Opportunity Type: Master’s, PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded,
Eligibility Criteria:
- be employed and a citizen of a developing Francophone country that qualifies.
- Hold a key role in an organization where improved abilities will aid in the development of institutional capacity.
- be put forth via their organization in compliance with national hiring and selection guidelines.
- Exhibit a high level of written and spoken French competence.
- Meet the academic and admission requirements established by the Canadian university of your choice.
- Apply to training or academic programs that complement the development priorities of their nation.
- Participate in an institutional strengthening strategy, giving preference to applicants whose return will have a major positive impact on the company.
Benefits:
- Full payment of tuition
- A monthly allowance to pay for living costs
- International round-trip airfare
- All-inclusive health insurance
- Finance for research-related expenses and study materials
- Allowances for relocation and settlement
- Assistance with professional development and training initiatives
Deadline: March 31, 2026
