Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) 2026
The Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) is a fully funded scholarship aimed at strengthening institutional capacity in developing member countries of La Francophonie. It supports professionals who hold key roles in their institutions and seek to enhance their skills through higher education, vocational training, or internships in Canada. This prestigious opportunity is designed for French-speaking professionals from developing countries to advance their careers while contributing to national development.
The CFSP offers funding for Master's and Doctoral programs, technical and vocational training, and short-term professional internships. The scholarship is fully funded, covering tuition, living expenses, airfare, health insurance, and more, making it an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates.
Eligibility
To qualify for the CFSP, applicants must:
- Be employed nationals of an eligible developing francophone country.
- Hold a key institutional position where newly acquired skills will contribute to capacity building.
- Be selected internally by their institution following national recruitment procedures.
- Demonstrate excellent command of spoken and written French.
- Meet academic and admission requirements of the selected Canadian institution.
- Apply for programs aligned with the development priorities identified by their country.
Deadline: Ongoing
Benefits
The scholarship covers:
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly living allowance
- Airfare (round-trip)
- Health insurance
- Study materials and research support
- Allowances for settlement and relocation
- Training and professional development support
