Overview
The
Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) is a scholarship program
designed to build institutional cap
Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) is a scholarship program
designed to build institutional cap
acities by training employed nationals from
developing countries of La Francophonie.
The
program is entirely funded by the Government of Canada, which has entrusted the
management of the program to the consortium Canadian Bureau for International
Education / World University Service of Canada since January 1st, 2015.
program is entirely funded by the Government of Canada, which has entrusted the
management of the program to the consortium Canadian Bureau for International
Education / World University Service of Canada since January 1st, 2015.
Objective
The long-term goal
of the program is to promote the development of recipient countries by giving
priority to:
- Training
of trainers, particularly in the field of technical and vocational
education - Improving
the skills of college and university personnel in the field of education
and research - Increasing
and strengthening the skills of specialists and managers in the public and
private sectors
Selection
process
Candidates
are selected by using a quota system for each recipient country. The quota
approach allows recipient countries to define their own priorities for
training, as well as the level of training required for the development of
their institutions.
are selected by using a quota system for each recipient country. The quota
approach allows recipient countries to define their own priorities for
training, as well as the level of training required for the development of
their institutions.
Eligibility
Institutions
targeted by recipient countries conduct internal recruitment campaigns to
identify qualified candidates who show the greatest aptitude for helping
strengthen their institution’s capacities when they return to their country.
targeted by recipient countries conduct internal recruitment campaigns to
identify qualified candidates who show the greatest aptitude for helping
strengthen their institution’s capacities when they return to their country.
Candidates
identified and selected may apply for university studies leading to a master’s
and doctoral degree, for technical and vocational training, or for short-term
internships.
identified and selected may apply for university studies leading to a master’s
and doctoral degree, for technical and vocational training, or for short-term
internships.
Clinical
training in pharmacy, medicine and dentistry is excluded.
training in pharmacy, medicine and dentistry is excluded.
Application
process
Candidates must hold
a key position so that the knowledge they acquire will benefit the capacity
building of their institution.
Evaluation
of applications
A
local advisory committee formed by representatives of various ministries
selects candidates in their country. The accredited Canadian diplomatic mission
acts as observer to ensure transparency of the selection process.
local advisory committee formed by representatives of various ministries
selects candidates in their country. The accredited Canadian diplomatic mission
acts as observer to ensure transparency of the selection process.
The
local advisory committee takes into account the candidates’ jobs in the sector
or institution to be strengthened and the level of academic excellence as
defined by host institutions. An equal number of applications by gender and
country is required, and fluency of candidates in spoken and written French is
also mandatory.
local advisory committee takes into account the candidates’ jobs in the sector
or institution to be strengthened and the level of academic excellence as
defined by host institutions. An equal number of applications by gender and
country is required, and fluency of candidates in spoken and written French is
also mandatory.
Final
admission to college or university is the sole responsibility of the relevant
institution, and the scholarship becomes effective only when the candidate is
admitted to the educational institution.
admission to college or university is the sole responsibility of the relevant
institution, and the scholarship becomes effective only when the candidate is
admitted to the educational institution.
Link
For full information
on CFSP eligibility criteria, evaluation procedures, application requirements,
funding levels, deadlines, and exclusions, visit the CFSP website (in French)