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Bourse d'admission Famille-Deschênes pour étudiants de première génération (4248G)

Université Laval (Faculté des sciences de l'administration, FSA ULaval)

Get $2,550 for being the first in your immediate family to attend university if you are entering a bachelor's program in business administration at FSA ULaval.

Published by · last checked September 26, 2026

Total value
$2,550
Deadline
Nov 6, 2026
Level
CEGEP, Undergraduate

What you will need

  • Completed online application form
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • PDF copy of your college transcripts (or current studies transcripts)
  • A thank-you letter to the donor (required after winning to receive the funds)

About this award

You can receive a one-time grant of $2,550. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are the first person in your immediate family to attend university and you are pursuing a degree in business administration. You must apply by November 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM. When you apply, ask Université Laval (Faculté des sciences de l'administration, FSA ULaval) how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Université Laval (Faculté des sciences de l'administration, FSA ULaval) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Université Laval (Faculté des sciences de l'administration, FSA ULaval) during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Université Laval (Faculté des sciences de l'administration, FSA ULaval) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or an international student. You must be entering a first-cycle (undergraduate) program in business administration at FSA ULaval (the Faculty of Administrative Sciences at Université Laval), and this award is open to all bachelor's degrees in that field. To qualify, you must have a program Cote R (the standardized performance score used in Quebec CEGEPs to evaluate academic success) of 26 or higher. Additionally, you must be the first person in your immediate family to access higher education.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

  • Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student
  • Open to CEGEP or undergraduate students
  • Studying Sciences de l'administration

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

    Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

  2. Order your transcript1–2 weeks

    Your school's registrar can take a week or two.

  3. Ask for reference letters2 weeks

    Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

  4. Submit your application

    Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

  • CVAvoid submitting a generic resume. Instead, highlight any leadership roles or community involvement that show your drive as a first-generation student. Update your CV to reflect your most recent academic achievements.
  • StrategyAvoid using AI to generate your ideas or arguments. Instead, use AI tools only to summarize or correct the grammar of your own original thoughts. Write your personal story in your own voice to remain authentic.
  • RealismAvoid forgetting the final step after winning. Instead, prepare a thoughtful thank-you letter to the donor, Dany Deschênes. Remember that you will not receive the money if you fail to write this letter.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 6, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Yes. It is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

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