French Teacher Summer Bursary

French language teachers interested in applying for a French Teacher Summer Bursary may be awarded a bursary of up to $2, 000.

This bursary gives you the opportunity to:

• Improve your teaching methods;
• Further your knowledge of the French language; and
• Attend a recognized francophone or bilingual post-secondary educational institution during the months of July and August.

Eligible individuals must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
• Be a resident of Saskatchewan;
• Hold a valid teaching certificate;
• Be a coordinator, counsellor, librarian, teacher or staff member responsible for the administration of an Immersion program or Core French or Intensive French course; and
  
• Be enrolled full-time in one approved courses for a minimum of two weeks, between July 1 and August 31, in a francophone or bilingual post-secondary institution.  

Download the French Summer Courses for French Second Language Teachers to see the list of recommended courses.

In order to apply you must:

1. Complete the application form.

2. Your application must be verified and signed by the principal, as well as the Director of Education or her/his representative.

3. Submit copies of the following documents:

• Proof of Canadian citizenship (e.g. birth certificate) or of permanent resident status;
• Social insurance card or other document showing that you have a social insurance number;
• Teaching certificate; and
• Course description (required only for courses not included in the list of recommended courses).

4. Submit your application with the required documents, no later than April 30, 2019 to:

Official Languages Coordinator
Programs Branch
Ministry of Education
409A Park Street
Regina, SK S4N 5B2
Phone: 306-787-6048
Fax: 306-787-2029
Email : prog.fedprov@gov.sk.ca

Apply for Bursary

The Bursary Application (FR) is also available in French.