The 2011-2012 National Essay Contest

Open to students in grades 10 to 12 across Canada (Secondary IV and V, and CEGEP I in Quebec), the Contest will award a total of $222,000 in scholarships, giving its winners the chance to pursue their postsecondary studies partially or completely in French.

The scholarships, valuing between $2,000 to $20,000, are offered in partnership with the following 5 postsecondary institutions:

• the University of Ottawa
• the Université Sainte-Anne (NS)
• the University of Alberta's Campus Saint-Jean
• Laurentian University (ON)
• Glendon College of York University (ON)

How to participate?

Write and submit a 1,000 word essay in French on a this year's choosen theme for their chance to win one of a number of scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $20,000!

Who can participate?

Students in grades 10 to 12 from across Canada (secondary IV, V, and 1st year CEGEP in Quebec).

2011-2012 Contest Theme

How do you see the world in 15 years from now?

Essay Contest Language Categories

• French Second Language (FSL)- for those students enrolled in FSL programs (Core, Immersion, Extended)
• French First Language (FFL)- for francophone students or those with francophone equivalency

National Essay Contest Deadline

9 January 2012