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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Citizen & Resident Status, Italian Origin and Canadian Institution
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Canadian citizen
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Quebec resident (must provide proof)
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Italian origin (must provide proof)
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Students enrolled in a Canadian Institution
University Students
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Full-time student during the academic school year Fall 2026- Winter 2027
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Part-time student during the academic school year Fall 2026- Winter 2027
Vocational Students
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Programs leading to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)
Cegep Students
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Three (3) year career programs leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DEC)
Answer the following questions, either written or by video:
1. Briefly describe yourself. Describe your family situation and living situation?
2. What are your career aspirations, plans, and interests?
3. How has your Italian heritage influenced you?
4. Describe your involvement in the community. If you have volunteered and/or participated in the Italian-Canadian community, please share your experiences. If not, how do you hope to become involved and contribute in the future?
BURSARY AMOUNTS
*Please note that all cheques will be made to the institution, not to the student*
FINANCIAL AID
Categories/Degrees
Amounts
Full-Time
Part-Time
Bachelor
Masters
PhD
$2500
$3500
$4500
$1250
$1750
$2250
MERITORIOUS
Categories/Degrees
Amounts
Full-Time
All degrees
$1000
VOCATIONAL / CEGEP
Categories/Degrees
Amounts
DVS Programs /
3 Year DEC Programs
$500 to $1000
FALL 2026 & WINTER 2027 BURSARY PROGRAM
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
Deadline to apply: September 23, 2026, 11:59pm EST
Deadline to send supporting documents: September 30, 2026, 11:59pm EST
BURSARY CEREMONY NIGHT: NOVEMBER 19TH, 2026
For questions contact info@fondationcibpa.org
The CIBPA Foundation is here to support Canadian-Italian post-secondary students in achieving their professional dreams.
