High school students on the North Shore who speak French could win up to $12,000 in scholarship money.
French for the Future’s ninth annual National Essay Contest is open to Canadian students in grades 10 to 12.
The contest awards a grand total of $215,000 in scholarships, giving winners the chance to pursue a post-secondary education partially or completely in French.
To enter, students must submit a 750-word essay in French on the following theme: “What defines passion, and how can it have an impact on your life?”
The scholarships, valued between $1,000 to $12,000 each, are offered in partnership with eight post-secondary institutions: Campus Saint-Jean, University of Alberta; DELF-DALF Centre, University of Lethbridge (Alberta); Glendon College of York University (Ontario); Laurentian University (Ontario); Université de Moncton (New Brunswick); University of Ottawa; Université de Saint-Boniface (Manitoba); and Université Sainte-Anne (Nova Scotia).
Participating students will also be entered into a draw to win a 32 GB iPad Mini.
Essays must be submitted through French for the Future’s website by midnight on Friday, Dec. 20. For more information or to read the contest rules, visit french-future.org.
