Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) 2026

The Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) is a Government of Canada programme that supports advanced study and professional training in Canada for candidates from eligible developing Francophone countries. It is managed with Canadian partner organizations and is designed to strengthen institutional capacity in participating countries of La Francophonie.

Based on the referenced opportunity, the programme supports Master’s and PhD studies and may also include technical or vocational training and short professional internships. Applicants generally need to secure admission to an eligible Canadian university or college before the scholarship can be activated.

CFSP is typically described as fully funded. Support may include full tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, round-trip airfare, health insurance, study materials, research support, settlement or relocation assistance, and professional development support. The exact package can vary by placement and study plan.

The programme is not usually an open direct-application scholarship for all international students. Instead, candidates are generally expected to be employed nationals of an eligible developing Francophone country, hold a position that is relevant to their institution’s development needs, and be internally nominated under a country quota system. Strong spoken and written French is an important requirement, alongside meeting the academic and admission requirements of the host Canadian institution.

Fields supported can include areas linked to national development priorities, such as public administration, information technology, engineering, environment, agriculture, education, economics, management, and public health. Students should check the current country-specific process and nomination arrangements through the relevant national authorities and official CFSP channels before preparing an application.