Job Announcement in Oil & Gas Sector – Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) 2026
Scholarship Program Overview
The Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) is a fully funded initiative by the Government of Canada, designed to strengthen institutional capacity in developing member countries of La Francophonie. Managed by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC), CFSP supports professionals in key institutional roles to enhance their skills through higher education, vocational training, or internships in Canada. This scholarship targets French-speaking professionals from developing countries seeking career advancement while contributing to national development.
↚
Degree Level & Training Programs
-
Master’s Degree Programs
-
Doctoral (PhD) Programs
-
Technical and Vocational Training
-
Short-Term Professional Internships
Note: Clinical training in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy is not eligible.
Eligible Subjects
Subjects vary by country priorities and may include:
-
Education & Training of Trainers
-
Technical & Vocational Education
-
Public Administration & Governance
-
Economics, Finance & Management
-
Information Technology & Digital Innovation
-
Agriculture, Environment & Sustainable Development
-
Engineering & Applied Sciences
-
Research & Higher Education Development
-
Public Health (non-clinical)
Benefits
-
Full tuition coverage
-
Monthly living allowance
-
Round-trip airfare
-
Health insurance
-
Study materials and research support
-
Settlement and relocation allowances
-
Training and professional development support
The scholarship becomes active after admission to a Canadian institution.
Eligible Nationalities
Open to nationals of developing member countries of La Francophonie, including:
-
Africa
-
Asia
-
Caribbean
-
Middle East
Each country has a specific annual quota. Only institutionally nominated candidates are eligible.
Eligibility Criteria
-
Employed nationals of eligible francophone developing countries
-
Hold a key institutional position for capacity-building impact
-
Selected internally by their institution
-
Excellent command of French (spoken and written)
-
Meet academic and admission requirements of the Canadian institution
-
Program choice aligned with national development priorities
-
Part of institutional strengthening plan
Application Procedure
-
Internal Selection by Institutions – Institutions identify qualified candidates.
-
Nomination to Local Advisory Committee – Candidates submit documents to a national advisory panel.
-
National Evaluation – Committee assesses alignment with capacity-building goals, professional role, academic excellence, French proficiency, and diversity criteria.
-
Admission to Canadian Institution – Shortlisted candidates apply to Canadian universities or colleges.
-
Final Award Confirmation – Successful candidates receive scholarship award notification.
Why Apply
The CFSP offers fully funded study opportunities in Canada, professional development, and the chance to contribute to institutional capacity-building in your home country. Candidates gain international experience, access to a network of professionals, and career-enhancing education.