Programs and Scholarships

Our 2025-2026 Priorities

The 2025-2026 priorities, defined by the Cegep in collaboration with the Foundation, address the needs of students. The growing needs regarding food insecurity and emergency funds have increased the donation targets.

A new priority has been defined for psychoeducational assessments.

Donation Targets for 2025-2026

Our Programs and Scholarships

This program enables the purchase of sports equipment to encourage physical activity within the Cegep Physical activity is considered essential for the mental health and motivation of young people.

This program is for students with very low incomes who require a psychoeducational assessment to adapt their schooling to their needs.
Without this psychoeducational assessment, these vulnerable students risk not completing their studies due to a lack of appropriate accommodations.
For example, this program can help detect a severe attention disorder, which then leads the Cegep to adapt examination conditions or offer a specific environment according to Ministry standards. (e.g., extending examination time, placing the student in specific areas…)

The Transportation Support Program is intended for vulnerable students by financing transportation related to their education.
For example:

  • it can finance their subscription to the Société des transports de l’Outaouais,
  • or the parking of nurses on internship at the Gatineau Hospital.

This program provides food insecure students with

  • breakfasts,
  • a community fridge,
  • discount coupons for the cafeteria or grocery store, etc.

Unfortunately, food insecurity has been on the rise since the pandemic.

The Emergency Fund is an immediate support program for students in crisis. It allows the student to meet his or her immediate basic needs and thus prevents school dropout. For example, this fund will

  • help students who leave their homes following situations of violence,
  • or students in rural areas who are unable to get to the Cégep following the loss of their means of transportation.

This aid is one-off and linked to emergency situations, and aims to prevent these crisis situations from causing the student to stop his or her studies.

This scholarship program rewards students who have succeeded in their college career despite the hardships and difficulties they have faced. This recognition encourages them to continue their professional or academic career and is a pillar of recognition and builds their self-esteem.

 

Testimonials

Thank you for believing in and supporting families like mine. Your help through the Grocery Club allows us to focus on what matters most—spending time together, nurturing our children, and building a stable home. Because of your generosity, we can put nutritious meals on the table, relieve daily stress, and feel a sense of hope and security. Your kindness truly makes a difference in our lives, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support.

Anonymous

2026

Testimonials

Thank you for your continued support with the Grocery Club. Your generosity has made a real difference in my life and in my family's well-being. Because of your help, we are better able to meet our basic needs and feel less stress during difficult times. I truly appreciate your kindness and the care you show to families like mine.

Anonymous

2025

Testimonials

With this money I will be able to fix my car and be able to keep coming to school.

Kylissa Cook

2028

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The check is very useful due to me not having a job, living with my jobless grandma and also being a student athlete.

Andrea Joly-Pierre Charmant

2026

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It makes me feel noticed and appreciated after receiving this award. This award shows me that what I’m going through isn’t alone and that I have help and support.

Anonymous

2026

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Through these difficult times, I am grateful for all the recognition that has been given to these students and myself.
While pushing through many challenges, we sometimes forget that those around us can see the work and the effort we put in but also might be going through something as well.
Thank you for this award.

Maya Bilodeau Cloutier

2026

Testimonials

Lors de la cérémonie de remise des bourses, après avoir reçu la mienne, j’ai appelé mon mari pour lui annoncer laquelle j’avais obtenue. Il est resté silencieux au téléphone. Je lui ai demandé si tout allait bien, et il m’a répondu : ‘Oui, tout va bien aller.’ J’ai fondu en larmes. Mon mari s’inquiétait pour la session semestre à venir et se préparait à me dire que je devrais peut-être prendre une pause, car les frais de transport pour me rendre à l’école s’étaient accumulés et nous devions rattraper notre retard sur certaines factures. Grâce à votre fondation, je peux persévérer. Du fond du cœur, je vous remercie. Merci infiniment d’avoir rendu cela possible et de me permettre de poursuivre mes études.»

Mandy Turcotte, Ancienne étudiante