Pursuing health studies in French in the North often means balancing ambition, mobility, adaptation, and financial planning. For many learners, access to postsecondary education is already an important milestone. For Francophone and Francophile communities across the territories, it is also connected to the future of access to services in French.

With this in mind, the Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS), under the leadership of the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC), is launching the CNFS Admission Scholarship – Supporting French-language Health Studies for the Northern Territories, in collaboration with the Yukon Health Partnership Network, Réseau TNO Santé and the Nunavut French Health Network.

This initiative aims to encourage and support Francophone and Francophile individuals from Canada’s territories who wish to pursue postsecondary studies in French in eligible health and social services programs.

Financial support to help launch a postsecondary journey

Choosing a path in health studies is often a significant commitment, especially in a Northern context where distance and education-related costs can become important considerations.

Through this new scholarship, CNFS and its partners aim to provide support from the admission stage onward and help learners move forward with their educational goals.

Funding is available based on level of study:

• $2,000 for students admitted to an eligible certificate or diploma program.
• $4,000 for students admitted to an eligible bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral program.

Each participating territorial health network may distribute up to $10,000 per year in scholarships to support the next generation of professionals in their territory.

Supporting the future health workforce in the North

Beyond financial assistance, this initiative contributes to a broader effort to improve access to healthcare and health services in French.

Across the territories, supporting educational pathways also helps strengthen the presence of professionals who can deliver services that reflect the linguistic and cultural realities of communities.

According to CNFS and ACUFC, this scholarship directly contributes to improving access to French-language health services and supporting a qualified workforce committed to Francophone and Francophile communities.

Why choose to study health in French?

Choosing a health or social services program in French also means investing in your ability to learn, work and support others in the language of your choice.

Here are a few advantages often associated with pursuing studies in French:

Who can apply?

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Have a primary residential address in one of Canada’s territories.
• Have completed at least one year of schooling in one of Canada’s territories or have lived there continuously for at least four years.
• Be enrolled full-time, in first year, in an eligible health or social services program identified by CNFS.

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the full eligibility criteria and list of eligible programs before submitting their application.

Apply now

Applications must be submitted by September 20, 2026.

In the Northwest Territories, individuals looking for more information or support through the application process may also contact Réseau TNO Santé, the territorial partner supporting this initiative.

To review eligibility requirements, explore eligible programs and apply:

Published May 25th 2026