Danielle Blondeau Scholarship 2025

The Danielle Blondeau Scholarship 2025-2026 at Laval University, offered by the Faculty of Nursing, supports outstanding graduate students pursuing research in palliative care, ethics, or philosophy, aligning with the research domains of Professor Danielle Blondeau. Funded by the Faculty of Nursing’s donors, this scholarship promotes academic excellence and innovation in nursing. It provides a one-time award of CAD 2,000 to assist with educational expenses. Laval University, a leading French-language public research institution in Quebec City, Canada, ranked 251–300 globally (QS World University Rankings 2025), enrolls over 45,000 students, including 7,700 international students. The Faculty of Nursing is renowned for its contributions to healthcare research, and recipients of this scholarship join a community dedicated to advancing nursing practice and policy, with access to Laval’s extensive alumni network and career services.

To be eligible for the Danielle Blondeau Scholarship 2025-2026, applicants must:

• Be enrolled full-time (12 credits or more per semester, or deemed full-time by the Aide financière aux études) in a master’s (2nd cycle) or doctoral (3rd cycle) program in the Faculty of Nursing at Laval University during the award year (Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 sessions).

• Conduct a research project explicitly focused on palliative care, ethics, or philosophy, as outlined in their research proposal.

• Be in good academic standing, typically with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.33 (based on Laval’s graduate scholarship standards).

• Be open to all nationalities (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students).

• Part-Time Eligibility: Students enrolled part-time (6–11 credits) may be eligible if recognized as a student parent under Laval University’s Policy for Student Parents, provided they meet other criteria.

• Exclusions:

  • Not available for students in undergraduate programs, certificate programs, or non-nursing graduate programs.

  • Not available for students whose research does not focus on palliative care, ethics, or philosophy.

  • Not combinable with other Laval scholarships that fully cover tuition unless specified by the Bureau des bourses et de l’aide financière (BBAF).

• Value: CAD 2,000, awarded as a one-time payment.

• Disbursement: Paid directly to the recipient’s bank account or applied as a tuition fee credit in Winter 2026, following the academic census date (January 2026).

• Duration: Non-renewable, awarded for one academic year (2025-26).

• Additional Benefits:

  • Recognition as a Danielle Blondeau Scholar, enhancing academic and professional credentials.

  • Access to Laval’s career services, with 95% graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2024).

  • Opportunities to present research at Faculty of Nursing events and connect with healthcare professionals through Laval’s partnerships with Quebec hospitals.

• Note: The scholarship does not cover living expenses (CAD 15,000–20,000/year in Quebec City), accommodation (CAD 8,000–12,000/year), or additional fees (e.g., student services, health insurance, ~CAD 1,500/year). Total financial aid cannot exceed tuition costs, and adjustments may be made if combined with other funding. Education loans via WeMakeScholars or banks (e.g., SBI, HDFC Credila) are available for remaining costs. International students must enroll in or waive Laval’s Student Health Insurance Plan by January 15, 2026, for 2025-26 coverage.

Applicants must submit their application through Laval University’s online scholarship portal. Follow these steps:

1. Confirm Enrollment: Be enrolled full-time (or deemed full-time) in a master’s or doctoral program in the Faculty of Nursing for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026.

2. Prepare Application Materials:

   • Complete the Danielle Blondeau Scholarship application form, available on the scholarship portal (repertoire.bbaf.ulaval.ca) from September 1, 2025.

   • Provide:

     • Proof of enrollment in an eligible program (e.g., student ID, admission letter).

     • Research proposal (500–1,000 words) detailing the project’s focus on palliative care, ethics, or philosophy.

     • Academic transcripts from Laval University (accessed via monPortail) or prior institutions (in English or French, with certified translations if needed).

     • Optional: Letter of support from a research supervisor confirming the project’s alignment with the scholarship’s focus.

3. Submit Application: Upload materials to the scholarship portal by November 1, 2025, 11:59 PM (EST).

4. Evaluation: The Faculty of Nursing’s scholarship committee assesses applications based on:

   • Relevance of the research project to palliative care, ethics, or philosophy (primary criterion).

   • Academic merit (GPA, typically 3.0+/4.33).

   • Quality and feasibility of the research proposal.

   • Strength of the optional supervisor’s letter, if provided.

5. Notification: Successful applicants are notified via their ulaval.ca email by December 15, 2025.

6. Accept and Maintain Eligibility: Accept the award through the portal and maintain full-time enrollment and research focus to receive the scholarship in Winter 2026.

Note: International students must hold a valid Canadian study permit and be onshore by September 2025. Apply for a study permit by June 2025 to allow 3–4 months for processing. Contact bourses@bbaf.ulaval.ca for portal access or application support. Late or incomplete applications are not accepted.

• Completed Danielle Blondeau Scholarship application form (via repertoire.bbaf.ulaval.ca).

• Proof of enrollment in a master’s or doctoral nursing program (e.g., student ID, admission letter).

• Research proposal (500–1,000 words) focusing on palliative care, ethics, or philosophy.

• Academic transcripts (Laval or prior institutions, in English or French with certified translations).

• Optional: Letter of support from a research supervisor.

• Note: Documents must be in English or French or accompanied by certified translations. Submit via the scholarship portal. Applications missing required documents by November 1, 2025, are ineligible.

• Application Form Available: September 1, 2025.

• Application Deadline: November 1, 2025, 11:59 PM (EST).

• Notification: By December 15, 2025.

• Acceptance Deadline: Confirm with offer letter, typically January 15, 2026.

• Enrollment Deadline: Register for Winter 2026 by January 2026.

• Health Insurance Deadline: Enroll or waive Laval’s health insurance by January 15, 2026, for 2025-26 coverage.

• Note: The November 1, 2025, deadline is strict; late applications are not considered. Verify deadlines at repertoire.bbaf.ulaval.ca or contact bourses@bbaf.ulaval.ca. Early application by October 2025 is recommended for international students due to visa processing.

• Email: bourses@bbaf.ulaval.ca (Bureau des bourses et de l’aide financière); fsi@ulaval.ca (Faculty of Nursing).

• Phone: +1 418-656-3334 (BBAF).

• Address: Bureau des bourses et de l’aide financière, Université Laval, Pavillon Alphonse-Desjardins, 2325, rue de l’Université, Québec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada.

• Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (EST).

• Website: www.bbaf.ulaval.ca