Financial Aid Program for Studies

This program aims to financially support women who wish to pursue full-time post-secondary studies, enabling them to ultimately secure a fulfilling job that meets their financial expectations.

Financial Aid Program for Studies 

Our Financial Aid Program for post-secondary studies offers substantial financial assistance to students. This financial support, ranging from $4,000 to $13,000 per year, helps them adequately meet their own needs and those of their children during their studies. 

By reducing the financial burden, the Lise Watier Foundation increases your chances of academic success and helps you enter the job market within a reasonable timeframe. 

Program Objectives

  • Empower women to pursue their educational goals despite financial obstacles, enhancing their determination and confidence.
  • Equip women with the skills and knowledge needed to expand their professional and economic opportunities after graduation.
  • Reduce financial barriers that may deter women from continuing their education, fostering an environment conducive to success.
  • Promote women’s financial independence, gender equality, and economic growth by facilitating the acquisition of advanced skills.

Duration and Commitment 

  • Duration: Based on the length of the chosen study program   
  • Support Format: Individual support   
  • Commitment: Monthly follow-up with a counselor

Admission Criteria 

Prerequisite: Skills Development Program

To benefit from financial aid for studies, it is essential to first complete the Skills Development Program from the Lise Watier Foundation. This program is designed to equip you with the necessary tools to maximize your professional potential and ensure solid preparation for the next steps in your journey.

LEARN ABOUT THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

“As a contemporary dancer and mother of two children, the precariousness and lack of financial independence that I endured for over ten years became unbearable. Thanks to the Let’s Start Up Pathway, I received invaluable support to redefine my ambitions, and with their financial help, I resumed my studies in social work. This support brought stability to my children while showing them that a career change is a valid choice. I was able to overcome the burnout that had weighed me down, and today, I no longer suffer from it. I think this demonstrates the potential and importance of the work done by the Foundation.”

Rosie
Financial Aid Program for Studies

Program Partners

MARIE-ÈVE

Graduate of the Entrepreneurship Program

The Lise Watier Foundation offers the Let’s Start Up Pathway in Montreal, Quebec City, the Laurentians, Montérégie, Sherbrooke and Toronto. More than 300 women a year are committed to taking action through the Let’s Start Up Pathway. They graduate with a better understanding of their strengths and skills, as well as the knowledge and tools to implement their professional project. Women thus begin a new journey towards financial independence through entrepreneurship, a return to school or a more fulfilling job.

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