Testimonials

Behind every dollar is a unique story

Behind every dollar donated to the Foundation is a success story, a changed life, a flourishing career. See what our scholarship recipients and donors have to say about your incredible generosity.

A designation that will help me start my own business!

As a student athlete, there are only so many hours I can work if I want to be able to fulfill my other obligations. Without enough income, I could not cover the cost of my future university studies, the move to Sherbrooke, and my living expenses. Your support has made my dream possible! Once I have the CPA designation in my pocket, I would very much like to start my own business.

Yoan Pelletier

Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe
Admission scholarships towards a recognized bachelor’s degree

I am speechless!

Not only did this scholarship, my very first, come at the right time in my career, but it also offered me some respite from the very tough times my family and I have gone through these past few years, which has affected our financial situation. My sincerest thanks for this essential support and the relief it has provided!

Jonathan Villeneuve

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Assistance towards success scholarship

Some sacrifices are worth it

A doctorate is an undertaking that forces you to make difficult decisions and social and financial sacrifices. It takes time, discipline, perseverance, and a dedication to excellence. Receiving this recognition from my peers makes me feel proud and motivated to continue my efforts and increases my desire to conduct research that provides answers to current issues, especially those involved in the digital age. I thank you for this support.

Isabelle Thériault, CPA auditor, CA

School of Management Sciences of the Université du Québec à Montréal
Doctoral scholarship

Succeeding at my studies while supporting my family: a real challenge!

Originally from Senegal, I obtained my permanent residency in March 2018 and decided to go back to school full time, even though I am currently the sole provider for my family's living expenses and the needs of my wife and two young children. This is definitely an ambitious challenge, but your support helps me face it with a greater sense of calm. Thank you for supporting me!

Malick Gueye

HEC Montréal
Assistance towards success scholarship

This is more than just financial support, it is a source of motivation

The support I have received from the Foundation of Quebec CPAs means much more to me than just additional income that helps ease my financial worries: It drives me to work even harder to achieve my goals and join the prestigious CPA family. Thank you so much for your commitment to university students.

François Sylvain Kamgue Ngankam

Université de Sherbrooke
Assistance towards success scholarship

A scholarship that eases the financial and emotional burden

As a university student and mother of two young children suffering from delayed language, I can only thank the Foundation and its donors for announcing this scholarship a few days before Christmas. COVID-19 has caused my financial situation to deteriorate, which is why this scholarship is a true gift! This support eases the financial and emotional burden, and I can now better concentrate on my studies.

Piniwe Looky

HEC Montréal
Assistance towards success scholarship

A seasoned scholarship winner

One of the things that helped me focus more on my studies while participating in a variety of educational student activities was receiving scholarships from the Foundation of Quebec CPAs. These scholarships gave me peace of mind and helped me avoid getting into debt during my studies. I am truly grateful to the Foundation’s donors and partners who made that possible!

Ariane Villemure

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Recipient of several scholarships from the CPA Foundation and the Gold Medal for the highest standing in Quebec in the Common Final examination (CFE) of 2020

Being a CPA has been my goal since I started CEGEP!

I discovered my keen interest in accounting during the accounting and management technology program. Since then, my motivation has been to keep working and succeeding so that I can acquire the CPA designation. Honestly, I was quite worried about making the transition from CEGEP to university, because I knew that the tuition is much higher, but the financial assistance that you gave me really eased my concerns. Thank you for encouraging me to become a proud CPA!

Emilie Robitaille

Cégep de Saint-Jérôme
Admission scholarship towards a recognized bachelor’s degree

The path to the CPA designation: an enriching experience!

I am very grateful for the support I received from the Foundation of Quebec CPAs and its donors, and for the guidance and knowledge that my professors and lecturers have given me. I have met some amazing and inspiring people so far in my studies, and I am really looking forward to taking the next steps toward the CPA designation!

Evan Hirschbach

McGill University
Undergraduate scholarship

It is important to make higher education more accessible

Education and knowledge are two of the most valuable resources that exist and thanks to the generosity of donors like you, these two resources are now within the reach of students from more modest backgrounds. Many thanks for your combined efforts and your collective desire to keep making higher education more accessible to everyone.

Vanessa Larose-Desjardins

National program – HEC Montréal
Assistance towards success scholarship

An incentive to go even further

I would like to sincerely thank all the donors of the Foundation of Quebec CPAs who have supported me in my academic career and community service activities. I am extremely grateful for this valuable support. This scholarship is a very nice way to end my bachelor’s program and gives me an incentive to keep moving forward!

Jean-Philippe Léger

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Undergraduate scholarship

A major boost for my academic career

I would like to sincerely thank the Foundation and its donors for their support. I would never have been able to finish my academic program without their generous assistance, and I will gladly pay it forward in the coming years.

Marie-Josée Simard

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières – Campus de Longueuil
Assistance towards success scholarship

A gesture that has put me on track for success

I believe that this extremely meaningful act of generosity will encourage me to keep excelling at school so that I can reach my goal of becoming a CPA auditor. Later on, I hope to follow in the footsteps of the Foundation's generous donors and give back to the community.

Océanne Guyon

Université Laval
Undergraduate scholarship

Invaluable assistance

My family and I want to sincerely thank you for this scholarship, which will allow me to buy the school supplies I need for my education and help us cover our living expenses during my studies.

Mokrane Ziane

HEC Montréal
Assistance towards success scholarship

Your donations make my dream come true!

I would like to thank the CPA Foundation for their essential financial support. This scholarship is a kind and generous gesture that brings me one step closer to my goal, which seemed unattainable to me at first.

Helda Nana Bandjoue

HEC Montréal
Assistance towards success scholarship

My dream is within reach!

Obtaining the CPA designation is a dream that I care a lot about, and your support will help me achieve it by making it more readily accessible. This scholarship relieves me from a great deal of stress and motivates me to learn. I am extremely grateful to you. Once I have finished my studies, I hope that I too will be able to help future CPAs achieve success. Thank you once again!

Amélie Chandonnet

Université du Québec à Rimouski – Campus de Lévis
Assistance towards success scholarship

Making the profession more visible through social involvement

I work very hard to keep up my excellent academic results and get involved in community and extra-curricular activities. Not only did this scholarship give me a little financial respite, but it also allowed me to become more socially involved and, in doing so, help promote my university and the CPA profession. Dear donors, thank you from the very bottom of my heart!

Chloé Bourgault-Bourassa

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Undergraduate scholarship

Creating a better world is also a part of the CPA profession!

Just knowing that the Foundation recognizes my involvement in less fortunate communities is extremely moving. Receiving this scholarship a few weeks before I begin preparing for the CFE encourages me to keep working toward my designation. Thank you to the donors for encouraging CPAs and future CPAs to give their time to creating a better world.

Laurence Chassé

Candidate for the CPA profession
“Outstanding Commitment” scholarship

Highlight the diversified skills of the CPA designation

As someone who was both a practitioner and was involved in CPA education prior to beginning my Ph.D., the decision to go back to school full-time was not an easy one. However, this scholarship has been a tremendous source of encouragement. Awards like this one recognize the value that CPAs bring to both the classroom and to scholarly research, and will motivate other CPAs to make the leap to academia.

Erica Pimentel, MBA, LL. M., CPA, CA

Concordia University – John Molson School of Business
Ph.D. scholarship

Your donations give us hope!

Thank you to the generous donors who invested in my future and helped lower the permanent stress I felt because of my precarious financial situation. Rest assured that I will do my best to achieve my academic and professional goals. I hope that one day I will be able to follow in your footsteps and become a source of support and guidance for others who have the same hopes that I have.

Yann Willy Tietcheu

École des sciences de la gestion de l'Université du Québec à Montréal
Assistance towards success scholarship

This huge support helps me pursue my career plan

As a student athlete, this scholarship means a lot to me and proves that it is possible to balance sports and studies while pursuing an exciting career plan. Thank you to the Foundation’s donors for helping me to achieve my academic and athletic goals.

Elisabeth Perrault

McGill University
Undergraduate scholarship

Your donations change the future of the next generation!

I notice just how much of a difference the CPA Foundation scholarships make. This crucial financial support changes the lives of our students.

Lyne Rioux, M. Sc., CPA, CA

Associate Professor
UQTR - Longueuil campus

Scholarships that improve students' lives

I am especially honoured to have been chosen to receive this scholarship. I have already learned a great deal through the national program and cannot wait to continue growing my knowledge. Thank you to the CPA Foundation and its partner Deloitte for being important organizations within the community working to make students’ lives better.

Martin Sasseville

National program – ESG UQAM
Assistance towards success scholarship

Make a dream come true!

I am pleased to have been selected to receive a CPA Foundation scholarship. As the fifth child in a family of six and having grown up in a disadvantaged environment, receiving this scholarship will help me tremendously in my studies. Thanks to generous donors who believe in the future and who allow him to go after his dreams.

Sophia Desrochers

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Undergraduate scholarship

A priceless gift that provides relief from a huge financial burden

When I learned that the Foundation was awarding me a scholarship, I was so excited that I couldn’t sleep at night! With just a few weeks left before I take the Common Final Examination, this scholarship has definitely encouraged me to keep going at this crucial stage of my path. I am deeply grateful that you believed in my potential.

Gabriel Lacroix

Université de Sherbrooke
Assistance towards success scholarship

Financial assistance scholarships are helpful and appreciated

Becoming a CPA is a process that requires a lot of time, energy and money. I notice that more and more students have parental responsibilities and must balance work, family and studies to reach their goal. The scholarships awarded by the CPA Foundation are a great way to show them that we encourage them to continue their projects. I am convinced that these future CPAs will make us proud later because we helped them during their academic careers.

Nancy Michaud, MBA, CPA, CA

Professor, Assurance
Université du Québec à Rimouski

Being recognized for my efforts boosts my motivation!

Whether I'm participating in academic competitions or doing my best to ace my courses, the scholarship I received allows me to focus on learning opportunities and take full advantage of my accounting education. My sincere thanks to donors!

François D’Anjou

HEC Montréal
Undergraduate scholarship

The importance of being a positive influence in your community

Your generosity touches me immensely and inspires me to keep working hard in my academic career, my professional life and my community service activities. I believe that all professionals should absolutely strive to be a positive influence in their communities and develop their skills outside of work.

Stéphanie Labrecque

FSA ULaval
PEP scholarship – University graduate program

Social involvement is one of my values

I am sincerely touched that I was chosen to receive a scholarship in recognition of my social involvement and good academic results. Giving back to the community is one of my values and receiving this scholarship made me realize that my involvement is important and recognized. Thank you for supporting my projects and helping me on my way toward the CPA designation.

Lukas Bouthillier

Université de Sherbrooke
Undergraduate scholarship

An even stronger desire to become an accomplished, committed professional

The scholarship I received encourages me to continue my social involvement and pursue my academic path toward the promising CPA designation, which will give me the opportunity to deepen my knowledge of NPO management and keep motivating youth aged 7 to 17 to become responsible citizens.

Sébastien Degagné

Cégep de Maisonneuve
CEGEP scholarship

Positive impacts that go beyond borders!

Thanks to the Foundation’s scholarship, I was able to participate in a university exchange program and help Singaporean children improve their reading ability. Helping youth from underprivileged families learn new skills is, in my opinion, crucial to developing a strong society. Thank you, dear donors, for giving us the means to help others in turn.

Laurence Bourgea

HEC Montréal
Undergraduate scholarship

GOING BACK TO SCHOOL WAS MADE EASIER THANKS TO YOUR DONATIONS

The scholarship I received from the Foundation has eased the financial burden of going back to school. The CPA designation will allow me to find or create a job for myself in line with my goals in our wonderful northern Lanaudière region. Your donations have not only helped a student, but also a small family whose future is wide open.

Pascal Dubuc

National program – ESG UQAM
Assistance towards success scholarship

Priceless financial assistance

The assistance that you, donors, provide to students shows your commitment to the community and really encourages the next generation to work even harder to achieve their dreams. Thanks to your generosity, my student debt will be much less of a burden. I sincerely thank you for that!

Émile Allaire-Côté

HEC Montréal
Undergraduate scholarship

Donations help build successful careers

I was fortunate enough to participate in 5 business competitions and still have excellent academic results during my studies. Thanks to the Foundation’s scholarship, I have been able to take advantage of opportunities that will set me apart in the job market and move me toward my objective: a career in investigative and forensic accounting. In that field, I will be able to help fight against money laundering and other financial crimes.

Charles-Olivier Boucher

Concordia University – John Molson School of Business
Undergraduate scholarship

Donors: inspiring people who care

My parents taught me to give my all in everything I do. A Foundation scholarship is much more than just financial assistance, it is recognition of the efforts I make every day to successfully balance my studies, my community service and my job. Thank you generous donors!

Jérémie Déry-Bergeron

FSA ULaval
Undergraduate scholarship

Meaningful recognition from my peers

Thank you for this important financial support, which confirms that my dissertation is of use and interest to our profession, not to mention innovative. I definitely plan to use my research to help practicing professionals, but also to enhance my teaching and pass on my knowledge to students, who are tomorrow's leaders.

Nancy Michaud, MBA, CPA, CA

Université de Franche-Comté, France
Ph.D. scholarship

Not once, but twice!

I am proud to have received a 2nd scholarship from the CPA Foundation. This mark of recognition confirms my career choice. I used the entire scholarship to pay for my university exchange program in Australia, an extremely enriching experience that was made much easier thanks to the generosity of donors. Thank you!

Benoît Poirier

HEC Montréal
Undergraduate scholarship

Grateful for your generosity… and ready to give back!

The scholarship I received will aid me to meet my tuition obligations. I will continue to strive for excellence in a manner that will honour the recognition and investment of donors in my future as a CPA. I hope that one day I will be able to give back to help other CPA students achieve their goals, as the donors have done for me.

Shannon Levy

McGill University
Undergraduate scholarship

The culmination of 5 years of work

In the last 5 years, this scholarship helped me prepare for a huge challenge: the Common Final Examination. The work that the CPA Foundation does for students like me is extraordinary and inspiring. I hope one day that I will be able to give back to society and help young people achieve their dreams and reach their goals.

Audrey Chiasson

FSA ULaval
PEP scholarship – University graduate program

A breath of fresh air

The scholarship I received was a breath of fresh air in my studies! Thank you very much to the generous donors who make this possible.

Jean-Yves Bebo

HEC Montréal
Assistance towards success scholarship

A symbolic proof of the relevance of my research project

Aside from providing financial support to cover the additional costs of my doctoral program, the scholarship I received offers me symbolic proof of the relevance and importance of my research project in the eyes of my professional order's Foundation.

Pier-Luc Lajoie, MBA, CPA, CA

FSA ULaval
Ph.D. scholarship

Thank you for giving me the means to reach my professional goal: become a CPA!

There is a saying where I come from that goes: “A fish’s strength is water.” Likewise, the Foundation’s strength is all the generous donors who believe in our ability to excel. This $10,000 scholarship not only gives me more motivation, but also the courage to achieve my goal and provide a better life for my family.

Dirissa Diassana

Université de Sherbrooke
Assistance towards success scholarship

My way of helping others achieve their dreams

The CPA designation has opened a lot of doors for me and allowed me to enjoy a really wonderful career. Today, encouraging the pursuit of education and promoting academic excellence is my way of helping others achieve their dreams and ensuring that there is an up-and-coming generation of CPAs.

Roch Leblanc, FCPA, FCA

Donor, Emeritus Philanthropists' Circle
Corporate Director