Stay in school scholarships 

With a value of $250 at the elementary school level, and $500 at high school, the scholarships recognize young people with atypical school experiences facing multiple challenges, who stand out because of their work and school success accomplishments.

Awarded at a prestigious gala, we invite parents and teachers to an evening that is rich in emotions and talents.

You are a teacher or any other person designated in collaboration with the teacher?

Please click here to submit a student candidacy.

Marie-Evelyne Lessard is a Quebec film and television actress. In 2020, she played the lead role in Jusqu’au déclin, Quebec's first film funded, produced and distributed by Netflix. Since 2019, she has been the spokesperson for the Opération Bonne Mine program of the Saint-Vincent Paul Society of Montreal.

«As spokesperson for the Opération bonne mine program, I salute you and congratulate you on your many efforts this year.
I was supposed to host the 16th Gala de la persévérance scolaire in May, where I would have had the pleasure of meeting you and presenting you with one of the much-deserved scholarships for your work and achievements at school.
Although the Gala had to be cancelled, I thought I would send you a simple note, a special thought today, to underline your perseverance this year, and to wish you a lot of courage to continue.
Congratulations!»

Marie-Evelyne Lessard | Actress and spokesperson for the Opération Bonne Mine program