Forest History Scholarship in Quebec at Laval University 2024

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a student who wants to further their knowledge in the area of Quebec's forestry history or refine a project they are currently working on. Under Professor Maude Flamand-Hubert's guidance, the student will be able to finish an original production (a report, article, chronicle, etc.) on a topic related to the history of forestry.

Eligibility for Forest History Scholarship in Quebec at Laval University:

• For the fall 2022 and winter 2023 semesters, the candidate must work full-time (or be considered full-time by Aide financière aux études) in one of the targeted programs.
• The applicant must be able to dedicate seven weeks (or the equivalent of seven weeks) in the summer of 2023 to a project on the history of forestry in Quebec, under the direction of Ms. Maude Flamand-Hubert. One of the following themes will be explored in the project:
• History of the use of wood material in construction
• History of the use of forest biomass as fuel
• History of forestry operations and roads
• History of private forests
• Industrial and material heritage (sawing, pulp, and paper)
• Forest economy and evolution of timber marketing mechanisms
• History of professional practices
• History of public policies and development (concession, supply contract, protected areas)
• Traditional and artisanal uses of wood

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must complete and submit the online application to be considered for the scholarship.

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates are awarded a sum of CAD 5,000.