Scholarship for elementary school

Verified 19 May 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)

Your child is enrolled in elementary school (CP to CM2) and you want to know if you can benefit from financial assistance? There is no national scholarship for a child in elementary school. However, some departments may grant you a school attendance scholarship. Some municipalities may also grant you a scholarship if your child attends one of their schools. Here is the information you need to know.

Departmental scholarship

The school attendance scholarship is not paid in all departments. The conditions of allocation vary from one department to another.

However, in any case, your child must meet the following 3 conditions:

  • Be educated in elementary class (from CP to CM2)
  • Being in a school more than 3 kilometers from the family home
  • Be a half-boarder or boarder.

Your income and expenses are taken into account for the award of the scholarship.

To check if this device exists in your department of residence, you must contact the department's services.

Who shall I contact

If the scholarship exists, you must apply at the beginning of the school year.

The file is given to you by the principal of the school.

You must renew your application every year.

The amount of the scholarship varies according to your department of residence.

Yes, the department and commune scholarships can be cumulated.

Municipal Stock Exchange

Some municipalities may award you a scholarship if your child is enrolled in one of their schools.

This scholarship is usually awarded on a means-tested basis.

Contact your town hall to find out if the help exists.

Who shall I contact

If the scholarship exists, ask your town hall for information on how to apply.

Who shall I contact

The amount of the scholarship varies according to your municipality of residence.

Yes, the scholarships of the commune and the department can be cumulated.

Who can help me?

Find who can answer your questions in your region

  • To find out about the communal scholarships for elementary school

    Town hall

  • To find out about departmental scholarships for elementary school

    Department Services