Magdalen Islands, August 20, 2026 — Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine is proud to announce the signing of a five-year partnership agreement with the Fondation Madeli-Aide pour l'éducation. This collaboration aims to encourage students from the Magdalen Islands to pursue tourism-related studies and to help develop a skilled new generation of professionals for the archipelago's tourism industry.
Under this agreement, the Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine Scholarship, valued at $ 1500, was awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year to Joséphine Rodriguez-Lebel, who is studying Hotel Management at Cégep Limoilou.
"Tourism depends first and foremost on the people who bring it to life. By supporting young Islanders who choose to pursue studies in this field, we are investing in a skilled and committed new generation with deep ties to our community. This five-year agreement represents a tangible investment in the future of our industry and our community," said Michel Bonato, General Manager of Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine.
The scholarship was presented as part of the Fondation Madeli-Aide pour l'éducation's annual awards ceremony, held on August 3, 2026. During the event, the Foundation awarded 110 scholarships, representing a total investment of $202,166, to students enrolled in vocational, college and university programs.
Through this agreement, Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine also seeks to raise awareness of the career opportunities available in the tourism sector and to highlight the importance of education and training in maintaining an authentic, high-quality visitor experience.
Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine warmly congratulates Joséphine Rodriguez-Lebel on receiving this scholarship and wishes her every success as she continues her studies.
About Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine
Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine brings together tourism stakeholders and community partners to support visitor services, destination promotion and tourism development in harmony with the local environment and the people who call the Islands home. The organization is committed to providing visitors with an authentic, high-quality experience.
About the Fondation Madeli-Aide pour l'éducation
The mission of the Fondation Madeli-Aide pour l'éducation is to promote education and support academic success and perseverance. It raises funds that are distributed primarily through scholarships to students from the Magdalen Islands, many of whom must leave the Islands to pursue their studies. The Foundation also supports projects that promote educational success in schools throughout the archipelago.
