Quebec Scholarships for International students 2021

Vocational training students

Eligible candidates

To be eligible, students need to pursue full-time studies in a vocational training program leading to one of the following:

• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)
• Attestation of Vocational Specialization (AVS)

Applicants enrolled in a program with good job prospects are given priority.

In addition, priority is given to international students from leading markets in Asia (China, India and Japan) and the Americas (Brazil and Mexico), and from developing countries that are part of the Francophonie.

Please note that students from France are not eligible for this program, since they benefit from distinct regulations through an agreement between Québec and France.

Value of the scholarships

The Merit Scholarship for 900-hour programs is valued at $14 000. An extra amount of $1 400 is added for every additional 100 hours, to a maximum of $26 000 for 1 800-hour programs. Programs of fewer than 100 hours are not eligible.

In addition to the scholarship, all recipients are entitled to an exemption from the differential tuition fees payable by foreign students, and to health insurance protection provided by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)

Technical training students at the college level

Eligible candidates

To be eligible, students need to pursue full-time studies in a technical training program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS). The public or private college where the studies take place must be accredited for the purposes of funding and be located in a Québec region outside the Greater Montréal area.

Students must also be citizens of a member country of the espace francophone  [available in French only].

Value of the scholarships

The Merit Scholarship is valued at $14 000 per year. The scholarship recipient must re-apply for the scholarship on a yearly basis, up to a maximum of three years, which is the normal duration of a technical training program.

In addition to the scholarship, all recipients are entitled to an exemption from the differential tuition fees payable by foreign students, and to health insurance protection provided by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ).

University students

Eligible candidates

To be eligible, students need to pursue studies or research activities at a Québec university. Scholarships are available for:

• doctoral (PhD) programs
• postdoctoral studies
• Short-term research or professional development scholarships