The Québec Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students (Programme de bourses d’excellence pour étudiants étrangers, PBEEE) helps to support the international mobility of students who have distinguished themselves in their studies.
The scholarship is designed to attract top international students for higher education in Québec, Canada. Below is a brief snapshot of the Scholarship:
Overview of the Scholarship
- Award Name: Québec Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students
- Period Covered: Academic year: 2024 – 2025.
- Purpose: To attract the best talent from all over the world and support the internationalization of education in Québec’s educational institutions.
- Eligibility: The program is open to international students at all levels: undergraduate, Master’s, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral scholars who wish to study or conduct research in Québec.
Québec Merit Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship package offered to qualified students runs as follows:
- Financial Support: The scholarship will enable winners to finance their tuition fees, living, and other related expenses.
- Excellence Recognition: It involves recognizing students who have excelled academically and who demonstrate a contribution potential towards the academic community in Québec.
Application Procedure
In view of the above, interested applicants are expected to carefully follow these steps in order to submit an application.
Application Period: Applications into the PBEEE are usually open several months prior to the beginning of the academic year. Applicants can check the official website for specific dates.
Application Requirements: The eligibility criteria must be met, in addition to the submission of academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and a statement of purpose.
Selection Process: Scholarship winners will be determined based on academic excellence, research potential, and the alignment of Québec’s strategic priorities in education and research.
Notification: An applicant who is successful will be notified by the concerned authority of the scholarship award he or she will get.
Additional Information
Official Website: Applicants can get more information about the PBEEE concerning conditions, eligibility, instructions for applying, and addresses for contacting on the official website of the Québec government or the Québec Ministry of Education.
The Québec Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students is a golden opportunity for all those international students who wish to continue their academic/research work in a more invigorating environment that Quebec has to offer.
