Quebec Merit Scholarship 2026 for Foreign Students in Canada
The Quebec Merit Scholarship Program for Foreign Students (PBEEE) is one of Canada’s top fully funded research scholarship programs for international students planning to study in Quebec universities. The scholarship supports Master’s, PhD, Postdoctoral, and short-term research programs. (Fonds de recherche du Québec)
Scholarship Benefits
The funding varies depending on the study level:
| Program Level | Funding |
|---|---|
| Master’s Research | Up to CAD $20,000 per year |
| PhD / Doctoral Research | Up to CAD $25,000 per year |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship | CAD $35,000 |
| Short-term Research | CAD $3,000 per month |
Additional benefits may include:
Tuition fee exemption for international students
Health insurance coverage through Quebec programs
Research support opportunities
(Fonds de recherche du Québec)
Eligible Study Areas
The scholarship covers almost all academic fields including:
Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Public Health
Law
Business
Social Sciences
Education
Environmental Studies
Aviation
Governance
Medicine
Technology
(Fonds de recherche du Québec)
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
Be international students
Not be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Be admitted or applying to a Quebec university
Have strong academic and research backgrounds
Usually obtain recommendation/support from a professor or supervisor
The scholarship is highly research-focused and competitive. Publications, conference papers, and strong research proposals improve chances significantly. (DAAD Scholarships 2026)
Important Deadlines
Key dates for the 2026–2027 competition include:
Internal university preselection deadlines: usually June–August 2025/2026 depending on institution
Provincial FRQ submission deadline: December 2, 2025
Results announcement: around April 2026
(Fonds de recherche du Québec)
Important Application Process
Unlike many scholarships, students usually cannot apply directly to the Quebec government first.
The process normally works like this:
Apply to a Quebec university
Find a supervisor/professor
Complete internal university nomination
University nominates selected candidates
Submit final FRQ application
This means supervisor support is extremely important for success.
Official Scholarship Website
Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ)
Official PBEEE Scholarship Page
Universities Participating in PBEEE
Examples include:
Concordia University
McGill University
Université de Montréal
HEC Montréal
École de technologie supérieure
Official University Scholarship Pages
Important Advice for Applicants
To increase your chances:
Contact supervisors early
Prepare a strong research proposal
Highlight publications/research work
Apply to thesis-based programs
Submit complete documents before university internal deadlines
Many successful applicants begin contacting professors 6–12 months before deadlines.
Visa Information
International students admitted under this scholarship normally apply for the Canadian Study Permit.
Official visa information:
Canada Study Permit Guide
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