• To support the internationalisation of vocational training centers.
• To offer exceptionally talented international students the opportunity to come and undergo vocational training in Québec
• To enhance a steady offer and wide coverage of vocational training.

• The annual budget for merit scholarship award is $ 2 200 000 (making about 84 awards annually), subject to the budgetary allocation of the ministère de l'Éducation du Québec (MEQ).
• The value ranges from $14 000 to $ 26 600, depending on the duration of the training program.
• Both the merit scholarship and tuition exception awards are based on excellent performance and results during the study project in Québec.

These are two programs being financed by the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec (MEQ) and managed by Éducation internationale through its Québec métiers d’avenir service. One single selection process is conducted for the two programs.

1 selection process, 2 programs

Below you will find the instructions for registering for the 2024-2025 scholarship competition.

See Section 3 for additional information.

To be eligible, you must:

• • • Be at least 18 years old at the time of submitting your application to the scholarship competition. There is no upper age limit

    • Be of nationality other than French or Canadian. Applications from member countries of the Francophonie (in addition to France, including the French Overseas Territories) and from countries in the growth markets of Asia (China, India, Japan) and the Americas (Mexico, Brazil) will be prioritized;

    • Not have Canadian citizenship or a Canadian permanent resident status or be in the process of obtaining the permanent residence status under the Canadian immigration laws.

    • Be outside Canada at the time of submitting your application and until the announcement of the selected applications;

    • Not have previously received a scholarship to pursue studies of an equal or higher level in Quebec. In addition, the accumulation of scholarships during the same school year is not authorized;

    • Meet the admission requirements of the desired study program;

    • Demonstrate a level of English allowing the successful completion of a professional training program;

    • Not have paid a commission to a third party organization or person in order to be supported within the framework of the excellence scholarship program;

    • Not have been found guilty of submitting an application containing fraudulent documents in the past when applying for participation in this program or any other program of the ministère de l’Éducation;

    • Declare having the required financial capacity.

    The application process is free

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    PROCEDURE : Starting from June 6th, 2023

    1. Eligibility : Find out if you are eligible to participate in the process. (see admissibility above)

    2. Choice of training program : Choose your training program and training centre from the proposed list in the inscription (only ONE choice is possible).

    3. Prequalification form : If you are eligible for the competition, you will be invited to submit your application. If you are not eligible, you will not be able to submit your application.

       AVAILABLE FROM JUNE 19, 2024 - NOON (Quebec time)

    4. Registration: Using the link obtained following the prequalification form, complete your application on the platform dedicated to the scholarship competition.

       

    Prepare your application by ensure that you complete and attach the following documents to your application:

    Application form, which includes :

    1.Personnal informations;

    • Your motivations, interests and futur projects;
    • Detailed professionnal background;
    • Detail of your scholarships or prices received (maximum 2).

    2. A copy of the identification page of your passport;

    3. A copy of your birth certificate;

    4. A copy of all diplomas that you have obtained, along with a copy of all transcripts*;

    5. A copy of awards, honours or distinctions received (maximum 2);

    6. A proof of your academic English proficiency results (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.), or a proof of registration for such EXCEPT you have completed a higher education program of not less than 2-year duration in English language.

    7. Reference forms completed by different people (maximum 2) (appendix 3**);

    8. Details of your professional background, along with your CV.

    Multiple applications will be automatically rejected. We shall not attend to any request for information by email or telephone.

    *Please note that you must merge the documents form each academic program into one SINGLE file before uploading.

    **Family members and friends cannot act as references

     

    WARNING : Any incomplete, illegible or non-compliant application will be rejected. Any application containing false statements or fraudulent documents will be automatically rejected and the candidate will be eliminated from the current and future competitions.

     

• Instruction guide for candidates

• Frequently asked questions - Merit Scholarship Competition

• List of prioritized regions in Quebec

• List of prioritized trainings

• Vocational training centers per Quebec region

Timeline for the selection process:

Éducation internationale encourages students who apply independently. If not, please note that your file may be rejected.