
The 2020 competition is now closed. The information below remains accessible for you to familiarize yourself for the 2021 competition, subject to funding from the Government of Quebec.
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These are two programs being financed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Learning (MEES) and managed by Éducation internationale through its Québec métiers d’avenir service. One single selection process is conducted for the two programs.
For your information, almost 1 100 candidates applied for the 2019-2020 selection process and only about 100 applications were submitted by the School Boards for final selection.
1 selection process, 2 programs
Merit Scholarship |
Tuition Exemption |
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FINANCIAL CAPACITY REQUIRED ($) |
You must proof that you have a minimum of CAD 3 000 |
You must proof that you have a minimum of CAD 15 000 |
Participate in the competition
The 2020 competition is now closed. The information below remains accessible for you to familiarize yourself for the 2021 competition, subject to funding from the Government of Quebec.
To be eligible, you must:Not be a citizen of France or Canada. Priority will be given to applicants from member countries of the Francophonie (excluding France and its overseas departments and territories - DOM-TOM), and countries of the leading markets of Asia (China, India, Japan) and the Americas (Mexico, Brazil).
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 of Canada at the time of submitting your application and up till the announcement of results.
Not be less than 18 years of age. There is no maximum age limit;
Not have been a beneficiary of a scholarship awards for studies of the same level as or higher than the DEP in Quebec. In addition, being awarded various scholarships within the same academic year is not allowed
Have the required financial capacity.
Deadline : The 2020 competition is now over.
Registration fee: Free
Eligibility : Find out if you are eligible to participate in the process.
Choice of training program : Choose your training program and training centre from the proposed list (only ONE choice is possible).
Choice of award program : Choose the award program that you are applying for (Merit Scholarship and Exemption OR Merit Scholarship only).
Registration: Open your online account (this section will only be available after the selection process is officially open).
Package your application by making sure that it is well completed with the following documents enclosed:
Two recommendation forms completed by two different persons (Click here to download the A Annex)
A copy of the bio-data page of your passport.
A copy of your birth certificate.
A copy of all transcripts for each of the programs mentioned in the academic documents section.
A copy of all diplomas that you have obtained.
A copy of all prizes, awards or distinctions received.
A copy of your English language test result (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.
Proof of sufficient financial capacity required for the chosen award program ($3 000 or $15 000)
PLEASE NOTE : Scholarship award programs are different from the Québec métiers d’avenir service. Make sure that you register for the right program or service of your choice.
Multiple applications will be automatically rejected. We shall not attend to any request for information by email or telephone.Calendar
Timeline for the selection process:
Deadline for School Boards’ participation | July 5, 2020 | Deadline for School Boards to indicate their intention to participate and confirm their training programs. |
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Submission of application/Registration period | July 13 to August 9, 2020 | Complete applications must have been submitted online via Québec métiers d'avenir’s dedicated platform for scholarships. |
Shortlisting | From August 10 to October 17, 2020 | Applications are examined and shortlisted by each School Board. |
Evaluation of applications and final selection of awardees | From October 19, 2020 to January 31, 2021. | Received applications are evaluated by the selection committee. |
Official announcement of results | February 2021 | Candidates are informed by the School Board at the end of the selection process. |
Students’ immigration process | Between Febuary and August 2021 | Awardees undertake their immigration process and prepare for their arrival. |
Arrival of students and commencement of classes | Starting from August 2021 | Students arrive in Québec and commence their vocational training programs. |
Éducation internationale encourages students who apply independently. If not, please note that your file may be rejected. Read the instruction guide below carefully. All necessary information is indicated.
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