Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of the PBEEE Canada Merit Scholarship, a prestigious scholarship program designed to attract exceptional international students and researchers to Québec’s leading universities and research institutions.
The scholarship offers generous annual grants of up to $35,000 to support graduate studies or research activities in various disciplines at Québec-based institutions in Canada.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $35,000 Grant per Year
- Deadline: December 2, 2025
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship Details
The PBEEE (Programme de bourses d’excellence pour étudiants étrangers) Canada Merit Scholarship aims to promote the internationalization of research and higher education in Québec. It targets international students holding a valid study visa or work permit who wish to pursue or continue postgraduate studies or research in Québec’s top institutions.
The program supports the Québec government’s science policy through the following objectives:
- Encourage global collaboration by attracting top-tier foreign researchers and students
- Enhance the international visibility and reputation of Québec’s universities and College Centres for the Transfer of Technologies (CCTTs)
- Foster cultural exchange and lay the groundwork for joint international research projects
This initiative is ideal for graduate students pursuing Master’s, PhD, or short-term research who seek to build an academic and professional path within a dynamic and globally recognized research environment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the PBEEE Canada Merit Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be an international student
- Not be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
- Not have submitted an application for Canadian permanent residency under immigration law
- Be recommended by a supervising professor or thesis advisor
- Be applying to commence or continue a graduate degree program at an eligible university in Québec
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the PBEEE Scholarship will receive funding based on their program level:
- Master’s Degree: $20,000 per year (up to 2 years)
- Doctoral Degree: $25,000 per year (up to 3 years)
- Short-term Research or Professional Development: $3,000 per month (up to 4 months)
- Postdoctoral Research: $35,000 (one-time, maximum of 3 instalments within one year)
These financial awards are intended to cover living costs and support the academic goals of recipients while they study or conduct research in Québec.
Eligible Universities
The PBEEE Scholarship is available at the following Québec-based institutions:
- University of Montreal
- Superior School of Technology
- McGill University
- Concordia University
- University of Quebec
- University of Laval
Required Documents
To apply for the PBEEE Scholarship, applicants must prepare the following:
- Graduate admission application to any of the eligible institutions listed above
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Research proposal (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of recommendation from a supervising professor or thesis advisor
- Valid international passport and visa (or proof of application)
How to Apply
To apply for the PBEEE Canada Merit Scholarship 2026:
- Apply to one of the eligible universities for a graduate degree program
- Contact a professor in your chosen department and request their recommendation for the PBEEE Scholarship
- Once recommended, shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation to formally apply for the scholarship
- Submit all required documents before the deadline
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