The Government of Quebec, in collaboration with the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), is offering scholarships to French-speaking students who want to study in Quebec, Canada. These scholarships cover the additional tuition fees, enabling recipients to pay the same tuition fees as Quebec students. Additionally, students will receive a monthly stipend, assistance with installation, a round-trip flight ticket, and travel insurance. All fields of study are eligible, and the application deadline is April 15, 2024.
The scholarships covering the exemption from additional tuition fees are provided by the Government of Quebec, while the other benefits are administered by AUF. This program targets graduates from AUF member higher education institutions who wish to pursue master’s or doctoral studies at any Francophone institution in Quebec.
AUF, also known as the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie, stands as an international organization uniting higher education and research institutions utilizing French in their endeavors. Established in 1961, its central hub is located in Montreal, Canada. Operating across more than 100 countries, AUF boasts approximately 1000 member institutions.
Program Overview
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2024.
ACADEMIC LEVEL: Master’s and Doctorate.
FUNDING: Partial funding available.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Students hailing from Francophone nations.
Benefits and Scholarship Amount
- Exemption from Additional Tuition Fees: Selected candidates under the Quebec additional tuition fee exemption scholarship program will enjoy the following perks:
- Waiver of additional tuition fees, granting access to the Quebec student tuition fee structure. For instance, instead of the regular $19,000 CAD per year for a master’s program, the student’s fee reduces to $2,800 CAD annually.
- Contribution towards a round-trip economy class flight ticket, capped at a value of €1,900.
- Provision of travel insurance.
- Installation grant payment of €1,000 in the first year.
- Annual lump sum allowance of €1,000.
Admission Criteria for the Program 2. Eligibility Requirements: This call applies to candidates admitted to the fall 2024 session who fulfill the following two criteria:
- Holding a bachelor’s degree (for master’s programs) or a master’s degree (for doctoral programs) from an AUF member institution situated in a qualifying region.
- Securing admission to a master’s or doctoral program conducted in French at a Francophone institution in Quebec.
To Verify AUF Membership Status:
- Check AUF Membership: Discover whether your institution is an AUF member by clicking HERE.
List of Francophone Universities in Quebec
2. Universities Eligible for the Program: The additional tuition fee exemption scholarship program exclusively applies to Francophone universities within Quebec. Below is a compilation of these universities:
- Laval University
- University of Montreal
- University of Sherbrooke
- TÉLUQ University
- University of Quebec in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- University of Quebec in Outaouais
- University of Quebec in Chicoutimi
- University of Quebec in Montreal
- University of Quebec in Rimouski
- University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières
- National School of Public Administration
- HEC Montreal
- National Institute of Scientific Research
- Polytechnique Montreal
- École de technologie supérieure
Application Procedure for Scholarships in Quebec
Kindly be advised that the submission of the application for the 2024 supplementary tuition fee exemption scholarship program is exclusively facilitated through an online platform.
To access the requisite form, kindly proceed by clicking the designated link provided here
It is imperative to adhere to the stipulated deadline for the submission of applications, which is April 15, 2024, at the precise hour of 11:59 PM, as per Montreal time zone.
The outcome of the call for applications (preselection) is anticipated to be communicated by late May 2024.
Should you require any further clarification or assistance, please do not hesitate to direct your inquiries via email to: bourses-exemption-quebec@auf.org.
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