Register for the competition
Below you will find instructions for registering for the 2025-2026 scholarship competition.
Eligibility requirements
You must meet the following eligibility requirements to participate in the Merit Scholarships and Tuition Exemption competition.
Remember, it's free to apply!
Age
Be at least 18 years old at the time of submitting your application to the scholarship competition. There is no upper age limit.
Nationality
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.
Citizenship
Not have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status in Canada, or be in the process of obtaining permanent residence under Canadian immigration laws.
Outside Canada
Be outside Canada at the time of submitting your application and until the announcement of the selected applications.
Scholarship
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.
Study program
Meet the admission requirements of the desired study program.
English level
Demonstrate a level of English allowing the successful completion of a professional training program.
Assistance
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.
Fraud
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.
Financial capacity
Declare having the requested financial capacity.
Steps to follow
REGISTRATION FOR THE CONTEST
From Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (noon, Quebec time) to July 30, 2025 (11:59 p.m., Quebec time)
Eligibility
Determine if you are eligible for the competition (see eligibility criteria above). Any application submitted with a false statement will be automatically rejected from the Merit scholarship competition. If you do not meet the competition eligibility criteria, there is no point in applying.
Register
Register on the Merit scholarship competition platform.
Complete your profile
Fill out the requested information. Read the consents and declarations carefully. The declarations correspond to the eligibility criteria for the Merit scholarship competition.
Choice of training and training center
Make your choice of training and training centre from the list offered (only 1 choice possible) in the "Merit scholarship" section of the platform.
Filing of documents
Complete the mandatory sections using your documents.
Prepare your application
Prepare your application by ensuring that you complete and attach the following documents to your application.
- Identity documents
- A copy of the identification page of your passport
- A copy of your birth certificate
2. Application form, which includes
- Personal informations
- Your motivations, interests and futur projects
- Detailed professionnal experience
- Detail of your scholarships or prizes received (maximum 2)
3. School documents
- A copy of all diplomas obtained for secondary, professional/technical and/or higher education levels, along with a copy of all transcripts.
4. If the training is offered in English, you must provide one of the following documents
- A recognized English language test result (TOEFL iBT, IELTS) taken within the last two years, demonstrating a grade of B2 or higher for each of the four skills assessed
- A higher education diploma and transcript issued by your country's Ministry of Higher Education and/or a university, for a minimum of 3 years, completed entirely in English
- If the training is offered in French or if you are applying for the Health, Assistance and Nursing (English version) training, you must provide one of the following documents
- A recognized French language test result (TFL, TFI, TEF, TEFAQ, TCF) dated within the last 2 years, demonstrating a grade of B2 or higher for each of the 4 skills assessed; A higher education diploma and transcript issued by the Ministry of Higher Education of your country and/or a university, for a minimum of 3 years, completed entirely in French; A diploma issued by the Ministry of Education of France or French-speaking Belgium
5. Reference
- Two (2) reference forms completed by different people.
6. A copy of scholarships and/or prizes received (maximum 2).
Warning
Any incomplete, unreadable 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.
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