Canada Destination Québec Merit Scholarship Program

📖 About the Program

The Canada Destination Québec Merit Scholarship Program enables international students to pursue vocational training in Quebec with a merit-based scholarship, exemption from additional tuition fees, and health coverage provided by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec.

This program, funded by the Quebec Ministry of Education, aims to:

• Enhance the internationalization of vocational training centers.
• Provide talented students with opportunities to study in Quebec.

Students must enroll in and complete a full-time professional training program leading to a Vocational Studies Diploma (DVS) or a DVS followed by an Attestation of Vocational Specialization (AVS). Programs under 900 hours are generally not eligible, except for those qualifying for the permanent residence pilot program of the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI).

The program is managed by Éducation internationale and its Québec métiers d’avenir service.

🎁 Benefits

Merit scholarships for international vocational training students include:

• Scholarship to cover living expenses for the duration of the vocational training.
• Exemption from tuition fees for international students.
• Medical coverage by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) for the duration of your studies.

Budget Allocation:

• Annual Budget: $2,380,000
• Number of Awards: Approximately 95 annually (subject to the budgetary allocation of the ministère de l’Éducation du Québec).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Merit Scholarships and Tuition Exemption competition, you must meet the following requirements:

Age

• Be at least 18 years old at the time of submitting your application. No upper age limit.

Nationality

• Be of nationality other than French or Canadian. Priority is given to applicants from:
  • Member countries of the Francophonie (excluding France and French Overseas Territories).
  • Growth markets in Asia (China, India, Japan) and the Americas (Mexico, Brazil).

Citizenship

• Not have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status in Canada, nor be in the process of obtaining permanent residence under Canadian immigration laws.

Location

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

Scholarship History

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

Study Program

• Meet the admission requirements of the desired study program.

Language Proficiency

• Demonstrate a level of English or French proficiency allowing successful completion of the professional training program.

Financial Capacity

• Declare having the requested financial capacity.

Fraud

• Not have been found guilty of submitting fraudulent documents in past applications for this program or any other program of the ministère de l’Éducation.

📅 Application Date and Process

Registration Period

• Start Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (noon, Quebec time)
• Deadline: July 30, 2025 (11:59 p.m., Quebec time)

Steps to Apply

1. Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
2. Register: Sign up on the Merit scholarship competition platform.
3. Complete Profile: Provide the required information and review consents and declarations.
4. Choose Training: Select your training and training center from the list offered (only one choice possible).
5. Upload Documents: Complete mandatory sections using your documents.

📋 Required Documents

Prepare and attach the following documents to your application:

1. Identity Documents:

   • A copy of the identification page of your passport.
   • A copy of your birth certificate.

2. Application Form:

   • Personal information.
   • Motivations, interests, and future projects.
   • Detailed professional experience.
   • Details of scholarships or prizes received (maximum 2).

3. School Documents:

   • Copies of all diplomas obtained for secondary, professional/technical, and/or higher education levels, along with transcripts.

4. Language Proficiency:

   • For English: TOEFL iBT, IELTS (grade B2 or higher), or equivalent.
   • For French: TFL, TFI, TEF, TEFAQ, TCF (grade B2 or higher), or equivalent.

5. References:

   • Two reference forms completed by different individuals.

6. Scholarships/Prizes:

   • Copies of scholarships and/or prizes received (maximum 2).

📌 Key Dates

• Application Deadline: July 30, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of the program: Canada Destination Québec Merit Scholarship Program
• Apply for the program: Application Portal

This program is a fantastic opportunity for international students to pursue vocational training in Quebec while benefiting from scholarships, tuition exemptions, and health coverage. Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria and submit your application before the deadline!

• A scholarship to cover living expenses for the duration of the vocational training
• Exemption from tuition fees for international students
• Medical coverage by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) for the duration of your studies