Doctoral Program Funding

5,600 scholarships have been awarded in 2023-2024 for a total of $25 million



Admission Scholarship

Leadership and commitment scolarship : arts, entrepreneurship, the environment, science, sports, social/humanitarian issues

Leadership and Commitment Scolarship

We support talented students showing an outstanding level of commitment in one of the following areas: arts, entrepreneurship, the environment, science, social /humanitarian issues, or sports.

$30,000

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Many other admission scholarships

Generally $5,000 to $20,000

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Research scholarships

$25,000 to $40,000
per year for doctoral students

Graduate scholarships from granting agencies

A number of merit scholarships are offered to students who wish to enter or who are already enrolled in graduate school.

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Subsidies
paid for research

Funding from your research supervisor

In many fields, research supervisors provide funding to students who work on their research projects. To find out how to apply, contact the program director at your faculty. 

Scholarships for students

Citizens of the World scholarships

Mobility scholarships
In support of Université Laval students by providing mobility scholarships that immerse them in different cultures and help them become leaders with an open-minded approach to global citizenship.
$12,500
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Over 350 scholarship
contests open each year

Scholarship Directory

Search engine for finding scholarships that match your profile.

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$5 million
per year

FGPS Student Success Scholarships

The FGPS Success Scholarships support students at every stage of their graduate studies.

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Other sources of funding

Loans and Bursaries Program

Government loans and bursaries from Québec and the other Canadian provinces are available, based on each student’s financial situation.

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Work/Study
Program

End of Program

Applications already approved for summer 2025 will be maintained.

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Research and teaching
assistant

Available to undergraduate and graduate students

Jobs helping teaching staff or research teams with course or research-related tasks

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Sample annual expenses – Québec resident

Liam’s expenses for a year of his doctoral program at Université Laval

Liam

Québec student
Doctoral’s degree, Faculty of Nursing

Annual expenses
Tuition fees(24 credits)

 

*Amounts are indexed annually and vary based on the student’s legal and program of study. Student association fees, as well as the contribution to the investment fund, will also be added to the invoice.

$3,443
Housing to be booked prior to arrival
ULaval residences
or
Shared off-campus housing
$5,200
to
$10,000
Groceries $6,000
Public transit for Québec City and Lévis for the fall and winter semesters Pass included in tuition fees
Health care (medication and personal care) $1,300
Academic expenses (school supplies) and
Personal expenses (sports, leisure activities, etc.)
$4,700
Total annual expenses $20,643 to $25,443
One-time expenses – First year of study
Application fee $100
Travel on arrival and temporary accommodation $500
Used furniture and accessories for off-campus housing $800
Computer $800
Total one-time expenses  $100 to $2,200

Last updated on July 18th, 2025.


Amounts are in Canadian dollars and are those in effect for the 2025-2026 academic year. They reflect a modest lifestyle and are only for information purposes. They may vary depending on the economic context and the student’s situation. Université Laval and the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur reserve the right to modify them without notice.