Master’s Program Funding

2016 scholarships are awarded annually for a total of $14.4 million



Admission scholarships

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.

$10,000

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Many other admission scholarships

Variable amounts, generally $1,000 to $5,000.

$154,000 annually

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Research scholarships

$17,500 to $40,000
for master’s 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. For information, contact your faculty program director.

Scholarships for students

$2,000, $3,000 and $5,000 scholarships for a sustainability project

Imagine an environmental challenge for change Scholarships

These scholarships support students who are passionate about sustainability and want to make an impact in their communities on the environment. The contest gives bachelor’s and master’s students (on their own or as a team) the opportunity to develop a promising environmental project that could be implemented at Université Laval or in Québec City.

$2,000, $3,000 and $5,000

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Over 400 scholarships
available each year

Scholarship Directory

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$950,000
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

For full-time studies

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

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Loans
Program

For part-time students

Part-time students can apply to the Québec government for a loan that generally covers their tuition fees.

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Work/Study
Program

On-campus jobs

Students with insufficient financial resources who have applied for a loan or bursary can work on campus to supplement their income.

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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 student budget – Québec resident

Allison’s budget for a year of her master’s program at Université Laval

Allison

Québec student
Master’s degree, Faculty of Business Administration

Scholarships and annual income
Admin. assistant income
(summer student job)
$8,860
Income from a part-time student job during the fall and winter semesters $5,040
Economy / Funding from parents / Registered Education Savings Plan – RESP (amount varies based on type of housing) $7,339 to $10,507
Other sources of income are available but vary by situation. Contact your faculty, Aide financière aux études in your province, and funding agencies to explore your options.
Total annual income $21,239 to $24 407
Additional savings needed for one-time expenses in the first year of study
$97 to $2,197
Annual expenses
2023–2024* tuition fees for 1 academic year

 

(24 credits)

 

*Tuition fees are indexed annually. They vary based on the student’s legal and resident status and program of study. Find out more.

$3,280
Housing

 

ULaval residences or shared off-campus housing

 

Important: Make sure to reserve your place before your arrival.

$4,740 to $7,908
Groceries $6,500
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 and personal expenses (sports, leisure, clothes, books, etc.) $3,700
Total annual expenses $19,520 to $22,688
One-time expenses
Application fee $97
Travel on arrival and temporary accommodation (if required), etc. $500
Used furniture and accessories for off-campus housing $800
Computer $800
Total one-time expenses – First year of study $97 to $2,197

Last updated on February 16th, 2024.


Amounts are in Canadian dollars. This budget reflects a modest lifestyle and is only meant to serve as a guide. It may vary depending on the economic context and the student’s situation.


For an overview of annual costs for Canadian students who are not Québec residents, see the Tuition fees section.