Undergraduate funding
Admission scholarships

Leadership and Commitment Scholarships
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.
$6,000 to $8,000
Learn moreSchulich Leader Scholarships
These scholarships support students in their final year of CEGEP, or high school outside Quebec, who wish to enroll at Université Laval in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
100,000$ and 120,000$
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Many other admission scholarships
Variable amounts, generally $1,000 to $5,000.
$155,000 annually
SearchExemption scholarships – Canadians outside Quebec
Available to Canadians enrolled in one of Université Laval’s eligible programs of study, these scholarships allow students from other provinces to study in French in Quebec and pay the same tuition fees as Quebec students.
Learn more (only in French)

Scholarships for students

Québec Perspective Scholarships
Since the 2022 fall semester, these scholarships are offered to Quebec full-time students who are registered in one of the designated study programs.
$2,500 by semester
Learn moreImagine 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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available each year
Other sources of funding
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.
Program
For part-time students
Part-time students can apply to the Québec government for a loan that generally covers their tuition fees.
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.
assistant
Available to undergraduate and graduate students
Jobs helping teaching staff or research teams with course- or research-related tasks.
Sample student budget – Québec resident
David’s budget for the first year of his undergraduate program at Université Laval

David
Québec student
Bachelor’s degree, Faculty of Planning, Architecture, Art and Design
Scholarships and 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) | $8,000 | ||||
*Other sources of income are available but vary by situation. Contact your faculty, Aide financière aux études, and funding agencies to explore your options. | |||||
Total income | $21,900 |
Annual expenses | |||||
Tuition for 1 year of university (30 credits) |
$3,940,72 | ||||
Housing (room in a ULaval residence) | $4,740 | ||||
Meals (groceries and restaurant) | $5,260 | ||||
Transportation
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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 | $18,941 | ||||
One-off expenses | |||||
Application fee | $97 |
Amounts are in Canadian dollars. This budget is fictional and is for reference only. 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.