Doctoral program funding

1,607 scholarships are awarded annually for a total of $33.3 million

Admission Scholarships

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Supplemental tuition fee exemption scholarships

Available to ALL international students enrolled in a doctoral program.
Over $43,000
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Citizens of the World scholarships

Excellence scholarships
In support of academic excellence.
Commitment scholarships
In support of engaged student leaders
$30,000
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Scholarships for students

Over 230 scholarships
available each year

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$4.7 million
per year

FGPS Student Success Scholarships

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

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Research scholarships

$25,000
per year

Merit Scholarship

The Government of Québec awards merit scholarships to international students at the doctoral level.

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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.

Other sources of funding

Work-Study Program
for international students

On-campus jobs

Allows students to obtain subsidized employment on campus.

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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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Other international programs

Government of Canada International scholarships

As part of its university exchange program, the Government of Canada offers scholarships to residents of some foreign countries. These scholarships allow top international students to pursue advanced studies or research at Canadian institutions.

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China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarship program

Université Laval (UL) and the China Scholarship Council (CSC) have signed an agreement to offer a joint grant program allowing Chinese students who are eligible for UL programs to pursue higher education in research. The grants cover tuition fees, living expenses, and health insurance for up to 48 months, as well as a round-trip flight to Québec City (by the least expensive route) and visa application fees.

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Scholarship programs resulting from agreements with the CALDO consortium

Agreements signed between the CALDO consortium, of which Université Laval is a member, and the governments of some South American countries with a view to providing scholarships to resident students so they can pursue their studies and develop their expertise in their chosen field. The signatory countries at this time are Brazil, Colombia, and Chile.

For more information, please email us at Etudiantboursier.CALDO@vre.ulaval.ca or Sponsoredstudent.CALDO@vre.ulaval.ca.

You can also see the websites of the organizations involved:

Sample student budget

Nora’s budget for the first year of her doctoral program at Université Laval

Nora

Moroccan
Doctoral’s degree, Faculty of Social Sciences

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 $22,000
*Other sources of income are available but vary by situation. Contact your faculty, your home country government, and funding agencies to explore your options.
Total income $35,900
Expenses
Tuition for 1 year of university
(24 credits)
$17,935,92
Health and hospital insurance $900
Application fee $94,50
Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) $120
Study permit $150
Housing (room in a ULaval residence) $4,584
Meals (groceries and restaurant) $5,100
Transportation

  • Public transit for Québec City and Lévis for the fall and winter semesters
  • Public transit for the city of Québec for the summer semester
Pass included in tuition fees
$368
Health care (medication and personal care) $1,500
Academic and personal expenses (sports, leisure, clothes, books, etc.) $3,900
Total expenses $34,652

Amounts are in Canadian dollars. This budget is fictional and is for reference only. It may vary depending on the student’s situation.