2026 PBEEE Canada Merit Scholarship for International Students | How To Apply

The PBEEE Canada Merit Scholarship is designed to attract top international students and researchers to top universities and research institutions in Quebec, Canada.

The PBEEE Scholarship offers up to $35,000 annual grants to international students who wish to begin or continue their studies or research activities in Quebec-based institutions in Canada.

In this post, you will be provided with the details, benefits, requirements, and the steps to follow for a successful application.

PBEEE Canada Merit Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Canada
• Study Abroad: Study in Canada 
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships 
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Reward: $35,000 Grant per year
• No IELTS Required 
• Deadline: December 2, 2025.

Details of PBEEE Scholarship in Canada 2026

The PBEEE Canada Merit Scholarship programs are directed at International students (with study visa or work permit) who wish to undertake or continue their studies or research activities in Québec.

In support of the Québec government’s science policy, the Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students program has the following objectives:

• Support the internationalization of research activities in Québec’s higher education institutions;
• Attract top foreign researchers and students and promote international recognition of Québec universities and College Centres for the Transfer of Technologies (CCTT);
• Create cultural links and pave the way for the setting up of joint scientific research projects.

Eligibility Requirements for 2026 PBEEE Scholarship in Canada

To be considered for the 2026 PBEEE Scholarship in Canada, you must:

• Must be an international student
• Must not be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
• Must not have made an application for permanent residence under Canadian immigration law;
• Must be recommended by a professor (thesis supervisor) or supervisor.
• Must be applying to commence a graduate degree at any of the participating universities.

Benefits of PBEEE Canada Merit Scholarship 2026

• Master: $20,000/year (max. 2 years)
• Doctorate: $25,000/year (max. 3 years)
• Short-term research project or professional development: $3,000/month (max. 4 months).
• The annual value of a Postdoctoral scholarship (V2, 2B, 2C, 2I) is $35,000. The maximum amount that can be awarded is 3 instalments (one year) totalling $35,000.

How to Apply for PBEEE Canada Merit Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)

To apply for the PBEEE Scholarship in Canada, interested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures below;

• Apply to any of the institutions below for a graduate degree.
  • University of Montreal
  • Superior School of Technology 
  • McGill University
  • Concordia University
  • University of Quebec
  • University of Laval
• Contact a professor you would like to supervise you from the department.
• The professor would recommend you for the PBEEE Canada Merit Scholarship before the school’s deadline.
• The shortlisted candidates will then be invited to submit an application for a scholarship.

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