Fonds de recherche du Quebec (FRQ), funded by Quebec's Ministry of Higher Education
Quebec Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students (FRQ-PBEEE) 2026
The Quebec Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students (FRQ-PBEEE) 2026 is a partially-funded scholarship from Fonds de recherche du Quebec (FRQ), funded by Quebec's Ministry of Higher Education for students pursuing any field.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- All levels
- Where
- Not specified
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Not published
- Deadline
- Not published
- Host countries
- Not specified
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
PBEEE is for foreign students, so the first rule is that you can't be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Beyond that, the requirements depend on the level you're applying for. Preselection: You must be preselected by a Quebec university, the CCTT college network, or the China Scholarship Council. Without that nomination, you can't enter the competition. Master's applicants:
Scholarship Benefits
- The headline is the research stipend, but the supporting benefits often matter just as much for an international student's budget.
- Master's:
- CAD 20,000 a year, to a maximum of CAD 40,000 across the eligible semesters.
- Doctoral:
- CAD 25,000 a year for the early sessions and a lower amount for the final sessions, which can add up to a substantial multi-year package.
- Postdoctoral:
- CAD 35,000 for a one-year term.
- Short-term research:
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.