École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) offers 100+ scholarships each year, of which 15+ stay open to Indian applicants. Two of them stack, cutting a master’s tuition bill to zero and paying CAD 20,000 (INR 13.61 Lakhs) in annual stipend. This guide covers every award you can realistically target from India.
- Standard UG international tuition at ÉTS runs about CAD 35,135 a year (INR 23.90 Lakhs).
- MEES Exemption from Additional Tuition Fees cuts that to roughly CAD 3,120 a year (INR 2.12 Lakhs).
- Master’s with PBEEE Merit Scholarship plus the MEES Exemption covers tuition and pays a CAD 20,000 (INR 13.61 Lakhs) annual stipend.
- Next major deadline is the PBEEE Merit competition, tentative June 15, 2026 (annual cycle).
Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 CAD = INR 68.04 as of August 2026. MEES refers to the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education, which sets the tuition-exemption quota that ÉTS distributes.
Table of Contents
- École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) Scholarships for UG Students
- École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
- India-Specific Scholarships at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
- École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) PhD Scholarships
- École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) External Government Scholarships
- École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) Scholarships for UG Students
ÉTS does not run a direct entrance award for international undergraduates. Indian UG students instead access one structural tuition support plus company-sponsored engineering awards routed through the Info Bourses bulletin.
| Scholarship | Amount (CAD / INR) | Indian Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEES Exemption from Additional Tuition Fees | Up to CAD 32,000 saved (INR 21.77 Lakhs) per year | Indian UG on study permit; competition per semester; rarely first term | Rolling; tentative February 28 and July 31, 2026 |
| Info Bourses Engineering Awards | CAD 500 to 5,000 (INR 0.34 to 3.40 Lakhs) per award | Enrolled UG in any ÉTS engineering programme | Rolling bulletin; tentative May, September and December 2026 |
| MITACS Globalink Research Internship | CAD 4,500 (INR 3.06 Lakhs) for 12 weeks | Indian UG in years 2 to 4 at approved home institutes | Tentative September 15, 2026 |
| AICTE-MITACS Partnership Award | CAD 12,000 (INR 8.16 Lakhs) for 12 weeks | Indian UG selected from AICTE-listed institutes | Tentative September 15, 2026 |
The MEES Exemption is the highest-value UG tuition support. It is not automatic and is rarely granted in the first semester, so budget CAD 35,135 (INR 23.90 Lakhs) for term one. From semester two, the Dean of Studies Office reviews cumulative average and Quebec quota availability before granting the exemption.
Reddit Insight: Indian applicants report that MEES Exemption success rates jump sharply once the student crosses 3.5/4.3 CGPA in the first Quebec semester. Below that threshold the quota rarely lands on countries without Quebec bilateral education agreements, which includes India.
For live UG intake fees and cost breakdowns, see the ÉTS Fees page.
École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
Master’s applicants have the deepest funding pool at ÉTS. The PBEEE Merit Scholarship (Programme de bourses d’excellence pour étudiants étrangers) is the flagship award for Indian applicants entering research master’s tracks.
| Scholarship | Amount (CAD / INR) | Indian Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBEEE Merit Scholarship (V1 Master’s) | CAD 20,000 (INR 13.61 Lakhs) per year, max 2 years | Indian applicants on study permit; needs ÉTS supervisor nomination; research master’s only | Tentative June 15, 2026 (annual cycle) |
| ÉTS Excellence Scholarship (Master’s) | CAD 20,000 (INR 13.61 Lakhs) per year, 2 years | ÉTS Bachelor’s graduates with CGPA 3.7/4.3 moving to a research master’s | Tentative January 15, 2027 (Winter competition) |
| MEES Exemption from Additional Tuition Fees | Up to CAD 15,000 saved (INR 10.21 Lakhs) per year | Master’s international students on study permit; not first semester; competition-based | Rolling; tentative July 31, 2026 |
| Supervisor Research Assistantship | CAD 8,000 to 15,000 (INR 5.44 to 10.21 Lakhs) per year | Master’s with thesis; supervisor-funded from NSERC or industry grants | Rolling with the admission offer |
| PBEEE Short-Term Research Award | CAD 3,000 (INR 2.04 Lakhs) per month, max 4 months | Indian master’s or PhD applicants for research stays at ÉTS | Tentative June 15, 2026 |
The strongest stack for an Indian master’s applicant combines PBEEE Merit, the MEES Exemption and a supervisor-paid Research Assistantship. Together they push net cost below zero across a two-year M.A.Sc.
Prepare the PBEEE application pack at least a year in advance:
- Research proposal aligned with an ÉTS supervisor’s active grant
- Two academic recommendation letters on official letterhead
- Certified transcripts from all prior degrees, translated to English or French
- Supervisor’s signed financial commitment form on ÉTS letterhead
Reddit Insight: The PBEEE competition needs a supervisor recommendation submitted 12 months before the intended start term. Indian applicants who wait until the admission offer arrives usually miss the June cycle and lose a full year of funding.
Confirm eligibility for research programmes on the ÉTS Programs page before contacting supervisors.
India-Specific Scholarships at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
ÉTS does not operate an India-only fund. Indian applicants stack Government of India awards and Indian trust grants on top of the ÉTS awards above.
| Scholarship | Amount (INR) | Indian Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship | Up to INR 20 Lakhs (repayable loan) plus travel and gift grant | Indian citizens with a UG degree; Master’s, PhD or Postdoc at ÉTS | Tentative March 29, 2026 (Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 cycle) |
| Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship | Up to INR 15 Lakhs (50% grant, 50% loan) | Indian citizens under 30; Master’s or PhD; need-based selection | Tentative March 31, 2026 |
| National Overseas Scholarship (MSJE) | Full tuition plus USD 15,400 (INR 12.87 Lakhs) annual stipend | SC, ST or Denotified Tribe Indians; family income under INR 8 Lakhs; under 35 | Tentative March 31, 2026 |
| Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship | Up to USD 100,000 (INR 83.55 Lakhs) total programme cost | Indian citizens under 30 with strong CGPA; Master’s programmes | Tentative March 25, 2026 |
These India-side awards stack cleanly on top of ÉTS funding. A JN Tata loan scholarship alongside a PBEEE Merit and the MEES Exemption effectively removes both tuition and living cost from a two-year master’s.
The JN Tata Endowment loan is repayable in five equal instalments starting year three. Indian applicants often use it as a bridge to cover deposits before the first PBEEE payment cycle lands.
See the ÉTS Admissions page for the documents these funders need alongside the ÉTS application.
École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) PhD Scholarships
PhD funding at ÉTS combines internal awards, provincial merit grants and supervisor research budgets. Indian doctoral candidates can target three well-funded routes plus a postdoc option.
| Scholarship | Amount (CAD / INR) | Indian Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBEEE Merit Scholarship (V2 Doctoral) | CAD 25,000 (INR 17.01 Lakhs) per year, max 3 years | Indian PhD applicants on study permit; supervisor nomination required | Tentative June 15, 2026 |
| ÉTS Excellence Scholarship (Doctorate) | CAD 25,000 (INR 17.01 Lakhs) per year, 3 years | ÉTS Master’s holders with CGPA 3.7/4.3 at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels | Tentative January 15, 2027 |
| Doctoral Research Assistantship | CAD 18,000 to 24,000 (INR 12.25 to 16.33 Lakhs) per year | Any PhD applicant whose supervisor holds an NSERC or industry research grant | Rolling with the admission offer |
| PBEEE Postdoctoral Fellowship | CAD 35,000 (INR 23.81 Lakhs) for 1 year | Indian postdoctoral researchers with a confirmed ÉTS placement letter | Tentative June 15, 2026 |
A doctoral candidate carrying PBEEE Merit and a supervisor RA earns roughly CAD 43,000 to 49,000 a year (INR 29.26 to 33.34 Lakhs). Adding the MEES Exemption removes tuition from the calculation entirely.
NSERC-funded supervisors at ÉTS routinely commit CAD 6,000 to 8,000 (INR 4.08 to 5.44 Lakhs) a year on top of the standard doctoral RA. Confirm this commitment in writing before signing your supervision agreement.
École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) External Government Scholarships
Canadian federal programmes and international bodies fund Indian students at ÉTS outside the university’s own pool. The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship, Doctoral, is the largest single-source award now available.
| Scholarship | Amount (CAD / INR) | Indian Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Graduate Research Scholarship, Doctoral (CGRS D) | CAD 40,000 (INR 27.22 Lakhs) per year, 3 years | Indian PhD candidates already enrolled at ÉTS by fall 2026 term | Tentative October 17, 2026 (national); institutional cut-off around September 22, 2026 |
| MITACS Globalink Research Internship | CAD 4,500 (INR 3.06 Lakhs) for 12 weeks | Indian UG students at partner Indian institutes | Tentative September 15, 2026 |
| AICTE-MITACS Partnership | CAD 12,000 (INR 8.16 Lakhs) for 12 weeks | Indian UG selected from AICTE-listed institutes; 300 seats a year from 2027 | Tentative September 15, 2026 |
| Emerging Leaders in the Americas Programme (ELAP) | CAD 8,200 (INR 5.58 Lakhs) for 4 months | Not open to Indian citizens; Latin American and Caribbean applicants only | Tentative March 22, 2026 |
| Study in Canada Scholarships | CAD 10,200 (INR 6.94 Lakhs) for 4 to 6 months | Not currently open to India; check the DFATD country list annually | Tentative March 22, 2026 |
The CGRS D replaces the retired Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Indian applicants must already sit inside a PhD programme at ÉTS to be nominated by the university.
Reddit Insight: Indian PhD students at ÉTS report the CGRS D internal nomination window closes about three weeks before the national October deadline. Missing that internal cut-off kills the application before it reaches the tri-agency committee.
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École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the maximum scholarship stack an Indian student can build at ÉTS?
Ans. An Indian PhD candidate can stack three awards: PBEEE Merit Scholarship, a supervisor Research Assistantship and the MEES tuition-fee exemption. Together they pay roughly CAD 49,000 (INR 33.34 Lakhs) a year and cover full tuition for three years. That is the highest realistic take-home for any Indian applicant at ÉTS.
Ques. When should an Indian applicant start the ÉTS scholarship process?
Ans. Start 12 to 14 months before the intended start term. The PBEEE Merit competition closes tentative June 15 each year, and the supervisor nomination step happens two months earlier. Applicants targeting Fall 2027 admission should approach ÉTS supervisors by January 2026.
Ques. How do I apply for the PBEEE Merit Scholarship at ÉTS?
Ans. An ÉTS professor or research supervisor submits a recommendation form to the Dean of Studies Office. Recommended candidates then receive submission instructions and forward a full application to the Fonds de recherche du Québec selection committee. You cannot apply as a standalone candidate without supervisor backing.
Ques. What CGPA do I need for the ÉTS Excellence Scholarship?
Ans. You need a cumulative CGPA of 3.7 on 4.3 at the Bachelor’s level for the master’s award. The doctoral award needs 3.7 on 4.3 at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. This award is restricted to ÉTS graduates moving into research programmes inside ÉTS.
Ques. Does the PBEEE Merit Scholarship cover living costs in Montreal?
Ans. Partially. Master’s students receive CAD 20,000 (INR 13.61 Lakhs) a year and PhD students CAD 25,000 (INR 17.01 Lakhs) a year. Montreal living costs run CAD 14,000 to 18,000 (INR 9.53 to 12.25 Lakhs) annually, so PBEEE covers rent, food and transit with a thin margin.
Ques. Can Indian undergraduates get any direct entrance scholarship at ÉTS?
Ans. ÉTS does not offer a direct entrance award for international UG applicants. Indian UG students rely on the MEES tuition-fee exemption from term two onward, monthly Info Bourses engineering awards and external funders like MITACS Globalink or the JN Tata Endowment.
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Jared J. Davis Grant
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $1,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: 1
The Google Lime Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $10,000
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $1,500
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Master
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Axol Science Scholarship
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: $2,000
- Type: Company-Sponsored
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
Business Administration Scholarships
- International Student Eligible: No
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: Merit-Based
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
University of Montreal Scholarships
- International Student Eligible: Yes
- Amount: Variable Amount
- Type: College-Specific
- Level of Study: Bachelor
- Number of Scholarships: N/A
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