Laval University offers more than 200 scholarships for incoming and current international students at all study levels. All incoming undergraduate and graduate international students at Laval University are offered an excellence scholarship worth 20,000 CAD for bachelor’s and master’s degree and 30,000 CAD for doctoral studies. A scholarship of worth 5,000 CAD is credited to eligible international students each semester through excellence scholarship. International students are also eligible for tuition fee exemption scholarships which allows them to pay the same tuition fees as Quebec students.
Apart from Laval University scholarships for incoming students, there are several scholarships available for current students through external fundings. These Institutional Scholarships offered to both undergraduate and graduate students. Applications for Institutional Scholarship are generally accepted at the end of September to early October every year. The exact deadlines for these scholarships may vary depending on the course department and funding source.
Scholarship Type | College-Specific, Merit-Based |
Offered by | Institution |
Organization | N/A |
Application Deadline | N/A |
Number of Scholarships | N/A |
Amount | Variable Amount |
Renewability | No |
International Student Eligible | Yes |
Scholarship Website Link | https://repertoire.bbaf.ulaval.ca/bourses?keywordsSearch=false&keyWords=&onlyUlBursaries=false&admissionBursary=false&legalStatusCode=2&cycle=1&faculty=&start-search=true&lessResults=false |
Online Application Link | https://repertoire.bbaf.ulaval.ca/connexion?action=submission&actionArgs=79410 |
Following are the eligibility requirements that one must achieve to receive a scholarship for Laval University undergraduate studies:
Eligibility Requirements:
Laval University Undergraduate Scholarships Specific Requirements and Deadlines:
Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Deadline | Award Value |
Excellence scholarships | Pursuing bachelor's degree at Laval University | Must maintain a full-time status during the course duration | Hold a valid study permit | February 15, 2025 | 20,000 CAD (10,000 CAD for winter ) |
Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship | International Student | Have applied for admission in fall semester | Have not benefited from other source of funding | must hold a valid Canada study permit | enrolled in engineering, information technology, education or health and social services course | February 15, 2025 | Same tuition fees as Quebec resident |
Accounting Scholarship | Students pursuing bachelor's or master's degree in accounting | have acquired at least 30 credits of the course | October 6, 2024 | 2,500 CAD |
CIBC Success Support Scholarship | Students pursuing bachelor's of business administration | 3.0 GPA (85%) | Must be involved in cultural, social organizations or sports activities or paid employment | October 6, 2024 | 2,500 CAD |
Jean-Guy Paquet Scholarship | Undergraduate students in engineering, sciences, social sciences, and related disciplines | Must have completed 24 credits at Laval | 3.75 GPA (92%) | | September 30, 2024 | 3,290 CAD |
Guru Elevation Scholarship | Bachelor's degree student or a recent graduate within last 2 years | Must be involved in an entrepreneur team of Laval students or graduates | Member in the Academy of Emerging Entrepreneurs | October 6, 2024 | 5,000 CAD |
Following are the eligibility requirements that one must achieve to receive a scholarship for Laval University graduate programs:
Eligibility Requirements:
Laval University Graduate Scholarships Specific Requirements and Deadlines:
Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Deadline | Award Value |
Excellence scholarships | Students pursuing master's or doctoral degree at Laval University | Must maintain a full-time status during the course duration | Hold a valid study permit | February 15, 2025 | 20,000 CAD (5,000 CAD per semester for 4 semesters) for master’s | 30,000 CAD (5,000 CAD per semester for 6 semesters) |
Commitment scholarships | Newly admitted student in master’s or doctoral degree for fall semester | Demonstrated strong leadership and commitment to community services | February 15, 2025 | 20,000 CAD (5,000 CAD per semester for 4 semesters) for master’s | 30,000 CAD (5,000 CAD per semester for 6 semesters) |
Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship | International Student | Have applied for admission in fall semester | Have not benefited from other source of funding | Must hold a valid Canada study permit | enrolled in engineering, information technology, education or health and social services course | February 15, 2025 | Same tuition fees as Quebec residents |
Accounting Scholarship | Students pursuing bachelor's or master's degree in accounting | have acquired at least 30 credits of the course | October 6, 2024 | 2,500 CAD |
CIBC Success Support Scholarship | Students pursuing masters or MSc in business administration | 3.5 GPA (90%) | Must be involved in cultural, social organizations or sports activities or paid employment | October 6, 2024 | 2,500 CAD |
AÉSAL-Model Citizen Scholarship | Student enrolled in bachelor's degree | Student must have paid annual contribution to AESAL | Must be involved in community service | October 6, 2024 | 1,000 CAD per year |
Guru Elevation Scholarship | Master's/doctoral student or a recent graduate within last 2 years | Must be involved in an entrepreneur team of Laval students or graduates | Member in the Academy of Emerging Entrepreneurs | Half page context on project work | | October 6, 2024 | 5,000 CAD |
Master’s Research Scholarship | Must be enrolled in Quebec university for 2 full-time semesters | October 3, 2024 | 20,000 CAD |
Master’s Training Scholarship - Professional Diploma Holders | Master’s degree students in engineering. Nursing, medicine, pharmacy or related discipline | October 5, 2024 | 25,024 to 39,323 CAD |
To avail entrance or current scholarships at Laval University, an international applicant must apply for admission into their desired program. Eligible applicants will be automatically considered upon their admission to Laval University for excellence or tuition fee exemption scholarships.
Students seeking scholarships through external sources must visit the Institutional Scholarship Directory page. International students may choose from more than 200 scholarships with varying program, deadlines and eligibility criteria. Mentioned below are the steps to apply for Institutional Scholarship:
The selection process for Laval University scholarships varies from program to program. However, the most common factors that considered during the selection process are as follows: