Quebec Excellence Scholarships (PBEEE) for International Students 2022-2023
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Québec - Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students (PBEEE)
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The essentials at a glance
Who can apply?
Moroccan candidates may apply. Level: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Postdoctorate. Field: All fields.
What is the funding?
Fully funded. Amount stated: 25 000 CAD.
What is the deadline?
Applications for this edition are closed.
How to apply?
Applications for this edition are closed: create an alert to be notified of the next opening.
What is it? Summary of the opportunity
The Quebec Excellence Scholarship Program for Foreign Students (PBEEE) from the Fonds de recherche du Québec targets top international talents wishing to pursue studies or research in Quebec. It covers all major research fields, from health to humanities, including arts and natural sciences.
For Moroccan students, this scholarship represents a major opportunity for academic and scientific integration in world-renowned universities. The program is divided into several sections, including research doctorates, postdoctoral fellowships and short term stays for research or professional development.
Selection is primarily based on academic record excellence, research skills and the quality of the scientific project. Winners benefit not only from direct financial support, but also from an exemption from increased tuition fees and health insurance coverage.
Eligibility conditions: who can apply?
| Nationality | Must not be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada |
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| Required degree | Must be preselected by a Quebec university institution or partner organization |
| Field | All fields |
| Language (teaching) | EN |
| Language (teaching) | FR |
This program is open to foreign students and researchers from all countries who do not hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.
- Obtain official preselection by a Quebec higher education institution or authorized body.
- Meet the specific conditions for the chosen volet (doctorate, postdoctoral fellowship or short stay).
- Not have previously benefited from this type of scholarship from the Fonds de recherche du Québec or the ministry.
Benefits and funding: what is covered?
- Amount stated: 25 000 CAD
- Annual allowance of 25 000 $ for doctoral students (maximum duration of 3 years, extendable).
- Allowance of 35 000 $ for a one-year non-renewable postdoctoral fellowship.
- Monthly allowance of 3 000 $ for a short research stay of 4 months maximum.
- Exemption from increased tuition fees applicable to international students.
- Health insurance coverage from the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec.
Required documents: what to prepare?
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How to apply? The steps to follow
- Obtain a preselection. Contact a Quebec university to get an official recommendation before the internal deadline.
- Create an FRQnet account. Register on the official online portal of the Fonds de recherche du Québec upon receiving your preselection notice.
- Submit the application. Complete the electronic form and upload all supporting documents in PDF format.
- Forward recommendations. Ensure that your referees and internship supervisor submit their letters online before the deadline.
The application strictly requires prior preselection by a Quebec university before finalizing the submission on the FRQnet platform.
Key dates: what is the deadline?
| Submission deadline | To be confirmed on the official website |
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Deadline history
- 07/10/2026 : 01/11/2026 → -
- 07/10/2026 : - → 01/11/2026
- 06/10/2026 : 01/11/2026 → 01/11/2021
Source and verification: where does the information come from?
This page is an automatic translation of the French text; in case of doubt, the French text and the organisation's official page prevail.
- Québec PBEEE & Entente d'Exemption Maroc-Québec - official page