The Destination Québec Merit Scholarship Program 2026 offers exceptional international students the opportunity to pursue fully funded vocational training in Québec, Canada. This program is designed to enhance the internationalization of vocational training centers and provide talented students with opportunities to study in Québec.
Location: Québec, Canada
Organizer: Québec Ministry of Education
Study Level: Vocational Studies Diploma (DVS) or DVS followed by an Attestation of Vocational Specialization (AVS)
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Scholarship Benefits:
Full exemption from supplementary tuition fees for international students
Health insurance coverage provided by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
Scholarship amount ranging from $14,000 to $26,600, depending on the duration of the training program
Accommodation and living support
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: July 30, 2025 (11:59 p.m., Québec time)
- Preselection Period: September 1 – October 10, 2025
- Final Evaluation & Selection: October 15 – November 21, 2025
- Official Announcement of Results: December 2025
- Student Arrival & Start of Classes: From August 2026
Eligibility:
- Open to non-Canadian and non-French citizens
Priority given to candidates from Francophonie member countries and key markets in Asia and the Americas
