Financially support students preparing a full-time doctoral thesis to be defended at the Faculty of Philosophy at Université Laval.
The main donor, Monsignor Alphonse-Marie Parent, wanted to honour with these scholarships the memory of the philosopher Charles De Koninck, former professor (1934-1965) and dean (1939-1956; 1964-1965) of this Faculty. The Fund of the Chair Philosophy in the Current World also contributes to the funding of the scholarships, as does the Fondation de l'Université Laval, which dedicates certain special donations to them.
About University of Laval
New ideas and excellence are the core values of Université Laval, which over the years has educated and graduated over 342,000 individuals, each of whom in their own way has contributed to the progress of their community and of society as a whole, Université Laval is a French-language public research university in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The university was founded by François de Montmorency-Laval as Séminaire de Québec in 1663... continue reading

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University of Laval Charles-de Koninck Doctoral Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of University of Laval Charles-de Koninck Doctoral Scholarship
- 1 scholarship of $20,000 (Scholarship paid in 3 equal installments. Renewable for a second year subject to certain conditions.)
- 1 scholarship of $10,000 (Scholarship paid in 3 equal installments. Renewable for a second year subject to certain conditions.)
University of Laval Charles-de Koninck Doctoral Scholarship Courses
Requirements for University of Laval Charles-de Koninck Doctoral Scholarship Qualification
- Have submitted, before March 31 of the current year, a complete admission file for the doctorate in philosophy for the upcoming fall session.
Or
- Already be registered for a doctorate in philosophy at Université Laval and not have completed more than four full-time registration sessions.
And
- Be registered full-time (or be deemed full-time according to Student Financial Aid ) at Université Laval in an eligible program during the year the scholarship is awarded.
Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Laval Charles-de Koninck Doctoral Scholarship
Selection criteria
The excellence of the file is the determining criterion for obtaining these scholarships.
The Selection Committee reviews the files and recommends the most deserving. The review of the files will be done according to the following criteria:
- All previous achievements attested by the CV and in particular previous academic results, their excellence and their progression.
- The candidate's progress as assessed by the candidate's confidential assessment of previous or current research and a confidential recommendation from another referee with good knowledge of the candidate.
Reserved for people
- Canadian Citizens
- Permanent residents
- International students
Targeted study programs
Application Deadline
March 31, 2025
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of Laval on repertoire.bbaf.ulaval.ca to apply
Letters of recommendation must be sent by respondents no later than March 31 of the current year to: é[email protected]
For more details, visit University of Laval Charles-de Koninck Doctoral Scholarship webpage