University of Laval Citizens of the world scholarship (Excellence component) 2027

To recognize and promote civic engagement, innovation and leadership among university students who stand out for their exceptional involvement, competence and influence and who are inspiring role models for members of the university community.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorUniversity of Laval
• City to studyQuebec
• School to studyUniversity of Laval
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Several scholarships of $20,000 (Master's level: Payment of $5,000 per session, up to a maximum of four sessions).
• Several scholarships of $30,000 (3rd cycle: Payment of $5,000 per session, up to a maximum of six sessions.)

Requirements

• At the time of application, a new application for admission to a regular 2nd or 3rd cycle (research master's or doctorate) program at Université Laval for the winter ,  summer , or fall semester of 2027 must have been submitted . To access the form, the application for admission must have been processed and the admission fees must have been paid.
• To be exceptionally involved and to stand out through altruism in one or more areas of activity.
• Maintain full-time enrollment status   at Université Laval throughout the program of study for which the scholarship was awarded (fall and winter sessions);
• Provide all documents required in the form; applications with a missing, non-compliant document or not meeting the specified requirements will not be considered.
• Hold a valid study permit: 
  1. You must  be studying in Canada and have a valid study permit at the time you receive the scholarship payments. 
  2. If you need to make an initial application for temporary immigration documents for studies, follow-up with a Regulated Immigration Consultant (RIEC) is mandatory . You will need to demonstrate that the process is being completed in a timely manner.

Selection Process

• Involvement and commitment: volunteer activities, time given to an organization / project / association, recent (last 12 months), long-term and/or recurring commitment, potential to continue a level of involvement, altruism, etc.
• Dimension of global citizen: influence, global vision, openness to the world, etc. 
• Leadership: leadership qualities, initiative, perseverance, research potential, motivation and impact on others, sense of responsibility and commitment, inspiring role model for peers, etc.
• Academic performance & quality of presentation of the portfolio.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit University of Laval scholarship webpage.