University of Laval Scholarship Program - Women in Aerospace 2025

The Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ) aims to stimulate diversity, creativity, talent development and the emergence of innovative individuals and technological entrepreneurs. For its 5th edition , the annual scholarship program is dedicated to encouraging the next generation of women to choose university studies in aerospace .

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 28, 2025
• Value$10,000 - $15,000 
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Laval
• City to studyQuebec
• School to studyUniversity of Laval
• Course to studyAerospace
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• 5 scholarships of $10,000 (to encourage five master’s candidates pursuing a master’s program in Quebec)
• 5 scholarships of $15,000 (to encourage five doctoral candidates pursuing a doctoral program in Quebec)

Requirements

At the time of submitting an application for the scholarship program, the scholarship candidate must be registered or in the process of being admitted to a study program at a Quebec university: 

• of which at least one session will take place in Quebec and in the summer of 2025, fall of 2025 or winter of 2026. 
• which leads to the award of a research-type master's degree (with dissertation) for master's scholarship candidates or a research-type doctoral degree (with thesis) for doctoral scholarship candidates;
• who is in the field of science, technology, engineering or mathematics related to aerospace;
• which is offered by a university located in Quebec.

Interview Dates and Process

Reserved for people

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents
• International students

Targeted study programs

• Second cycle

  • Master's degree in chemistry - with dissertation
  • Master's degree in chemical engineering
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering - with dissertation
  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering - with dissertation
  • Master's degree in computer science
  • Master's degree in computer science - with dissertation
  • Master's degree in mathematics
  • Master's degree in mathematics - with dissertation
  • Master's degree in physics - with dissertation
• Science and Engineering

• Third cycle

  • Science and Engineering
    • All doctorates

Evaluation criteria

• Quality of the file and the potential to continue studies (25%);
• Motivation of the candidate (25%);
• Quality of the letter from an official representative (25%),
• Social involvement, leadership, communication skills (25%).

Application Deadline

April 28, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Laval on repertoire.bbaf.ulaval.ca to apply

Applicants must complete the application form and provide the documentation below no later than April 28, 2025, 4:00 PM EST .

The following documents, in Word or PDF format, must be sent to [email protected]:

•  The completed application form
• A cover letter of maximum 1,000 words , including a description of the planned path and the relationship of the studies to aerospace. 
• A maximum of two pages of letter-sized curriculum vitae. Applications submitting curriculum vitae in other formats, including legal or A4, will be deemed ineligible;
• Transcripts of records from the last 2 sessions including the current one, if applicable, and dated no more than 1 year at the time of application;
• Proof of application for admission or registration for the study program described in the “Eligibility Criteria” section; 
• A letter of support from an official representative (researcher, professor, head of institution/department) supporting the application. Applicants submitting more than one letter may have their second and subsequent letters rejected or their application rendered ineligible.  

 Documents can be submitted in French or English. 

For more details, University of Laval Scholarship Program - Women in Aerospace webpage