HEC Merit scholarship program for foreign students (PBEEE - FRQ) 2025

These scholarships are intended for foreign students, preselected by HEC Montréal, who wish to pursue or continue a Master's degree with a thesis, a Ph.D. or research activities in Québec (short stay and postdoctoral internship).

Applications must be submitted between the dates of June 1st and August 15, 2025.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: August 15, 2025,
2. Study Level: Masters, PhD,
3. Sponsor: HEC Montréal,
4. City to Study: Montreal,
5. School to Study: HEC Montréal,
6. Eligible Country: All Countries.

Eligibility Criteria for HEC Merit scholarship program for foreign students (PBEEE - FRQ) 2025

1. Student Status: International student
2. Schedule: Full-time
3. Level: Graduate (M.Sc.) and PhD
4. Field of Study: All fields

Specific Academic Requirements:

1. Minimum Recommended GPA: 3.7 (on a scale that is implied, typically 4.3 or 4.33, though not explicitly stated for the scale itself)
2. Credits Completed: "N/A" for both minimum and maximum number of credits for M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs, meaning there isn't a specific credit completion requirement within the program to apply. This implies you can apply before starting or early in your program.

Other Important Notes (from the broader context of PBEEE scholarships):

1. Preselection by a Quebec University: You must be preselected by a Quebec university (like HEC Montréal) to be eligible to apply for the PBEEE scholarship to the FRQ.
2. Citizenship: You must not be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, and you must not have applied for permanent residency.
3. Program of Study: You must be enrolled or intend to enroll in a Master's or PhD program at a Quebec university.
4. Exceptional Academic Record: Candidates are generally expected to present an exceptional academic record.
5. Research Quality: The quality and relevance of your proposed research project are carefully evaluated.

Candidates are evaluated based on:

1. Academic Excellence: Your university record, GPA, and any academic distinctions.
2. Research Aptitude & Experience: Your motivation, research background, leadership skills, and strong letters of reference.
3. Research Project Quality: The clarity, originality, and relevance of your proposed research project, along with the quality of your supervision and research environment.
4. Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are typically required.

Application Documents

You'll generally need to provide:

1. Application Form
2. Proof of Citizenship (passport copy)
3. Official Transcripts from all previous university studies
4. Two Letters of Recommendation (submitted by referees)
5. Proposed Research Project/Statement of Interests
6. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
7. Acknowledgements for Publications (if applicable)

Benefits of HEC Merit scholarship program for foreign students (PBEEE - FRQ) 2025

Financial aid isn't fixed but adjusts based on individual factors like financial need, merit, or specific costs.

How to Apply

The application must include

1. Preselection Application Form for the PBEEE competition (HEC Montréal).

If the application is not submitted as required, it will be considered incomplete and could be rejected without notice.

For more details, visit HEC Canada Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

August 15, 2025

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