Eligibility conditions
The applicant must:
- be an Indian citizen
- be under 35 years of age or under at time of application
- be proficient in French and/or English language
- exhibit excellent academic record and research abilities, and very good communication and leadership skills
- cannot have applied for Canadian citizenship or for permanent residency under Canadian immigration law
- be registered or intend to register in an eligible program on a full time basis in 2018-2019
- agree to participate to QES community network activities and community engagement activities in Canada
Eligibility period
Candidates are eligible for a QES scholarship for the duration of their studies, until the end of the program, December 31, 2021. For candidates under a Cotutelle Agreement, QES scholarships are available for the duration of their studies at UQTR only.
Immigration requirement
The QES scholarship recipients must have a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) issued by the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Diversité et de l'Inclusion du Québec (http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en) AND a student permit issued by the Canadian Government valid for the entire duration of their scholarship.