UdeM Exemption Scholarship for International Undergraduates (Level B)

What you will need

• ✓ Completed application for admission to a Université de Montréal study program
• ✓ Academic transcripts provided during the admission process
• ✓ Valid CAQ (Québec Acceptance Certificate — the document allowing you to study in the province)
• ✓ Valid study permit for all sessions of the study program

About this award

For the 2026-2027 academic year, a Level B exemption provides $229.32 per credit, which totals $3,439.80 per session (for 15 credits) or $6,879.60 per year (for 30 credits). This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. The money is deducted directly from your tuition fees. This is for you if you are a high-achieving international student moving to Canada to pursue a bachelor's degree in a francophone research environment. No specific application deadline is posted publicly for the scholarship itself because it is tied to your admission. Before you start your university application, check Université de Montréal's program page or call their office to confirm when admission windows close for your specific degree. You will receive an email notifying you of your eligibility shortly after you accept your offer of admission. Selection is based solely on the excellence of your academic record. The university evaluates the transcripts you provide during your admission application to determine if you qualify for Level A or Level B; if your file does not meet these levels, you will not receive the exemption. Ask Université de Montréal how many of these exemptions they grant each year so you can judge your odds. The money reaches you as a tuition deduction. This means the university lowers the amount you owe on your student account rather than sending you a cash payment. Confirm with Université de Montréal during your application if there are any other steps needed to apply the credit to your account. To keep this award, you must remain continuously enrolled full time for your entire study program, unless the university approves an absence. Renewal conditions for subsequent years aren't listed—confirm with Université de Montréal whether you need to maintain a specific GPA to keep the exemption each year.

Who qualifies

You are eligible if you are an international student, though this excludes students from France and French-speaking Belgium. You must have received an offer of admission to a bachelor's degree program at Université de Montréal. You cannot be enrolled in an independent study program or short undergraduate program as of the Winter 2024 session—this includes certificates, majors, minors, short programs, or preparatory year programs for university studies. You must hold valid study authorizations, specifically a CAQ (Québec Acceptance Certificate — the document allowing you to study in the province) and a study permit, for all sessions of your program. Finally, you must be continuously enrolled full time for your entire study program and cannot benefit from any other form of tuition fee exemption.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ International student
• ✓ Open to undergraduate students

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Order your transcript1–2 weeks

   Your school's registrar can take a week or two.

3. 3

   Check this year's deadline

   We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

• TranscriptsAvoid submitting incomplete or unofficial records during your initial application. Instead, ensure your transcripts are comprehensive and clearly translated, as your academic record is the only criterion used to determine your award level. Double-check that all semesters of your previous schooling are represented.
• DocumentationAvoid waiting until after your admission to organize your immigration papers. Instead, prepare your CAQ (Québec Acceptance Certificate) and study permit applications early. Ensure these documents cover every session of your planned study program to avoid losing the scholarship.
• StrategyAvoid searching for a separate scholarship application form. Instead, focus entirely on your admission application, as the university automatically evaluates you for this exemption based on your entry file. Make your admission application as strong as possible to increase your chances of hitting Level A or B.
• RealismAvoid assuming you will definitely receive the maximum amount. Instead, remember that the award depends on a strict academic assessment of your files. If your grades do not qualify you for Level A or B, you will not receive any exemption funding.

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