ETS Canada Opens Québec Perspective Scholarship 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Québec Perspective Scholarship at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in Canada, a government-backed initiative designed to increase the number of skilled workers in key priority sectors across Québec. As engineering remains one of the highest-demand fields identified by the province, ÉTS students pursuing eligible Bachelor of Engineering programs can now benefit from this major financial support aimed at strengthening the future workforce.

The initiative falls under the Québec government’s broader strategy to encourage enrolment in critical study areas where a shortage of talent persists. ÉTS, located in Montreal and recognized as one of Québec’s leading applied engineering universities, plays a central role in this effort by preparing industry-ready graduates for local and global labour markets. With thousands of students already benefiting from practice-oriented training, the institution continues to attract strong interest from Canadian citizens and permanent residents pursuing engineering pathways.

The Québec Perspective Scholarship offers one of the most generous financial incentives currently available in the province, providing $2,500 per successfully completed full-time session, equivalent to 12 academic credits. Over a standard four-year engineering degree, eligible students may receive up to $20,000, significantly reducing the cost of completing an applied engineering education at ÉTS. Scholarships are awarded after each successful full-time or deemed full-time session, and students must submit a new request every term to remain in the program.

All Bachelor of Engineering programs offered by ÉTS fall within the scope of this scheme, including Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Distributed Computing, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations and Logistics Engineering, Automated Manufacturing Engineering, and Information Technology Engineering. Since these disciplines directly align with Québec’s labour market needs, applicants pursuing these areas of study are encouraged to submit their requests promptly.

Eligibility is determined by the Québec government and requires that students be Canadian citizens or permanent residents enrolled full-time in one of the designated engineering programs. Additional criteria apply from Summer 2025 through Winter 2029, during which applicants must be full-time or deemed full-time in an eligible term and meet at least one continued-enrolment requirement. Students who have already received the Québec Perspective Scholarship or the Excellence Scholarships for Students in Education during the 2023–2024 or 2024–2025 academic years may also qualify under extended eligibility pathways. To maintain participation from 2025–2026 onward, beneficiaries must receive funding from one of these programs at least once each academic year.

Applicants must also be aware that certain academic activities do not count toward the required credit calculations. These include remedial or prerequisite courses, college-level compensatory courses, cooperative internships, previously earned credits, recognized competencies, and courses that do not contribute toward the degree. Meeting these exclusions is essential to maintain eligibility and prevent disqualification during review.

Requests must be submitted through the applicant’s Student Financial Assistance File, and first-time applicants are required to create and activate their profile before submitting a scholarship request. Supporting documents, instructions, and the full submission process are outlined on the official Québec Perspective Scholarship Program website. Late applications are not accepted under any circumstances and are automatically rejected by the Ministère.

Seasonal deadlines apply for every request cycle: February 28, 2026 for the Fall session, July 31, 2026 for the Winter session, and October 31, 2026 for the Summer session. Students are strongly advised to apply early to avoid processing delays and maintain continuous eligibility throughout their degree.