University of Montreal Exemption Scholarship Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Completed admission application form
- Official academic transcripts and certificates from all previous institutions (including Class 10, Class 12, Bachelor's, Master's degrees, as applicable)
- Proof of French language proficiency (minimum B2 level CEFR for most programs; may vary by program, some graduate programs may accept English proficiency)
- Copy of valid passport
- Copy of birth certificate
- Academic Resume/CV (if required by the specific program)
- Letters of recommendation (if required by the specific program)
- Research proposal (for graduate applicants, if required by the specific program)
- Certified French translation of any documents not in English or French
- Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) (after admission)
- Study Permit (after admission)
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for University of Montreal Exemption Scholarship
Q.Do I need to submit a separate application for the University of Montreal Exemption Scholarship?
No, a separate application is not required. All international students who apply and are admitted to an eligible study program at Université de Montréal are automatically considered for the exemption scholarship based on the excellence of their academic record.
Q.Does this scholarship cover living expenses, accommodation, or travel costs?
No, the University of Montreal Exemption Scholarship is primarily a tuition fee exemption. It significantly reduces or waives the additional tuition fees normally charged to international students but does not cover living expenses, accommodation, travel, health insurance, or other personal costs.
Q.What determines the amount of the scholarship I might receive?
The amount of the scholarship (exemption) is determined solely by the excellence of your academic record, as assessed based on the transcripts and academic documents submitted with your admission application. Higher academic performance typically leads to a higher level of exemption.
Q.Are French and French-speaking Belgian students eligible for this scholarship?
No, French and French-speaking Belgian students are generally not eligible for this specific exemption scholarship because they already benefit from another form of tuition fee exemption due to agreements with Quebec. This scholarship is intended for other international students.