Queen Elizabeth Scholarships

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Who is eligible?

Canadian post-secondary institutions

Duration

4-5 years

Amount of funding

Up to $300,000 per post-secondary institution

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About

The Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships (QES) program aims to mobilize a community of young leaders to create lasting impacts at home and abroad. The program helps develop the next generation of innovative leaders and community builders by enabling international academic, professional and cross-cultural experiences in over 150 countries.

Program details

Since 2014, QES has provided funding to 134 projects at Canadian post-secondary institutions. The program boasts a network of over 2,600 scholars, including undergraduate and graduate students, as well as early career researchers.

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By the numbers

  • 2.6K

    scholarships awarded

    QES has awarded over 2,600 scholarships to date.

  • 82

    countries involved

    QES works with 82 countries and over 650 partner organizations worldwide.

  • 134

    projects funded

    QES has supported 134 projects at Canadian post-secondary institutions.

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