Polytechnique Montréal international (POINT)

Contact us

Telephone :
(514) 340-4975

3535 chemin Queen-Mary, 4th floor

point@polymtl.ca

Travel and Exchange Bursaries

Polytechnique Montréal international (POINT) promotes the international mobility of Polytechnique Montréal students and professors through the management of specfic bursary programs, and/or via the dissemination of financing opportunities.   

Polytechnique Montréal International (POINT) also highly values contributions from foreign students and professors/researchers, and makes information available about academic stays at Polytechnique Montréal.

Polytechnique Montréal Students
International Exchange Programs

The International Exchange Program web site, hosted by Service aux étudiants, has information about existing programs to finance a short-term exchange.

FRIENDS OF POLYTECHNIQUE OF MONTREAL

Objectives

This program seeks to enable Polytechnique Montréal's best graduate students to gain research work experience in prestigious educational establishments in the United States; offer a means for professors to develop or strengthen ties with research partners in prestigious universities in the United States; contribute to Polytechnique Montréal's reputation in the United States by promoting projects that will impact communities within Canada and the United States.

POINT’s Contribution

Once Friends of Polytechnique of Montréal have confirmed the number of bursaries available, POINT will relay this information to professors whose projects have been identified as eligible, and will provide them with guidance throughout the candidate selection process.

To apply

Student eligibility

  • Possess Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residency;
  • Be a full-time graduate student at Polytechnique Montréal;
  • Participate in a project initiated by a Polytechnique Montréal professor, which is occurring in a prestigious U.S. university (ex. Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, MIT, Berkeley, Princeton), a project which will have a significant impact in society.

Selection Criteria

  • Excellent academic average;
  • Marked interest in research;
  • Marked interest in international fields, in particular the United States;
  • Mastery of the English languages;
  • Interest in becoming an ambassador for Friends of Polytechnique of Montreal.

Objectives

The Globalink program offers bilateral exchange programs between Canada and MITACS partner countries, among them, France, India, and Tunisia. Senior undergraduates and graduates from Canadian universities can be eligible. Length of stay varies from 12 to 24 weeks, and financial assistance varies from $7500 to $10 000 CDN; funding is awarded to professors as a grant.

POINT's Contribution

The Bureau de la recherche et le Centre du développement technologique signs and accepts documents for this program. POINT's contribution consists of offering pre-departure training for students, a prerequisite to receiving the grant. 

To apply

Information to come.

National Institute of Informatics (NII)

Objectives

Polytechnique Montréal's Japanese partner institution, the National Institute of Informatics (NII), offers laboratory research internships to graduate-level students (master, Ph.D) in the fields of computer software engineering or any other field related to the list of available research topics. The internship bursary is 5,700 JPY/per day, plus medical insurance; students themselves are responsible for other expenses (airline tickets, local transportation, supplementary insurance, etc.). Internship duration may vary between two and six months. 

POINT's Contribution

Please submit your application to POINT, as the NII does not accept applications directly (maximum of 3 applications for PolyMTL). In the event that there are more than 3 applications, POINT will establish a selection committee.

To apply

1) Fill out the NII International Internship Program application form;

2) Attach your CV;

3) Attach your Mark/Grade records for Master's 1st and 2nd year and PhD courses;

4) Email all documents to Polytechnique Montréal International, point@polymtl.ca by May 9, 2024. 

Note: Incomplete applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Financial Aid and Bursaries

The Service aux étudiants' web site (in French only) about financial aide and bursaries ("aide financière et bourses") details admission bursaries, internal and external bursaries and scholarships. Some of these bursaries may be used to fund a foreign exchange stay. 

Global Affairs Canada and other Canadian federal government departments

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Foreign Students
Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) – for students

Objectives

 

The Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) program scholarships are facilitated through institutional collaborations and student exchange agreements between Canadian and ASEAN institutions. These agreements are created between colleges, technical or vocational institutions and universities. Students, hereby referred to as "candidates", must be registered as full-time students in their home institution at the time of application and during the entire duration of their study or research stay in Canada.

 

Contribution of Polytechnique Montréal International (POINT)

POINT is responsible for submitting applications on behalf of eligible candidates from post-secondary institutions in ASEAN; and encouraged to promote this scholarship opportunity to faculty and staff members, as well as to partner institutions in ASEAN. When candidates are retained, POINT acts as the body entrusted with the administration of the program, receives contribution funding from Global Affairs Canada to disburse as scholarships to recipients, as well as welcoming and supporting recipients throughout their stay.

 

The competition in now close for the 2024-2025 academic year.

 

Student seeking an ASEAN scholarship must;
  1. Apply first to ONE of the following Polytechnique Montréal program by the deadline (if any);
  1. Apply after to the ASEAN scholarship by following the guidelines and filling out the on-line application form available on the following link before March 10, 2024.

IMPORTANT NOTE: An application to one of our study/research programs does not imply an automatic application to the ASEAN scholarship! To be considered for the ASEAN scholarship, it's MANDATORY to fill the "ASEAN Application Form" on the link provided above, before the deadline.

FAQ

The Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) scholarships

Objectives

The Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) scholarships are facilitated through institutional collaborations and student exchange agreements between Canadian and Latin American or Caribbean institutions. These agreements are created between colleges, technical or vocational institutions, and universities. Students (henceforth “candidates”) must be registered as full-time students in their home institution at the time of application, and during the entire duration of their study or research stay in Canada.

Contribution of Polytechnique Montréal International (POINT)

POINT is responsible for submitting applications on behalf of eligible candidates from institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean, and promotes this scholarship opportunity to faculty and staff members, as well as to partner institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean. When candidates are retained, POINT acts as the body entrusted with the administration of the program, receives contribution funding from Global Affairs Canada to disburse as scholarships to recipients, as well as welcoming and supporting recipients throughout their stay.

The competition in now close for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Student seeking an ELAP scholarship must;

  1. Apply first to one of the following Polytechnique Montréal program by the deadline (if any);
  1. Apply after to the ELAP Scholarship by following the guidelines and filling out the on-line "ELAP Application Form" available on the following link before March 10, 2024.  

IMPORTANT NOTE: An application to one of our study/research programs does not imply an automatic application to the ELAP scholarship! To be considered for the ELAP scholarship, it's MANDATORY to fill the specific "ELAP Application Form" on the link provided above, before the deadline.

For more information, see FAQ.

The Study in Canada Scholarships

Objectives 


The Study in Canada Scholarships program provides students from post-secondary institutions located in the new eligible countries with short-term exchange opportunities for study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

This program is facilitated through institutional collaborations and student exchange agreements between post-secondary institutions in Canada and in the following eligible countries:

Asia: Bangladesh, Nepal, Taiwan
Europe: Türkiye, Ukraine
Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia
Sub-Saharan Africa: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda

Students must be registered as full-time students in their home institution at the time of application and during the entire duration of their study or research stay in Canada.

  • Applications for short-term mobility must be accompanied by a valid student exchange agreement between the Canadian institution and the candidate’s home institution.
  • Applications for research internships at Canadian institutions with no exchange agreements or MOUs with the candidates’ home institutions are accepted.

Contribution of Polytechnique Montréal International (POINT)

POINT is responsible for submitting applications on behalf of qualified candidates from post-secondary institutions in eligible countries; and encouraged to promote this scholarship opportunity to faculty and staff members, as well as to partner institutions. When candidates are retained, POINT acts as the body entrusted with the administration of the program, receives contribution funding from Global Affairs Canada to disburse as scholarships to recipients, as well as welcoming and supporting recipients throughout their stay.

The competition in now close for the 2024-2025 academic year.

 

Student seeking an Study in Canada scholarship must;
  1. Apply first to one of the following Polytechnique Montréal program by the deadline (if any);
  1. Apply after to the Study in Canada scholarship by following the guidelines and filling out the on-line application form available on the following link before March 10, 2024.

IMPORTANT NOTE: An application to one of our study programs does not imply an automatic application to the Study in Canada Scholarship! To be considered for the Study in Canada Scholarship, it's mandatory to fill the Study in Canada Application Form on the link provided above, before the deadline.

FAQ

Global Affairs Canada and other Federal Government of Canada Departments

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China Scholarship Council (CSC)

Objectives

The China Scholarship Council (CSC) offers bursaries to Chinese students wishing to complete doctoral studies, research internships, or post-docs in foreign countries. 

POINT's Contribution

POINT negotiates the agreement that determines bursary program modalities between the CSC and Polytechnique Montréal, and also coordinates with implicated departments (Registrar's Office, various departments, etc.). POINT also submits the list of candidates retained by Polytechnique Montréal to CSC.

To apply

Chinese national students can consult this site for additional information about this program.

Objectifs

Globalink programs enable foreign students to complete research in Canadian universities - including Polytechnique Montréal.

POINT's Contribution

POINT acts as a coordinator of the Globalink Research Internship, between MITACS and various departments, in terms of extending invitations for internships. POINT also organizes a welcome session for Globalink interns. The Bureau de la recherche et le Centre du développement technologique signs and accepts documents for graduate-level awards for the Campus France and Inria programs.

To apply

International students can find additional information about MITACS programs via the links below:

RESEARCH INTERNSHIP FOR THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Objectives

In order to ensure equality in exchange student opportunities with its institutional partners, Polytechnique Montréal offer bursaries to international students completing research internships in English-language laboratories, as a means of supporting them during their stays. In return, Polytechnique Montréal maintains exchange spots for its own students within sought-after institutions. 

POINT's Contribution

POINT requests internship opportunities from Polytechnique Montréal professors, promotes the program to its partners, is responsible for the selection process, coordinates invitations with departments, welcomes interns upon their arrival, and ensures their integration within the Polytechnique Montréal community during their stay.

To apply

A call for applications is held once a year by partners; for additional information, please contact: point@polymtl.ca

Polytechnique Montréal Professors/Researchers
GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA AND OTHER CANADIAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS

Explore international scholarship opportunities for the best and brightest Canadian faculty and researchers to study and conduct research abroad. Explore the Canadian government's database by country of destination to discover fellowships, or other funding opportunities made available by Global Affairs Canada and other Canadian federal government departments.