International experiences can change the way we see ourselves, our communities and the world.
The Queen Elizabeth Scholars program creates opportunities for students and researchers to learn across borders through international study, research and work-integrated experiences. Scholars develop new skills, build cross-cultural understanding and form relationships that can continue long after their QES experience ends.
At the heart of QES is a commitment to developing global citizens, strengthening leadership and community engagement, and building connections between people and institutions around the world.
QES is different from a traditional scholarship program. Students do not apply directly to the RHF. Opportunities are administered by participating Canadian universities and colleges as part of projects supported through QES.
Explore current QES projects and the Canadian universities and colleges offering opportunities for students and researchers.
Each institution recruits its own QE Scholars based on its QES project, areas of study, international partners and eligibility requirements.
Contact the international office or QES program contact at the participating institution for information about available opportunities, eligibility and how to apply.
The QES experience doesn’t end when a placement or program does. Alumni programming helps QE Scholars stay connected, continue learning and find new opportunities to collaborate with a global community of 3,000 Scholars. Through QES Connect, mentorship, events and other opportunities, alumni can build new relationships, share their experience and stay engaged with the QES program.
The Jeanne Sauvé–QES Mentorship Program pairs QES alumni with experienced leaders for nine months of mentorship focused on career development, leadership and applied learning. Mentees can also propose projects, with selected projects eligible for up to $7,500 in funding.
Established in 2012 to honour the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, QES has grown through partnerships among post-secondary institutions, governments, philanthropic organizations and hundreds of international partners.
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From Canadian students travelling abroad to international Scholars coming to Canada, QES connects people, institutions and communities across borders. Explore the global QES community and discover where Scholars have studied, researched, worked and built connections around the world.
Every QES experience is different. Follow #QEScholars to see Scholars sharing their experiences, research, communities and connections from around the world.
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No. QES is a project-based scholarship program, and Scholars are recruited by participating universities and colleges.
Explore participating Canadian universities and colleges, then contact their international office or QES program contact about current opportunities.
Eligibility depends on the QES project and the participating institution. Contact the institution for its areas of study, international partners and eligibility requirements.
No. QES supports international exchanges, including Canadian students travelling abroad and international Scholars coming to Canada.
Join QES Connect to reconnect with fellow Scholars, access mentorship and events, and explore opportunities to collaborate.
Contact the participating institution for applications and eligibility. For general program questions, visit the QES contact page. Contact QES
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