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Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream
Scholarships for psychotherapy training in Quebec
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000 - $ 45,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers scholarships of up to CAD 45,000 for selected professionals in Quebec to complete the training required to practise psychotherapy. It supports additional theoretical and practical training for eligible applicants working with participating health and social services institutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Additional theoretical and practical training for psychotherapy
- Internship leading to eligibility to practise psychotherapy in Quebec
- Employment in a participating health and social services institution
Documents Needed
- Completed scholarship commitment form
- Recent CV
- Proof of master’s degree
- Motivation letter
- OPQ training prescription, if selected
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Career guidance counsellors
- Occupational therapists
- Criminologists
- Nurses
- Psychoeducators
- Social workers
Eligible expenses
- OPQ file review fees for eligibility verification
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Nunavik
- Terres-Cries-de-la-Baie-James
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the participating institution
- Applicants are selected through the institution’s selection process
- Selected candidates must later provide the OPQ training prescription
- A commitment form is signed and conditions apply
- Scholarship repayment is required if commitments are not respected
Additional information
- Applicants may submit requests to no more than two eligible institutions at the same time.
- The scholarship is awarded through a sponsoring health and social services institution.
- If obligations are not met, the scholarship must be repaid according to the program rules.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream?
This program offers scholarships of up to CAD 45,000 for selected professionals in Quebec to complete the training required to practise psychotherapy. It supports additional theoretical and practical training for eligible applicants working with participating health and social services institutions.
How much funding can be received?
Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream Funds up to $45,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream program?
To be eligible for the Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Quebec
Master’s degree in the required field
Valid professional licence and OPQ prescription
What expenses are eligible under Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream?
Additional theoretical and practical training for psychotherapy
Internship leading to eligibility to practise psychotherapy in Quebec
Employment in a participating health and social services institution
Who can I contact for more information about the Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream available?
The Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream program is available Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Psychotherapy Study Scholarships – Professional Stream is a Wage Subsidies And Interns