Several financial support opportunities are available to students of the department, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This financial support can take the form of scholarships or funding opportunities for graduate students. Below is a list of these scholarships and funding opportunities.
There are also sources of income for students in the department. For example, teaching assistantships are available. Teaching assignments are also available, usually for doctoral students. Internships in companies are also available and provide income, additionally to work experience. An employment assistance service is available to students, see https://vieetudiante.umontreal.ca/a-propos/service/conseils-carriere (in French). For undergraduate students, it is also possible to complete a research internship, which provides both income and an introduction to research in a field of interest in Mathematics, Statistics, or Actuarial Science. Emails are sent to our students' institutional addresses to provide information regarding teaching assistantships, teaching opportunities, internships in companies, and research internships.
To properly plan their university studies, students must be informed about tuition fees. The tuition calculator (in French) is a good way to be informed. Note that there is a tuition reduction program for international students and cooperative agreements allowing exemptions from additional tuition fees charged to international students (due to their status and country of origin); for more information, see https://registraire.umontreal.ca/droits-de-scolarite/bourse-exemption/ and https://registraire.umontreal.ca/droits-de-scolarite/exemptions-internationaux/ (in French).
For any questions regarding financial support, you can contact: TGDE Undergraduate or TGDE Graduate.
Financial support opportunities
Undergraduate students
Constance-van Eeden award
The Constance van Eeden prize is made possible thanks to the generosity of several donors. This prize is awarded in honour of Professor Emerita Constance van Eeden, who made an exceptional contribution to the development of Statistics at Université de Montréal. It is offered annually to the top graduating student in the Bachelor of Science program in Mathematics with a specialization in Actuarial Science, Financial Mathematics, or Statistics.
Awardees
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Huihui Fu |
| 2024 | Annie Houtekamer |
| 2023 | Kamila Yahiaoui |
| 2022 | Francis Roussel |
| 2021 | Sébastien Garneau |
| 2020 | Crystal Kwok |
| 2019 | Étienne Ménard |
| 2018 | Hai Rong Fang |
| 2017 | Gabriel Boisvert-Beaudry et Yannick Desrosiers (ex aequo) |
| 2016 | Nicolas Grenon-Godbout |
| 2015 | Guillaume Boglioni Beaulieu |
| 2014 | Sophie Poulin |
| 2013 | Mylène Teasdale |
| 2012 | Vincent Duranceau-Desmarais |
| 2011 | Jean-François Bégin |
Faculty of Arts and Sciences scholarships
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences offers several scholarships. You will find all the information on this website (in French).
Famille-Doray scholarship
Established following a generous donation from Louis Doray, Full professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the Famille-Doray Fund honours past and present generations of Louis Doray's family. Through this donation, the donor aims to support female expertise in Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Université de Montréal. One scholarship of $5,000 is awarded annually to a female student in the department enrolled in the Bachelor of Mathematics program with a specialization in Actuarial Science or Financial Mathematics. This scholarship is for a 14-week summer research internship. An email outlining the eligibility requirements and application process will be sent to students' institutional email addresses each year.
Awardees
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Huihui Fu |
| 2025 | Magalie Roy |
Intact Corporation Assurance scholarship
The Intact Corporation Assurance scholarship recognizes the academic excellence and social or community involvement of a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Actuarial Science specialization. An email outlining the eligibility requirements and application process will be sent annually to students' institutional email addresses.
Awardees
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Emmanuela Eunice Fusese |
| 2025 | Imrane Benadjal |
| 2024 | Guillaume MacNeil |
| 2023 | Rebecca Abi Abdallah |
| 2022 | Frédérique Lussier |
| 2021 | Simon Luangxay |
| 2020 | Liliane Ma |
| 2019 | Juliette Beaulieu-Lépine |
| 2018 | Stefan Horoi |
| 2017 | Olivier Lamarche |
| 2016 | Nicolas Cadieux |
| 2015 | Olivier Lagacé |
| 2014 | Étienne Girard-Proulx |
| 2013 | Maude Gélinas |
| 2012 | Hugo Lafortune-Brunet |
Inter-university exchange scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics who wish to participate in an inter-university exchange program (see our International webpage for more information on inter-university exchanges). For any questions regarding the scholarship, please contact the department office. The scholarship is subject to the availability of funds.
Eligibility criteria are: academic excellence and financial need.
To apply for this scholarship, please send the following documents by email to direction@dms.umontreal.ca:
- proof of registration at the host institution,
- acceptance letter from the host university,
- letter of motivation,
- university transcript.
Awardees
| Year | Name | Host university | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Guillaume MacNeil | Université de Namur | Belgium |
| 2025 | Matys Rano | Université de Namur | Belgium |
| 2020 | Juliette Beaulieu-Lépine | University of Wollongong | Australia |
| 2020 | Jeanne Bougault | Sorbonne Université | France |
| 2020 | An Liu | EPFL | Switzerland |
| 2019 | Hyun Kyung Kim | Yonsei University | South Corea |
| 2019 | Vy-Van Le | Université Lyon 1 - Claude Bernard | France |
| 2019 | Olivia Robinson | Université Lyon 1 - Claude Bernard | France |
| 2019 | Steven Yang | Université Lyon 1 - Claude Bernard | France |
| 2014 | Jean Lagacé | Trinity College, Dublin | Ireland |
| 2013 | Jean Lagacé | Trinity College, Dublin | Ireland |
Jean-Maranda award
The Jean-Maranda prize is made possible thanks to the generosity of Jean Maranda's family and several donors. Jean Maranda was a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and served as its director from 1968 until his death in 1971. This prize is awarded annually to the top graduating student in the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program with a specialization in Pure and Applied Mathematics.
Awardees
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Frédéric-Alexandre Lacasse |
| 2024 | Damien Leblanc |
| 2023 | Félix Houde |
| 2022 | Éloi Martin |
| 2021 | Laurent Alsène Racicot and Charles Sénécal |
| 2020 | Victor Geadah |
| 2019 | Philippe Robitaille-Grou |
| 2018 | Simon St-Amant et Jérémie Turcotte |
| 2017 | Frank Ramamonjisoa |
| 2016 | François-Simon Fauteux-Chapleau |
| 2015 | Vincent Girard |
| 2014 | Miguel Caubet Fernandez |
| 2013 | Kevin Gervais |
| 2012 | Nicolas Simard |
| 2011 | Jean-François Gagnon |
Julien-Théoret scholarship
Established following the generous donation of Mr. Claude Goutier, the Julien-Théoret fund aims to reward perseverance and alleviate the financial burden on determined and resilient students facing academic and personal challenges. This initiative reflects Mr. Goutier's commitment to education and his desire to support student success. One scholarship of $2,500 per year is awarded to a student enrolled in an undergraduate program in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics or the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research. An email outlining the eligibility requirements and application process will be sent annually to the students' institutional email addresses.
Awardees
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Magalie Roy |
Maurice-L’Abbé award
The Maurice-L'Abbé award is made possible thanks to the generosity of several donors. It is awarded annually by the Departement of Mathematics and Statistics to the top student at the midpoint of the Bachelor of Mathematics degree.
Awardees
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Jesse Allen |
| 2024 | Justin Jobin |
| 2023 | Damien Leblanc |
| 2022 | Félix Houde |
| 2021 | Éloi Martin |
| 2020 | Laurent Alsène-Racicot |
| 2019 | Jonas Klen et Nicolas Degré-Pelletier |
| 2018 | Crystal Kwok et Étienne Ménard" |
| 2017 | Simon Saint-Amant |
| 2016 | Frank Ramamonjisoa |
| 2015 | François-Simon Fauteux-Chapleau |
| 2014 | Mohamed Mounsef |
| 2013 | Antoine Comeau-Lapointe |
| 2012 | Joanie Martineau |
| 2011 | Vanessa Bergeron-Laperrière |
Micheline Gaudreault scholarship
The Micheline Gaudreault Scholarship was established thanks to the generosity of Mr. Normand Gendron in honor of his spouse. This scholarship recognizes the academic excellence of a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a specialization in Actuarial Science or Statistics who requires financial assistance. An email outlining the eligibility requirements and application process will be sent annually to students' institutional email addresses.
Awardees
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Samuel Bachand and Huihui Fu |
| 2024 | Kenneth Ratba Ouedraogo |
| 2023 | Mathieu Laroche-Poissant and Ruzanna Hakobyan |
| 2022 | Frédérique Lussier |
| 2021 | Guillaume Martin |
| 2020 | Igman Talbi |
| 2019 | Liu An |
| 2018 | Raphaëlle Frenière |
| 2017 | Raphaëlle Frenière et Casta Ung (ex aequo) |
| 2016 | Nicolas Cadieux |
| 2015 | Nicolas Grenon-Godbout |
| 2014 | Yu Wang |
| 2012 | Guillaume Boglioni Beaulieu |
| 2011 | Francesco Carmine Pulice |
| 2010 | Ionica Groparu-Cojocaru |
Ravy Por scholarship
This scholarship was established thanks to the generosity of Ravy Por, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with a specialization in Actuarial Science in 2008 (see this video in French for more information). It aims to reward a female student (preferably from a minority group) enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. An email outlining the eligibility requirements and application process will be sent annually to students' institutional email addresses.
Awardees
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not awarded |
| 2024 | Huhui Fu |
| 2023 | Rebecca Abi Abdallah and Sandrine St-Cyr |
| 2022 | Geneviève Bistodeau-Gagnon and Kamila Yahiaoui |
| 2021 | Shophika Vaithyanathasarma |
Research internship scholarships
A research internship provides an introduction to research in a field of interest in Mathematics, Statistics or Actuarial Science, while receiving funding. Several organizations offer scholarships for such internships:
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC),
- Fonds de recherche du Québec – Health sector (FRQ),
- Institut des sciences mathématiques (ISM).
An email describing the eligibility requirements and how to apply will be sent annually to students' institutional email addresses.
Graduate students
Departmental funding
All students enrolled in a doctoral program in Mathematics or Statistics who meet the eligibility criteria receive four years of integrated funding from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. This funding includes scholarships, teaching assistantships, and teaching assignments. The funding is at least $18,000 per year. Please consult the Integrated Funding Policy (in French) for complete details. Note that students enrolled in a doctoral program in Mathematics or Statistics may apply for an End of Program scholarship from ESP for their fifth year of study, if applicable.
Funding
Research supervisors often offer funding from their grants. We therefore strongly encourage applicants to identify potential research supervisors and contact them to express their interest and explore funding opportunities. Here is a list of the professors in our department by research interests: https://dms.umontreal.ca/en/research/research-interests. We also encourage applicants to apply for all scholarships for which they are eligible.
Christian-Léger scholarship
Established following a generous donation from Professor Christian Léger of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the Christian-Léger Scholarship Fund aims to contribute to the dynamism and expertise in Statistics within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics by offering a graduate entrance scholarship to students. One scholarship of $5,000 per year is awarded to a student beginning or about to begin a Master's program in Statistics with a thesis.
Awardees
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Vincent Fontaine |
| 2024 | Annie Houtekamer |
Faculty of Arts and Sciences scholarships
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences offers several scholarships. You will find all the information on this website (in French).
Funding agencies’ scholarships
Several funding agencies offer scholarships:
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR),
- Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ),
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
An email describing the eligibility requirements and how to apply will be sent annually to students' institutional email addresses.
ESP scholarships
ESP (graduate and postdoctoral studies, in French, Études supérieures et postdoctorales) offer several scholarships. You will find all the information on this website.
Serge-Bissonnette scholarship
The Serge-Bissonnette scholarship is made possible by a donation from the family of Mr. Serge Bissonnette. One scholarship of $5,000 per year is awarded to a graduate student in Mathematics for academic excellence, as well as research potential, leadership, and communication skills. An email outlining the eligibility requirements and application process will be sent annually to the students' institutional email address.
Awardees
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Aleksandr Trufanov |
| 2024 | Blanche Mongeon |
| 2023 | Théo Pinet |
| 2022 | Stelios Sachpazis and Charles Sénécal |
| 2021 | Philippe Robitaille-Grou |
| 2020 | Kunjakanan Nath |
| 2019 | Dominique Rathel-fournier |
| 2018 | Antoine Giard and Jonathan Godin |
| 2017 | Jean Lagacé |
| 2016 | Frédéric Ouimet |
| 2015 | Poclaire Kenmogne Gtougaimbo |
| 2014 | Guillaume Roy-Fortin |
| 2013 | Lenka Motlochova |
| 2012 | Guillaume Poliquin and Michelle Larouche |
| 2011 | François Charest |
Serge-Tardif scholarship
The Serge-Tardif scholarship is made possible by a donation from the family of Professor Serge Tardif, who passed away in September 1998. One scholarship of $5,000 per year is awarded to a graduate student in Statistics for academic excellence, research potential, leadership, and communication skills. An email outlining the eligibility requirements and application process will be sent annually to students' institutional email addresses.
Awardees
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Thanh Liem Huynh |
| 2024 | Gabriel Fortin-Leblanc |
| 2023 | Guillaume Huguet |
| 2022 | Ismaël Afolabi Assani |
| 2021 | Bruno Monsia |
| 2020 | Kassimou Abdoul Haki Maoude |
| 2019 | Vanessa McNealis |
| 2018 | Simon Fontaine et Rebecca Privé |
| 2017 | Nicolas Grenon-Godbout |
| 2016 | Aurélien Guetsop Nangue |
| 2015 | Joël Sango |
| 2014 | Ayi Ajavon |
| 2013 | Joseph Tagne |
| 2012 | Folly Adjogou |
| 2011 | Maciej Augustyniak |