Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards for Undergraduate Students at Concordia University
Please note that students may hold only one (1) of the following
types of Concordia University awards during a given academic year:
- Entrance Scholarships
- Entrance Bursaries
- In-Course Scholarships
- In-Course Bursaries
Holding more than one of these scholarships or bursaries is not allowed
unless expressly authorised by the University Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards
Committee.
At Concordia University, undergraduate scholarships, bursaries, and
awards are overseen and administered by the Undergraduate Scholarship and Awards
Committee, as mandated by the University Senate. The Undergraduate Scholarship and Awards
Committee is composed of a Chairperson, four faculty members, the Director of the
Financial Aid and Awards Office, with other Financial Aid and Awards Office staff members
in supporting roles.
Unless otherwise stated, all scholarships, bursaries, and awards are
granted to full-time students who are Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents.
Entrance Scholarships
are available to full-time students entering university studies for the first time.
Candidates are selected by Faculties/Schools in co-operation with the Financial Aid and Awards Office, and
in certain cases, in co-operation with academic departments as well. Selection is automatic,
based on academic ranking as assigned by the University in the course of admission file
processing. For some Entrance Scholarships, selection is based on submission of a
portfolio and/or other specific materials. Only selected candidates are notified.
In-Course Scholarships are available to students who have
completed the previous academic year in full-time study at Concordia University. A limited
number of In-Course Scholarships are open to part-time students. The majority are
available to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents only. Most In-Course Scholarships
are automatically awarded by the Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Committee on the
basis of the student’s grade point average achieved at Concordia during the preceding
academic year. Some In-Course Scholarships require students to apply; others have
additional eligibility criteria such as contribution to student life, or enrolment in a
particular study discipline, etc.
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Entrance Bursaries are available to students entering
university studies for the first time. Entrance Bursaries require completion of an
Entrance Bursary application form, which must be submitted along with various supporting
documents directly to the Financial Aid and Awards Office. Eligibility is determined
following a financial needs test, a review of the candidate’s academic ranking as
assigned during admission application processing, and an appreciation of the
applicant’s personal statements on the Entrance Bursary application form.
In-Course Bursaries are available to students who have
completed at least one term of full-time study at Concordia University. A limited number
of In-Course Bursaries are available to part-time students. In-Course Bursaries are
awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement at Concordia University, financial need,
and applicants’ personal statements. Other eligibility requirements may apply in some
cases.
International Student Tuition Bursaries are available to full-time
Undergraduate Students who pay international student tuition rates. The International Student Tuition
Bursaries are awarded on the basis of scholastic achievment, financial need and the applicant's
personal statement. For more info visit HERE
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Awards are generally similar to scholarships, except that they
have one or more additional eligibility criteria, such as a letter of intent or an
applicant statement, contribution to student life at the University, a particular level of
performance in a certain course, and so on. Most are restricted to students in particular
degrees or concentrations. In many cases, there is no specific grade point average
requirement, although all candidates must be in satisfactory academic standing. All awards
are of the In-Course type, open to currently enrolled students. Selection is made by the
Financial Aid and Awards Office. In some cases, selection is also made on the advice of
University departments, according to the eligibility specifications of each award.
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The Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Committee and the Financial Aid and Awards Office would
like to express their deepest gratitude and appreciation to the ever-growing number of donors and sponsors who
provide generous support and recognition to students through the establishment of Undergraduate scholarships,
bursaries, and awards every year at Concordia University. These programs not only greatly contribute to the
academic and personal success of our students today, but they also serve as a solid foundation for tomorrow's
achievements.
Donors wishing to establish new scholarships, bursaries, and awards for Undergraduate Students
are encouraged to contact the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations. Please visit the
Giving To Concordia website
for information on establishing new awards, and other meaningful ways of supporting Concordia
University and its students.