Awards - Concordia University

About the Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarship is a prestigious postgraduate award that funds two to three years of graduate study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Scholars may pursue any full-time postgraduate degree offered by the university, including second undergraduate degrees (e.g., a BA in a new field), taught Master’s programs, or research degrees such as the MPhil or DPhil.

The Scholarship covers Oxford University and college fees, provides an annual stipend, and includes two economy-class flights - one to the UK at the start of the scholarship, and one back to Canada upon completion of studies.

Each year, 11 Rhodes Scholarships are awarded to Canadians, including two specifically for candidates from Quebec.

The award was created to develop outstanding leaders committed to public service, international understanding, and peace. Rhodes Scholars are selected not only for academic excellence, but also for integrity of character, leadership potential and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.

To apply as a Canadian applicant, you must:

Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.8
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Be at least 18 and not yet 25 years old on October 1 in the year of application.
Have either:
completed an undergraduate degree before taking up the scholarship, or
be on track to complete the degree by the following summer (i.e. have no more than 30 credits remaining at the time of application).

For full eligibility details, consult the Rhodes Scholarship eligibility criteria.

The competition opens in early June each year and closes in late September. Because the application process requires considerable time and planning, we encourage you to begin preparing several months in advance.

Get started with these steps:

Review the full selection criteria and guidelines for the Rhodes Scholarship Canada and view the Rhodes Application Guide to understand the requirements.
Attend a Student Success Centre information session for tailored advice and tips on preparing a strong scholarship application. See upcoming sessions.
Begin preparing your personal statement, academic CV, reference letters and transcripts as early as possible.

About the McCall MacBain Scholarship

The McCall MacBain Scholarship is a fully funded graduate scholarship for study at McGill University in Montreal. It covers:

Full tuition and fees for any eligible Master’s program or second-entry professional undergraduate program (such as law, medicine, or dentistry)
A living stipend of $2,000/month
Access to a comprehensive enrichment program, including mentorship, interdisciplinary learning and a global community of scholars.

McCall MacBain Scholars are selected for their exceptional character, commitment to community engagement, leadership potential and intellectual curiosity. They are individuals who strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others, and who demonstrate resilience, humility and a willingness to take meaningful risks.

To be eligible, you must:

Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada
Have a bachelor’s degree, or be on track to graduate by August of the following year
Be applying to an eligible full-time Master’s or professional program at McGill

In addition to meeting academic requirements, the selection committee evaluates:

Exceptional character
Community engagement
Leadership potential
Entrepreneurial spirit
Academic strength and intellectual curiosity

Applications open in early June and close in September (for Canadian applicants).

Get started with these steps:

Visit the McCall MacBain Scholarships website to review eligibility, deadlines and application details.
Attend an information session:
The Student Success Centre hosts information sessions for tailored advice and tips on preparing a strong scholarship application. These sessions provide a Concordia-specific perspective, including GPA considerations, timelines and tips from past applicants. See upcoming sessions.
You can also attend a McCall MacBain-hosted online information session for direct insights from the scholarship team, application workshops and Q&A sessions. Browse McCall MacBain’s upcoming info session.
Start preparing early! The application includes essays, references, transcripts, and may involve multiple rounds of interviews.

Note: The McCall MacBain Scholarship runs a separate international competition for students not based in Canada. If you are an international student at Concordia, check which stream applies to you.

About the Schwarzman Scholars Program

The Schwarzman Scholars program is a fully funded, one-year Master’s degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China — one of the country’s top academic institutions.

Modelled after the Rhodes Scholarship, the Schwarzman program is designed to build future global leaders by bringing together young people from around the world to explore leadership, public policy, international relations, economics and business in a Chinese and global context.

Scholars live and study together in an intensive, immersive environment and participate in leadership development training, travel seminars, mentorship and cultural exchange. The degree is taught in English, and no prior knowledge of Mandarin is required.

The Schwarzman Scholarship includes:

Full tuition and fees
Room and board
Travel to and from Beijing
In-country study tours
A personal stipend
Health insurance and course materials

To apply, you must:

Be 18–28 years old as of August 1 of the year you would begin the program
Hold an undergraduate degree (or be on track to complete one before the program begins)
Demonstrate strong leadership abilities, academic excellence, and a commitment to understanding other cultures
Be proficient in English

Non-native English speakers must submit English proficiency test scores (TOEFL iBT: 100+ or IELTS: 7.0+), unless they have studied at an English-language institution for at least two years at the undergraduate or graduate level.

View the full eligibility details.