Awards & scholarships
Institute for Co-operative Education students are among the most exceptional students on campus — and we know how hard they work. The Institute offers several awards and scholarships that recognize student achievement, by giving a little extra financial support.
Every spring, the Institute hosts the Co-op Awards of Recognition Event (CARE), celebrating those students and employers who go the extra mile! This includes the Chenfeng Huang Memorial Scholarship.
In addition to our Institute awards, we often nominate our excellent students for External awards.

Nomination process
The online nomination forms for CARE are sent out via email in March every year.
List of awards and criteria
**This award does NOT require an application**
Criteria:
- The candidate must maintain good standing at the Institute
- The candidate must maintain strong academic standing
- The candidate has excelled in his/her work terms and received excellent evaluations from the employer
- The candidate has been an ambassador for co-op and has made significant contributions to Co-op
Criteria:
- The candidate must be registered full-time in the Accountancy undergraduate program
- The candidate must be a member in good standing of the Institute
- The candidate must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 and have a B minimum in all accounting courses
- The candidate has completed at least two work terms by the time the application is submitted
- The candidate must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
- The candidate has completed a minimum of two courses in accounting and a minimum of one course in tax.
In memory of Mme Françoise Laurette Presseau.
Criteria:
- The candidate must be a full-time Co-op student in the final year of his/her academic program and is working towards a Bachelor’s/Baccalaureate degree at Concordia
- The candidate has completed or is registered for a third work term
- The candidate must maintain excellent academic standing and excellent standing at the Institute
- The candidate has received above average work term evaluations
- The candidate has demonstrated leadership and commitment to co-op, such as participating in mentoring students, volunteering at various Co-op events, etc.
**This award does NOT require an application**
The award will be granted through competition, based on academic merit, among third year full time students who self identify as female pursuing a Bachelors degree in STEM at the university and who are enrolled in a co-op program.
- The candidate must be a self identified female student.
- The candidate must currently be enrolled in their third year in a STEM program of studies (sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics).
- The candidate must be enrolled in a co-op program.
- The candidate must have completed or be completing a co-op internship at CAE.
- The candidate must be eligible to work in Canada either as a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or with a valid work permit.
Preference will be given to students who present a strong overall portfolio and demonstrate long-term interest towards the Defence and Security industry.
In memory of Chenfeng Huang.
The Chenfeng Huang Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Chenfeng Huang, retired Co-op Associate Director of the Institute who passed away in 2018. Chen was the beating heart of Co-op. She was a dear colleague, mentor and friend. The Chenfeng Huang Memorial Scholarship recognizes a current Co-op undergraduate student.
Students who apply for this award should exemplify the character traits that Chen possessed: dependability, personal accountability, collaborative practices, intellectual inquisitiveness, inspires others to contribute in the workplace and within the Co-op community.
Criteria:
- The candidate must have 2 Co-op work terms completed or in progress
- The candidate will be selected based on academic merit
- The candidate must be a full-time student
- The candidate must provide a letter of support from an employer or a professor in support of their application
Criteria:
- The candidate must have followed all the mentorship requirements and code of conduct for mentoring relationships
- The candidate must maintain strong academic standing
- The candidate must maintain good standing at the Institute, i.e. attending required seminars, etc.
- The candidate must have demonstrated full commitment to the mentorship program, be passionate about giving back to the Institute, their community and helping others, and be innovative and creative in his/her approach to mentoring other students
Criteria:
- The candidate is a strong advocate of and a vigorous ambassador for the Institute
- The candidate has gone above and beyond what is expected of an Institute student in terms of helping promote the Co-op and C.Edge offerings by guiding and integrating new students
- The candidate actively participates and helps out in various Institute related events and activities such as Concordia Open House, Institute Orientation Sessions, Co-op Student Showcase, etc.
- The candidate demonstrates strong leadership skills and provides input into how to promote and improve the Institute
- The candidate maintains good standing at the Institute
**This award does NOT require an application**
Criteria:
- The candidate must maintain excellent academic standing and obtain the highest CGPA among the Co-op students in Translation with no failed courses
- The candidate must maintain good standing at the Institute
- The candidate has received above average work term evaluations
**This award does NOT require an application**
Criteria:
- The candidate has gone above and beyond what is expected of a Co-op student in terms of contributing and making a difference to the company or organization
- The candidate has demonstrated exceptional skills, qualities and personal attributes that employers appreciate and require
- The candidate has made significant, tangible contributions within the company and to projects that the Co-op student is assigned to or may have created
- The candidate has received above average work term evaluations
**This award does NOT require an application**
Criteria:
- For excellent students in Concordia's Economics Co-op program
- Awarded through the Department of Economics
Criteria:
- The candidate must be a member in good standing of the Institute
- The candidate must have a cumulative GPA over 3.0 with no failed courses
- The candidate must have completed at least one work term
- The candidate must participate in volunteer work or extra-curricular activities dedicated to building healthier communities
Criteria:
- The candidate must have completed at least one work term
- The candidate must provide an example of a challenge on a work term and how they overcame that challenge. The challenge may be technical (science-related) or interpersonal (non-science-related). Some examples include, how you solved a scientific problem, made a process better for your team/supervisor/workplace, any promotions you may have received, and or how you learned to take on more leadership, build confidence, have a tough conversation that led to something positive. You may use several examples
- The candidate must be a student enrolled in a Bachelor/Baccalaureate degree majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics or Biology programs in the Faculty of Arts and Science
- The candidate must be a member in good standing of the Institute
- There is no GPA requirement for this award
Criteria:
- Applicants must be Canadian, permanent residents or international Full-Time students in third year who are working towards a Bachelor’s degree in an faculty at the university
- The award recipient has demonstrated strong leadership skills and has had a profound impact on student life or within the Concordia community.
- The candidate must be in the final year of his/her academic program and have completed or is registered for a third work term.
- The candidate must also maintain excellent standing at the Institute for Co-operative Education.