Application-based awards
Review current listings of Concordia awards and those offered by external organizations and foundations.
Applications are now open for awards based on specific criteria. Browse the awards to see if you're eligible and apply by December 1.
Brian T. Counihan Scholarship for Outstanding Contribution to Student Life
This scholarship was established in honour of Brian T. Counihan’s contributions to student life over his 25 years as the first Dean of Students of Concordia University.
This scholarship is awarded based on scholastic achievement combined with outstanding contribution to student life.
Requirements
| 2,000 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Candidates are required to have completed one full academic year or equivalent | |
| Undergraduate or Graduate level of study (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral students only - not open to Independent Students, Visiting Students, or those in Graduate Diploma programs). All candidates must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.30. |
Lambda School Tuition Award
The Lambda Scholarship Foundation was established to financially aid LGBTQ2I students registered in a postsecondary degree. It is a volunteer-driven organization with board members drawn from the community, government, and academia. This award is open to any qualifying student who is an active member in the Queer Concordia student group.
Requirements
| 2,500 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Open to newly admitted and current students studying in any undergrdauate program part-time or full-time | |
| Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 |
The Laura Smyth Groening Scholarship For Indigenous Students
The Laura Smyth Groening award for Indigenous Students was established by the generosity of Emily McDonald in memory of her mom Laura Smyth Groening (1949-2016). Laura was an associate professor in the Department of English and over the course of an accomplished career authored many books and inspired many students. She was a strong believer in social equity and of particular importance to her were the rights and welfare of indigenous peoples.
This scholarship is reserved for newly admitted full-time and part-time Indigenous students of Canada in any faculty at Concordia University.
Requirements
| 1,000 | |
| Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents | |
| First Nations, Métis and Inuit students of Canada - | |
| First year full- or part-time undergraduate students |
Queen of Angels Academy Foundation Memorial Award
Open to students who are newly admitted to a bachelor’s program. Applications must either be a Queen of Angels Academy alumna, have been enrolled at the Queen of Angels Academy in 2013-2014, or is a child or grandchild of a Queen of Angels Academy alumna.
Requirements
| 2,500 | |
| Newly admitted to a bachelor’s program for Fall 2025 on the basis of completion of CEGEP and must meet one of the 3 criterions listed on the application form |
Garnet Key Entrance Award
The Garnet Key Entrance Award is intended to encourage and reward students pursuing an undergraduate degree program at the University, whose commitment and spirit towards community involvement and academic excellence reflect the values exemplified by Garnet Key Society.
This award is open to new students only, enrolled in any bachelor’s degree program.
Requirements
| 800 | |
| Applicants must be studying full-time for the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 terms. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher. Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students are eligible. |
The Colors of Concordia Award
This award was established in 2005 through the fundraising efforts of members and friends of the Colors of Concordia Team, which has had over 200 participants from 62 countries in Montréal’s annual Tour de l’Ile for several years. The guiding philosophy of the Colors of Concordia Team, and the Colors of Concordia Award, resides in promoting awareness, cooperation, cultural integration, and communication, and the bringing together of different cultural communities.
As such, the purpose of this award is to encourage and reward a full-time students enrolled in a bachelor’s program at Concordia, who has demonstrated initiative in trying to unite people from different cultures (religious, ethnic, sovereign) and who remains committed to promoting cultural integration.
Requirements
- Value $1,000
- Open to Canadian, Permanent Residents and International Students
- Candidates are required to have completed one full academic year or equivalent with a GPA of 2.0
Leadership in Sustainability Shuffle Award
Created in 2019 by the Shuffle 30 team known as “Shuffle for the Climate”, this in-course scholarship is awarded to a high-performing student who is in a sustainability undergraduate program (details on the form) and who demonstrates sustainability leadership on campus
The Scholarship shall be granted through competition, based on academic merit, among full or part-time students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at the University within the specific Sustainability-related programs, and meeting the requirements listed in the application form
Requirements
| 2,500 | |
| Open to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Candidates are required to have completed one full academic year or equivalent with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.30 or higher in an Environmental Sustainability program | |
| Open to full-time and part-time students |
Loyola Foundation Inc. Entrance Scholarship
These scholarships were created through several endowment funds established by numerous donors wishing to support Loyola College. Their donations became part of the Loyola Foundation shortly after its creation in 1973 to be used for objectives, activities and purposes that would foster and maintain the tradition and spirit of Loyola College. At its closure in 2003, the Loyola Foundation Inc. created a permanent endowment at Concordia University which will fund the Loyola Foundation Inc. Entrance Scholarship program, honour the generosity of its donors, carry on the tradition and spirit of Loyola College, and recognize the academic excellence and good character of Loyola High School graduates in perpetuity.
Requirements
| 2,000 | |
| Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents | |
| All applicants must be graduates of Loyola High School in Montreal and newly admitted to a Bachelor’s program at Concordia University for Fall 2025 on the basis of completion of CEGEP or equivalent. | |
| Students who meet the eligibility requirements but were admitted to Concordia University for the Winter 2025 semester may apply to be considered for this scholarship |
Susan Levin-Woods Scholarship
This award was established in 1988 by Susan Levin-Woods, a graduate of Concordia University. This scholarship is available to a Canadian woman who has demonstrated excellence in her studies and who is pursuing a degree on a full or part-time basis, while following a career path or bringing up a family.
Requirements
| 2,350 | |
| This award is open to female Canadian citizens pursuing a degree in any area of study at Concordia. Student needs to have successfully completed at least 30 credits with a GPA of at least 3.30. Applicants must be full-time or part-time at Concordia University in Fall/Winter 2025-2026 |
Vincent, Olga and Denis Nicolas-Diniacopoulos Scholarships
The Vincent, Olga and Denis Nicolas-Diniacopoulos Scholarships Program was created in 2000 through the generosity of the late Mrs. Olga Nicolas-Diniacopoulos. Her son, the late Professor Denis Diniacopoulos, taught at Concordia University in the department of Communication Studies for over twenty years, until his retirement in 1996.
These annual scholarships are intended to encourage excellent full-time students who are pursuing their undergraduate studies at Concordia University in a Major, Specialization, or Honours, in the areas of Classics, Communication Studies, Mathematics or Psychology. In addition, the purpose of these scholarships is to encourage students who express and can demonstrate an interest in interdisciplinary studies.
Requirements
| 3,000 | |
| Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents | |
| GPA 3.30 | |
| Full-time for fall 2025 and winter 2026 |
Robert V. Tucker Memorial Award
The Robert V. Tucker Memorial Award is intended to encourage and reward promising full-time students who have taken a non-traditional educational path to reach their current academic status.
Applicants must demonstrate the intention of pursuing a career in Actuarial Mathematics, a dedicated work ethic, and a willingness to help others in need
Requirements
| 2,150.00 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Applicants must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts with a Specialization in Actuarial Mathematics, or the Bachelor of Science with a Specialization in Actuarial Mathematics/Finance, in their second year of studies (or higher). | |
| Full-time for fall 2025 and winter 2026 |
Pariso Scholarship in Communication Studies
This essay competition scholarship for Undergraduate students was established in 2006 through the benevolence of Mr. Stephen Pariso, BA 2004, and Ms. Shauna Vineberg-Pariso.
Requirements
| 1,250.00 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| GPA 3.30 Applicants must be enrolled in the Communication Studies program, in their second year of studies (or higher). | |
| Full-time in fall 2025 and winter 2026 |
Nawaf Al-Rufaie Scholarship in Communication Studies
This scholarship for full-time students in Communication Studies was established in 2006 in memory of Nawaf Al-Rufaie, by his family. The Nawaf Al-Rufaie Scholarship in Communication Studies is intended to encourage and reward talented Communication Studies students at Concordia University who exemplify the characteristics of Nawaf Al-Rufaie, BA Communication Studies 2004.
Nawaf was a beloved member of the Montreal music community, a dear son, brother and uncle, as well as an ambitious student with a great passion for education, the arts and social justice. Through his friends and family, Nawaf's pioneering creativity continues to inspire and empower many people. He left a lasting legacy that is remembered by all that knew him."
Requirements
| 500.00 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| GPA 3.30 Applicants must be enrolled in the Communication Studies program and in their second year (or higher) | |
| Full-time in fall 2025 and winter 2026 |
La bourse in Memoriam Kelly Oliel Award
La bourse in memoriam Kelly Oliel Award was created by the Département d’études françaises to honour the memory of former student Kelly Oliel, who passed away in July 2022 after a valiant battle with Ewing's sarcoma. The Award will assist an undergraduate student who, like Kelly, combines strong academic achievement with participation in Department and volunteer activities.
Requirements
| 1,200 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| GPA 3.30 Enrolled in a course of study leading to a Bachelor's of Translation (Specialization, co-op or major) from the Département d'études françaises, in second year of studies or beyond. | |
| Full-time in fall 2025 and winter 2026 |
Samuel Jacobson & Goldie Schacter-Jacobson Award
Established in 2014, the Samuel Jacobson and Goldie Schacter-Jacobson Award recognizes community involvement and encourages full-time students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in History.
Requirements
| 500.00 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Applicants must be enrolled full-time for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 in the Bachelor of Arts degree – majoring in History | |
| Applicants must be in their second year (or higher) |
Carlini-DeLuca Undergraduate RISE Award for Resilience In Science & Engineering Pathways to Success
The Carlini-Deluca Undergraduate RISE Award -for Resilience In Science & Engineering Pathways to Success was established in recognition of remarkable undergraduate students in Science and Engineering, who are future focused and optimistic about their path to success despite navigating through personal strain and exceptional challenges.
Requirements
| 1,500 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Minimum GPA of 3.30 | |
| Applicants must be in their second year or higher, studying full-time in fall 2025 and winter 2026 |
Global News Scholars Award
The Global News Scholars Award is granted through competition, based on academic merit, demonstrated academic excellence and involvement in causes within the Black community. The award is open to students in journalism, with preference to students who can demonstrate their involvment in causes within the Black community through a one-page statement.
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee made up of the Chair of the Journalism department or delegate, as Chair the selection committee, with two other members of the Journalism Department. The selection committee will review the applications and recommend the recipients to the Undergraduate Awards and Awards Committee (USAC) via Financial Aid and Awards (FAAO)
Requirements
| 1,000 | |
| Open to Canadian Citizens ad Permanent Residents only | |
| Minimum GPA of 3.00 | |
| Full-time in fall 2025 and winter 2026 enrolled in the Journalism bachelor's degree |
RGA Life Reinsurance Company of Canada Scholarship
The RGA Scholarship program aims to recognize outstanding University students, as well as assist in efforts to advance EDI in our communities which we live and work. The RGA Life Reinsurance Company of Canada Scholarship will help address some of the social and economic systemic inequities that continue to disadvantage and prevent Black, Indigenous, and LGTBQIA+ communities from accessing post-secondary education.
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Requirements
| 5,000 | |
| Open to Canadian Citizens ad Permanent Residents only | |
| Minimum GPA of 3.3 | |
| Full-time in fall 2025 and winter 2026 enrolled in Mathematics, Computer Sciences and Business (Economics, BComm, and Computer Science, Actuarial Math, Actuarial Math & Finance, and Mathematical and Computational Finance) |
Robert Daniel Ball Memorial Award
This scholarship was established in 1999 in memory of Robert Daniel Ball, a student of Music at Concordia University. Robert Daniel Ball was a remarkable individual who never let his illness get him down; he always maintained a sense of self-worth and optimism.
| 1,000.00 | |
| This award is open to full-time undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major of Specialization in Music | |
| Applicants must be in their third year of studies. | |
| Applicants must demonstrate a sensitivity to the world in some notable fashion, either by helping others or through overcoming some personal obstacle. |
Gregory John Barker Award
This award was established by the family and friends of Gregory John Barker, BFA Music 2008 With Distinction, in his memory. Gregory John Barker was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend to many. He embraced life fully with great cheerfulness, single-mindedness, resourcefulness, and rugged independence. He was never satisfied with the status quo but always moved forward to face new challenges and to seek new pathways. He stubbornly danced to his own drum, often ignoring traditional conventions. Fully bilingual, he was very sociable and engaged readily with people.
Requirements
| 1,075.00 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Department of Music | |
| Full-time full-time undergraduate student |
Heather and Erin Walker Humanitarian Award
This award was established in 1995 by the Faculty of Fine Arts through the donations of colleagues and friends to honour the memories of Heather Walker and her daughter, Erin. An academic advisor in the Office of Student Affairs of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Heather Walker represented our best attitude toward students and both she and her daughter, Erin, were dedicated to humanitarian organizations such as Families for Children, Development and Peace and H.O.P.E.
Awarded annually to a full- or part-time student enrolled in a Bachelor of Fine Arts, selection is made by the Office of Student Affairs, Faculty of Fine Arts based on demonstration of humanitarian service while in the pursuit of excellence in academic, artistic, and community service or related endeavours.
| 1,500.00 | |
| Open to Canadian, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Enrolled in a undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts program. Candidates wishing to apply for this scholarship must submit, along with the application form: A personal statement which demonstrates their commitment to humanitarian activities while in pursuit of excellence in academic and artistic endeavors. | |
| Full-time or part-time for 2025-2026 |
Heather Walker Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1995 by the Faculty of Fine Arts through the donations of colleagues and friends. Heather Walker was an academic advisor in the Office of Student Affairs and she represented our best attitude toward students. She graduated with a BFA in Cinema in 1980, and obtained a second BFA in Photography in 1988. Heather pursued successful artistic activities in Photography and was dedicated to humanitarian organizations such as Families for Children, Development and Peace and H.O.P.E.
This scholarship is available to all full- or part-time students in Photography. The recipient is selected by the Office of Student Affairs, Faculty of Fine Arts, on the basis of artistic and academic achievement, and on commitment to humanitarian activities.
Requirements
| 1,500 | |
| Open to Canadian, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Candidates wishing to apply for this scholarship must submit, along with the application form: A personal statement which demonstrates their commitment to humanitarian activities | |
| Full-time or part-time for 2025-2026 in Photography |
Garnet Menger Award
Established in 1990 in memory of the noted musician and teacher, Garnet Menger, this award is given annually to an outstanding student in any Department of Music program. The award acknowledges and rewards accomplishment in academic, artistic, and student life activities.
Requirements
| 2,500.00 | |
| Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents | |
| The applicant must have completed a minimum of 30 credits at Concordia University | |
| Full-time or part-time undergraduate and graduate student in the second year of study enrolled in the Department of Music |
Truax Awards in Electroacoustic Music
The Truax Award in Electroacoustic Music is supported by the Glenfraser Concordia Endowment, established in 2024 by Simon Fraser University Professor Emeritus Barry Truax and Dr. Guenther Krueger. The award is intended to provide financial support to one or more undergraduate or graduate students at Concordia University who have demonstrated excellence in electroacoustic music composition and research.
Barry Truax is a Professor Emeritus at Simon Fraser University, where he worked with R. Murray Schafer and the World Soundscape Project. He taught courses on sound, audio, and electroacoustic music for 40 years, and directed the Sonic Research Studio. As a composer, he is renowned for his PODX computer music system works and multi-channel soundscape compositions, with over 600 performances worldwide. Barry is a founding member of several organizations including the International Confederation of Electroacoustic Music, the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology, and the Canadian Electroacoustic Community. He has authored books and articles spanning acoustic communication, soundscape analysis, electroacoustic composition, and acoustic ecology.
The Award shall be granted through competition, on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and creative excellence in electroacoustic music composition and research, as assessed by the University.
Requirements
| 1,600.00 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and international students | |
| Minimum GPA 3.3 | |
Open to full-time and part-time students in a program leading to a Bachelor's degree in Music and graduate students in the Individualized Program studying electroacoustic composition/performance, and whose princial supervisor is a professor in Electroacoustic Studies. |
Peter Kruyt Award for Student Leadership and Engagement
This scholarship was established in 1987 by his family to honour the memory of Peter Kent Matthews, who passed away in 1986.
This award is available to all full-time Computer Science students who have completed a minimum of thirty (30) credits in the program, and are entering the second or final year of their undergraduate program, or entering the first or second year of a Master's program.
Requirements
| 5,000 | |
| Open to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Applicants must demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, as well as personal engagement and leadership within the concordia community and community at large. | |
| Applicants must have completed at least one full year at Concordia (or the equivalent) and study full-time in Fall 2025 and Winter 2026. |
Carlini-DeLuca Undergraduate RISE Award for Resilience In Science & Engineering Pathways to Success
The Carlini-Deluca Undergraduate RISE Award -for Resilience In Science & Engineering Pathways to Success was established in recognition of remarkable undergraduate students in Science and Engineering, who are future focused and optimistic about their path to success despite navigating through personal strain and exceptional challenges.
Requirements
| 1,500 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Minimum GPA of 3.30 | |
| Applicants must be in their second year or higher, studying full-time in fall 2025 and winter 2026 |
Morgan Stanley Race & Ethnic Diversity Scholarship
Morgan Stanley values their commitment to diversity and inclusion. The Race & Ethnic Diversity (RED) network embodies this value, with the mission of recruiting, supporting and promoting racially and ethnically diverse talents within Technology. Morgan Stanley is proud to offer the Montreal Race & Ethnic Diversity Awards to undergraduate students pursuing Technology related courses.
This award is open to Canadian, Permanent residents and International Students within the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science and John Molson School of Business in the following Departments:
- Business Technology Management
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science - Computational Arts
- Data Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Mathematical and Computational Finance
Requirements
| 2,500 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| This award will support students from the above disciplines who identify as Black, Southeast Asian, South Asian, and East Asian. | |
| Open to newly admitted full-time and part-time students with a GPA of 3.30 or higher |
Peter Matthews Memorial Scholarship
The Peter Matthews Memorial Scholarship is intended to encourage and reward students currently enrolled in the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department at Concordia University. Candidates will demonstrate academic excellence in combination with community service or involvement at Concordia University, or outside Concordia in the general community. Academic excellence and community involvement are values exemplified by the late Peter Matthews.
Requirements
| 3,500 | |
| Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents | |
| Applicants must be enrolled full time for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 | |
| Minimum GPA of 3.30 |
CIBC Entrance Scholarships in Engineering
Since 2023-2024, CIBC has donated to provide funds for EDI student scholarships for the Gina Cody School of Engineering & Computer Science.
The CIBC Scholarships at Concordia will further the strategy to support a more diverse student body and future workforce within specific areas of engineering and computer science.
Requirements
| 5,000 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Applicants must be in their first year of a full-time course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or software engineering. | |
| Applications must belong or identify with one of the following groups: BIPOC, LGBTQ+, female or disabled. |
Jad Saleh Student Life Award in Engineering
This award was established in 2012 through the generosity of Jad Saleh, B Engr 2012, who wishes to show his gratitude towards Concordia University and inspire other students to become involved in university student life while maintaining academic excellence. Applicants for this award must submit an essay detailing their contributions to student life in the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science through involvement in ECA activities.
Requirements
| 1,500 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Applicants must be enrolled full time for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 in the Bachelor of Engineering, with at least one year of studies completed. | |
| Minimum GPA of 3.00 |
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science Student Life Award
The Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science Student Life Award is intended to encourage and reward Undergraduate students currently enrolled full-time in the faculty, in the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Computer Science programs.
Requirements
| 2,000 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Applicants must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Computer Science program and have at least twenty (20) credits completed toward their degree | |
| Enrolled full-time for fall 2025 and winter 2026 |
RGA Life Reinsurance Company of Canada Scholarship
The RGA Scholarship program aims to recognize outstanding University students, as well as assist in efforts to advance EDI in our communities which we live and work. The RGA Life Reinsurance Company of Canada Scholarship will help address some of the social and economic systemic inequities that continue to disadvantage and prevent Black, Indigenous, and LGTBQIA+ communities from accessing post-secondary education.
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Requirements
| 5,000 | |
| Open to Canadian Citizens ad Permanent Residents only | |
| Minimum GPA of 3.3 | |
| Full-time in fall 2025 and winter 2026 enrolled in Mathematics, Computer Sciences and Business (Economics, BComm, and Computer Science, Actuarial Math, Actuarial Math & Finance, and Mathematical and Computational Finance) |
CIBC Entrance Scholarships at JMSB
Starting in 2023-2024, CIBC has donated to provide funds for EDI student scholarships for the John Molson School of Business.
The CIBC Scholarships at Concordia will further the strategy to support a more diverse student body and future workforce within specific areas of business studies.
Requirements
| 5,000 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Applicants must provide a brief statement (500 words) with details as to belonging or identify with, one of the following groups: BIPOC, LGBTQ+, female, or disabled. | |
| Applicants must be entering their first year of full-time studies for 2025-26. |
Annie Kapraelian and Leon Sabbaghian Armenian Canadian Business Scholarship
The scholarships were established by Leon Sabbaghian (BCom’08) and Annie Kapraelian (BCom’10) are both graduates of Concordia University. They have established the scholarship to encourage and support students pursuing their education at the John Molson School of Business who are also involved in the Concordia Armenian Student’s Union (CASU).
Requirements
| 2,500 | |
| Open to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| This award is open to students at JMSB who are involved in the Concordia Armenian Students’ Union (CASU) with GPA of 2.85 or higher. | |
| Open to Full-time and part-time students |
Rothenberg Wealth Management Scholarship
The Rothenberg Wealth Management Scholarship was established in 2023 to support outstanding undergraduate students that have been historically underrepresented. Rothenberg Wealth Management is a leading Canadian-based independent and employee-owned investment firm with a legacy of over 37 years providing wealth advice, strategies, and solutions to thousands of individuals and families across Canada.
Requirements
| 4,000 | |
| Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents | |
| Must be a student who identifies as black, indigenous, and other people of color | |
| Full-time with GPA of 3.30 or higher who have completed at least one year of study (24 credits) at the John Molson School of Business |
Sogex Accountancy Scholarship
This scholarship was established through the generosity of Georges Massi & family, a Democratic Republic of Congo-born international student who studied in the accounting program and worked in the field. The scholarship was established to support and encourage International Undergraduate students within the John Molson School of Business – Accounting Majors only, who are actively involved in the African community to excel in their desired field of study
Requirements
| 1,000 | |
| International Students within the John Molson School of Business – Accounting Majors only | |
| GPA 3.00 | |
| Full-time and Part-time studies for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 terms |
Magnus Flynn Scholarship - JMSB Undergraduate Student Life Awards 2025-26
This scholarship was established in 1983 to honour Magnus Flynn for his years of devotion to Sir George Williams University and Concordia University. This scholarship is awarded to a student in the John Molson School of Business with high academic standing, and who has made a strong contribution to student life.
These scholarships are available to full-time and part-time students in the John Molson School of Business in their second year or higher.
Requirements
| 600 | |
| Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents only | |
| Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Full-time or part-time studies in JMSB |
Morgan Stanley Race & Ethnic Diversity Scholarship
Morgan Stanley values their commitment to diversity and inclusion. The Race & Ethnic Diversity (RED) network embodies this value, with the mission of recruiting, supporting and promoting racially and ethnically diverse talents within Technology. Morgan Stanley is proud to offer the Montreal Race & Ethnic Diversity Awards to undergraduate students pursuing Technology related courses.
This award is open to Canadian, Permanent residents and International Students within the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science and John Molson School of Business in the following Departments:
- Business Technology Management
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science - Computational Arts
- Data Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Mathematical and Computational Finance
Requirements
| 2,500 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| This award will support students from the above disciplines who identify as Black, Southeast Asian, South Asian, and East Asian. | |
| Open to newly admitted full-time and part-time students with GPA of 3.30 or higher |
Michael V. Richardson Case Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2021 by Michael V. Richardson to give back to the JMSB community that made his university experience so enriching. Mr. Richardson is a former CASA President, Concordia Senator, Valedictorian and Concordia Medal recipient, and continues to be involved in coaching the case competition program, providing future leaders the same mentorship he was fortunate to receive during his time at JMSB. This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrated outstanding impact and leadership by participating in case competitions during their undergraduate degree at JMSB.
Requirements
| 1,000 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program from the John Molson School of Business, with at least one year of studies completed. Applications must have participated in at least one CASE competition during their undergraduate degree | |
| Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 full-time with GPA of 3.30 or higher |
RGA Life Reinsurance Company of Canada Scholarship
The RGA Scholarship program aims to recognize outstanding University students, as well as assist in efforts to advance EDI in our communities which we live and work. The RGA Life Reinsurance Company of Canada Scholarship will help address some of the social and economic systemic inequities that continue to disadvantage and prevent Black, Indigenous, and LGTBQIA+ communities from accessing post-secondary education.
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Requirements
| 5,000 | |
| Open to Canadian Citizens ad Permanent Residents only | |
| Minimum GPA of 3.3 | |
| Full-time in fall 2025 and winter 2026 enrolled in Mathematics, Computer Sciences and Business (Economics, BComm, and Computer Science, Actuarial Math, Actuarial Math & Finance, and Mathematical and Computational Finance) |
CASA Awards - JMSB Undergraduate Student Life Awards 2025-26
This awards program was established in 1990 by the Commerce and Administration Students’ Association. It is awarded annually to full-time and part-time students on the basis of scholastic performance and contribution to student life in the John Molson School of Business. |
Requirements
| 1,000 (full-time) $500 (part-time) | |
| Open to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International students | |
| Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Full-time or part-time studies in JMSB |
Brian T. Counihan Scholarship for Outstanding Contribution to Student Life
This award was established in 1995 in honour of Brian T. Counihan's contributions to student life over his 25-year tenure as the first Dean of Students of Concordia University. This scholarship is awarded, at the discretion of the Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Committee and upon recommendation by a staff member, in recognition of contribution to student life and academic achievement, to a student, without restriction to level of study, student status or citizenship.
Requirements
| 2,000 | |
| Open to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students | |
| Candidates are required to have completed one full academic year or equivalent | |
| Undergraduate or Graduate level of study (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral students only - not open to Independent Students, Visiting Students, or those in Graduate Diploma programs). All candidates must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.30. |
Truax Awards in Electroacoustic Music / Glenfraser-Concordia Endowment
The Truax Award in Electroacoustic Music is supported by the Glenfraser Concordia Endowment, established in 2024 by Simon Fraser University Professor Emeritus Barry Truax and Dr. Guenther Krueger. The award is intended to provide financial support to one or more undergraduate or graduate students at Concordia University who have demonstrated excellence in electroacoustic music composition and research.
Barry Truax is a Professor Emeritus at Simon Fraser University, where he worked with R. Murray Schafer and the World Soundscape Project. He taught courses on sound, audio, and electroacoustic music for 40 years, and directed the Sonic Research Studio. As a composer, he is renowned for his PODX computer music system works and multi-channel soundscape compositions, with over 600 performances worldwide. Barry is a founding member of several organizations including the International Confederation of Electroacoustic Music, the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology, and the Canadian Electroacoustic Community. He has authored books and articles spanning acoustic communication, soundscape analysis, electroacoustic composition, and acoustic ecology.
The Award shall be granted through competition, on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and creative excellence in electroacoustic music composition and research, as assessed by the University.
Requirements
| 1,600.00 | |
| Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and international students | |
| Minimum GPA 3.3 | |
Open to full-time and part-time students in a program leading to a Bachelor's degree in Music and graduate students in the Individualized Program studying electroacoustic composition/performance, and whose princial supervisor is a professor in Electroacoustic Studies. |
Peter Matthews Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1987 by his family to honour the memory of Peter Kent Matthews, who passed away in 1986. This award is available to all full-time Computer Science students who have completed a minimum of thirty (30) credits in the program, and are entering the second or final year of their undergraduate program, or entering the first or second year of a Master's program.
Candidates must demonstrate community service and involvement in addition to academic excellence.
Requirements
| 3,500 | |
| Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents | |
| Applicants must be enrolled full time for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 | |
| Minimum GPA of 3.30 |
External awards
A large number of scholarships, awards, and bursaries offered by a variety of external organizations, companies and foundations go unclaimed each year. Do not miss out on these opportunities!
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We are absolutely thrilled to announce that one of our Concordia students was selected to receive the 2025 RCAF Foundation Scholarship this year. This achievement reflects their outstanding commitment and potential in the field of aviation
Keep up the amazing work!
External award resources
Available external awards
Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship
Recognize and reward academic achievement of senior high school students and encourage them to pursue post-secondary studies.
Requirements
| 2,500 | |
| Canadian citizens, permanent resident of Alberta | |
| Full-time |
Allied Van Lines Scholarship 2024
Allied Van Lines is proud to be offering qualifying Canadian students and chance to apply for our new scholarship, which is intended for students across the areas of business, logistics, and similar fields. Four qualified candidates will be selected to receive an award amount of $1,000 each. Read ahead to find out how you can enter!
Requirements
| 1,000 (4) | |
| Canadian citizens or permanent resident | |
| Full-time |
Bridges EDU Scholarship
The BridgesEDU $1,000 Scholarship for Canadian Students is designed to help one winning applicant pay for education costs.
Requirements
| 1,000 | |
| Canadian citizens, permanent resident and International students | |
| Full-time |
Canadian-Ukraine Foundation (CUF)
The CUF Bursary Fund for Displaced Post-Secondary Ukrainian Students will provide financial assistance to displaced Ukrainians enrolled in Canadian post-secondary learning institutions.
An initial $300,000 contribution by the Canada-Ukraine Foundation to the CUF Bursary Fund will allow for 60 successful applicants to be awarded $5,000 each toward their post-secondary costs.
Bourse MEDTEQ+ Diance-Cote
La Bourse MEDTEQ+ Diane-Côté vise à stimuler la diversité, la créativité, le développement de talents et l’émergence de la relève entrepreneuriale féminine en innovation afin de contribuer à la santé de la population québécoise par le biais de développement de nouvelles technologies. À la suite du départ à la retraite de la première présidente-directrice générale de MEDTEQ+, Mme Diane Côté, un regroupement d’acteurs clés incluant MEDTEQ+, Innovitech et Mme Côté à titre personnel ont mis sur pied un programme de bourses ayant comme objectif d’encourager la relève féminine à poursuivre des études supérieures universitaires en génie dont le projet a une application pour le domaine de la santé.
Requirements
S'identifier comme femme et ; être inscrite à temps plein ou être en démarche d’admission pour un programme d’études supérieures en recherche au plus tard pour le trimestre suivant. Ce programme doit mener à l’obtention d’un diplôme de maîtrise ou de doctorat en génie d’une université québécoise. | |
| Avoir la citoyenneté canadienne ou la résidence permanente. |
Foster Children Bursary Program
Requirements
| 2,000 | |
| Previously a foster child with an official Canadian or American foster care program | |
| Canadian or American Citizen or Permanent Resident | |
| Full-time |
Forces AVENIR
Forces AVENIR aims to recognize, honour and promote the engagement of students in projects that contribute to the development of socially conscious, responsible, active and persevering citizens who are both dedicated to their community and open to the world.
Requirements
| 2,000-15,000 (various grants) | |
| Cannot be a former receipent of a Forces Avenir university award in the Personality Avenir category | |
| Canadia, Permanent Resident, International students | |
| Full-time |
Hellamaid Scholarship Program
Hellamaid Scholarship, is a $500 award given every semester designed to support Canadian students in their academic pursuits. This scholarship is open to students enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at any accredited Canadian college or university.
Requirements
| 500 | |
| Commitment to community service or volunteer work, particularly in areas related to health, well-being, or cleanlines | |
| Canadian citizen, Permanent resident | |
| Full-time undergraduate or postgraduate program |
Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal
Every year, thanks to the incredible generosity of many donors, the Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF) offers scholarships to students interested in a wide range of academic pursuits. These scholarships are available for CEGEP, undergraduate, graduate, and other studies across various disciplines.
Modern Métis Woman Scholarship
The Modern Métis Woman Scholarship was created to empower Métis women and to support them in their pursuit of higher education.
This scholarship offers one recipient each year financial assistance to help remove barriers to education and enable them to achieve their academic and professional goals.
The aim is to equip Métis women with the tools to be successful, contribute to their communities, and continue to strengthen Métis culture and heritage
Requirements
| 1000-1500 word essay | |
| Canadian Citizen | |
| Full-time, Métis female student |
CIBPA (Canadian-Italian Business & Professional Association) Foundation Bursary
Since its establishment in 1961, the Foundation has proudly distributed over $4 million in support of higher education for students of Italian origin in Quebec.
Under the leadership of our current President, Mr. Domenic Diaco, Associate Wealth Advisor at Polcari Polcaro Resciniti Group | RBC Wealth Management | RBC Dominion Securities Inc., the CIBPA Bursary Program is considered a cornerstone initiative within the community — one that has made a lasting impact on generations of students.
Requirements
| 1,250 to 2,250 | |
| Essay or video submission | |
| Canadian and Quebec Resident of Italian origin (with proof) | |
| Full-time and part-time |
Ramat Niseko Scholarship
Ramat Niseko is a boutique lodge in Japan’s iconic ski region sharing a scholarship opportunity at Concordia University for students pursuing careers in hospitality, tourism, or travel.
The Ramat Niseko Hospitality & Tourism Scholarship, a $500 USD award is open to students worldwide who are passionate about shaping the future of guest experiences in a post-pandemic world.
Requirements
| 500 | |
| Students enrolled or accepted in hospitality, tourism, hotel management, or travel-related programs | |
| Canadian, Permanent Resident or Quebec Resident | |
| Full-time and part-time |
REA Foundation Scholarship
The REA Foundation is deeply committed to promoting excellence in specialized clinical care, cutting-edge research and university teaching in physical rehabilitation within the CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l’île-de-Montréal.
To contribute to the social integration of people with disabilities, the REA Foundation is launching the fifth edition of its scholarship program in 2025. Several scholarships of $3,000 will be awarded to students with disabilities.
Requirements
| 3,000 | |
| Students with a disability | |
| Canadian, Permanent Resident or Quebec Resident | |
| full-time and part-time |
Sallie Mae Degree Completion Scholarship
The Sallie Mae Fund’s Completing the Dream Scholarship Program helps students who are close to graduation but facing financial barriers to completing their post-secondary education.
Students on-track to complete their degree or continuous education program who are facing financial challenges may apply to receive a one-time scholarship of up to $2,500 to help complete their post-secondary education program.
Requirements
| 2,500 | |
| Undergraduate (Full-time) | |
| American students |
Savvy New Canadians Financial Literacy Scholarship
Enoch Media Inc., through its SavvyNewCanadians.com platform, offers a scholarship to increase and improve financial literacy and awareness among students in Canada.
The Savvy New Canadians Financial Literacy Scholarship runs every year, and two winners receive a one-time scholarship award value of $1,000 each for the Fall term.
Requirements
| 1,000 (2) | |
| Undergraduate (Full-time) | |
| Canadian citizen, permanent resident and international students |
Scholly Scholarships
A great website where U.S students can easily find and sort through thousands of college scholarships
The SellFoneNow Smart Tech Scholarship
The SellFoneNow Smart Tech Scholarship is offering a CAD $750 scholarship to one thoughtful student in the U.S. or Canada. Your task? Write an essay that explores the iPhone upgrade cycle from your own perspective—what it means, what it costs, and what you’ve learned from being in the middle of it.
| 750 (1) | |
| Undergraduate and Graduate (Full-time) | |
| Canadian citizen, permanent resident and international students |
Scholarships360
A great tool to find top, vetted scholarships for high school, college, and graduate students.