Awarded $1,500
Applicant: Concordia Chinese Students and Scholars Association
This project celebrates the CSSA’s 65-year legacy by highlighting its cultural and community impact at Concordia. Through an exhibition and storytelling initiative, it strengthens students’ sense of belonging while offering opportunities to participate in research, design, and event planning.
Awarded $700
Applicant: individual
Adam, Eve & Me follows Zoé, a French student whose soul detaches from her body, sending her through Montreal in a surreal search for identity and belonging. Inspired by the director’s experience as an international student, the film explores displacement, self-discovery, and cultural adaptation. Its poetic visual style celebrates the diversity of the city and its people.
Awarded $1,00
Applicant: Art Matters Festival
The Art Matters Festival will host its closing event at the VAV Gallery, offering meals, artist honorariums, and free refreshments. The celebration recognizes volunteers and contributors while keeping programming accessible to all. It reinforces the festival’s mission to support art, education and community at Concordia.
Awarded $3,180
Applicant: National Society of Black Engineers Concordia Chapter
This annual dinner celebrates Black excellence while connecting students with alumni, professionals, and recruiters. Featuring a career panel and networking activities, the event supports leadership development and community building. It highlights resilience and achievement across diverse fields.
Awarded $2,00
Applicant: individual
Bootlegger Magazine will produce a special issue showcasing the creative work of Concordia students across art, writing, and design. A launch exhibition and expo will give contributors the chance to present their work and build connections within Montreal’s creative community. The project celebrates inclusivity, collaboration, and student expression.
Awarded $2,000
Applicant: individual
Led by Black, Indigenous, and POC students and alumni, BUYPOC supports emerging BIPOC entrepreneurs through workshops, pop-ups, and networking opportunities. The initiative strengthens local economies and nurtures creative leadership across Concordia and Montreal. It promotes equity, visibility, and community empowerment.
Awarded $1,000
Applicant: Concordia Fashion Business Association
Cocktails & Connections brings students from all faculties together for an evening of networking and collaboration. The event also connects attendees with local fashion industry professionals, providing insights and relationships that support future career growth.
Awarded $4,900
Applicant: individual
CogSURF is an interdisciplinary research conference where undergraduates present work in fields such as neuroscience, psychology, linguistics, and computer science. The event fosters inclusive academic exchange and collaboration among emerging researchers.
Awarded $2,000
Applicant: individual
Collective 4891’s fourth zine invites students and community members to imagine futures shaped by solidarity, creativity, and justice. Contributors engage in mentorship and collaborative creation through poetry, prose, photography, and visual art. The project concludes with a launch event and distribution of print and digital zines benefiting local organizations.
Awarded $1,250
Applicant: Concrete Toboggan Team
This team represents Quebec at the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race, designing and building a toboggan with concrete skis, a frame, and mechanical systems. The project gives students hands-on engineering experience in design and fabrication. It strengthens collaboration while showcasing Concordia’s technical talent on a national stage.
Awarded $500
Applicant: HackConcordia
ConUHacks is Concordia’s official hackathon, bringing engineering and computer science students together to build innovative tech solutions. Organized by HackConcordia, it fosters collaboration, technical learning, and mentorship.
Awarded $5,000
Applicant: Space Concordia Solid Rocketry Division
The CR26 rocket is a student-designed solid-fuel supersonic vehicle being built for Launch Canada 2026.The project offers hands-on experience in propulsion, avionics, aerodynamics and structural design. Its camera system and reusable components support long-term innovation in student rocketry.
Awarded $1,000
Applicant: individual
Dorsaux is a 10-minute drama set in a hockey locker room, following Théo as he confronts his first initiation ritual. The film examines the performance and fragility of masculinity within team culture. Created by graduating film students, it blends realism and physical performance.
Awarded $1,000
Applicant: Engineering and Commerce Case Competition
ENGCOMM’s two major events, ENGCOMM X and ENGCOMM World, challenge business and engineering students to solve real-world multidisciplinary cases. Participants develop teamwork, leadership and analytical skills through experiential learning.
Awarded $636
Applicant: EngiQueers Concordia
This initiative builds a self-hosted server offering LGBTQ+ engineering students secure, independent tools for coding, workshops, and collaboration. Using refurbished hardware and enterprise-grade systems, it promotes hands-on learning in cybersecurity, networking, and systems administration.
Awarded $4,000
Applicant: Fine Arts Student Alliance
FASA Feast provides two free catered meals per month at the VA Building, supplemented by student-led workshops and a community fridge. The initiative boosts food accessibility, reduces waste, and supports student well-being.
Awarded $850
Applicant: individual
This symposium invites scholars and artists to explore nostalgia, memory, and alternative pasts through research and creation. Hosted at Concordia’s 4TH SPACE, the 2026 edition builds on the success of previous years. The event strengthens interdisciplinary dialogue across Fine Arts and academic communities.
Awarded $2,000
Applicant: Concordia Greenhouse
This seven-week program teaches students the fundamentals of hydroponics through hands-on system building and plant monitoring. Participants explore sustainability, urban agriculture, and food security. The initiative equips students to continue growing food independently.
Awarded $800
Applicant: individual
Hypothèses is an inter-university speaker series showcasing emerging graduate research in art history. Moderated by faculty from four Montreal universities, it encourages cross-institutional dialogue and public engagement. Its podcast, Annexes, expands access through informal conversations about contemporary issues in art and museum studies.
Awarded $1,000
Applicant: ENACTUS
ID8 is an annual event that brings together entrepreneurs to share ideas, experiences, and insights on social impact and innovation. Designed as a more intimate alternative to traditional conferences, it encourages hands-on learning and dialogue. The event inspires students to develop meaningful business ideas.
Awarded $850
Applicant: Concordia Business Law Association
This workshop immerses students in real-world legal scenarios through practical case exercises. It strengthens problem-solving skills and helps participants understand how legal concepts apply in professional contexts.
Awarded $2,500
Applicant: International Ethnics Association Council
The IEAC Food Fair showcases Concordia’s cultural diversity through global food, games, and music. It promotes inclusion among cultural associations and encourages community engagement by allowing groups to donate proceeds to meaningful causes.
Awarded $1,000
Applicant: individual
This inter-university competition brings together students from nine Canadian universities for four days of debates, lobbying simulations and academic challenges. Concordia’s student delegation collaborates and competes across political science subfields.
Awarded $1,500
Applicant: John Molson Sports Marketing Committee
This conference inspires students interested in the intersection of sports and business by featuring speakers from all areas of the industry. Alongside panels, it offers workshops, networking opportunities and recruitment events that help students develop skills and meet potential employers.
Awarded $2,000
Applicant: John Molson Undergraduate Case Competition
JMUCC is a week-long international case competition where teams solve real business challenges, including a 24-hour final. Students gain hands-on experience as organizers, ambassadors and competitors while connecting with corporate partners.
Awarded $450
Applicant: Concordia Business Law Association
This competition introduces students to legal consulting as they advise organizations on cases involving financial, real estate and international law.
Awarded $351
Applicant: individual
Mothlight is a cross-disciplinary literary magazine that publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, visual art, and playwriting from students across faculties.
Awarded $3,000
Applicant: individual
This 20-minute stop-motion film explores themes of poverty, labor, and community during the Dust Bowl era. Drawing from real historical events, it examines grief and class struggle through a coming-of-age story.
Awarded $500
Applicant: Concordia Business Law Association
A wine-and-cheese networking event that brings together students and professionals from the legal and financial sectors. It offers a relaxed environment for conversation, connections, and career exploration.
Awarded $950
Applicant: individual
SAUVE-TOI follows a surgeon who secretly creates an elaborate sculpture from medical tools inside a hospital, stirring curiosity among staff until its beauty is revealed. The film highlights vulnerability, creativity and the unexpected role of art in clinical settings.
Awarded $4,000
Applicant: Filipino Organization of Concordia University Students
SHOWPAO 2026 transforms FOCUS’s annual celebration of Filipino culture into a seven-track album created by local artists. The project culminates in a launch event featuring music video premieres, vendors and food trucks.
Awarded $1,550
Applicant: John Molson Sustainable Enterprise Committee
This case competition challenges students to develop strategic solutions for real nonprofit organizations while integrating environmental, social and financial considerations. It strengthens consulting, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Awarded $1,525
Applicant: John Molson Sustainable Enterprise Committee
This event gives students access to industry insights, professional networks and practical guidance on entering the sustainable finance and ESG sectors. Featuring diverse panelists and dedicated networking, it empowers students with the knowledge and connections needed to build impactful careers.
Awarded $2,000
Applicant: individual
This workshop series teaches students to reclaim and reuse waste clay while learning basic ceramics skills. Led by sculpture students, it promotes sustainability, material literacy and creative exploration across faculties.
Awarded $1,000
Applicant: individual
Synq is a free, student-built platform that helps people connect through sports and group activities rather than social media. The pilot focuses on safety, accessibility and meaningful offline interaction.
Awarded $1,863.08
Applicant: Concordia Society for Civil Engineering
Concordia’s Bridge Building Team competes in the annual Troitsky Bridge Building Competition, designing and testing model bridges that showcase engineering creativity. The event provides hands-on experience in structural design, teamwork and innovation.
Awarded $5,000
Applicant: African Students' Association of Concordia
Uzuri Gala showcases African and Afro-Caribbean heritage through fashion, art, dance and music, creating an inclusive and celebratory environment. The accompanying conference offers a platform for dialogue, networking and community empowerment.
Awarded $1,500
Applicant: Concordia Business Law Association
The Young Lawyer Panel connects students with recent law graduates who share real-world experiences and career advice. It helps students navigate professional pathways while building confidence and meaningful legal community connections.
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