Concordia Presidential Scholarship

• First time attending university.
• Studying full-time in an undergraduate degree program.*
• International student, paying full international student rate.
• Starting studies at Concordia University in Fall 2021.

If eligible, applicants must complete the application package and upload it to their MyConcordia student portal (https://www.concordia.ca/students/financial-support/scholarships-awards/upload-process-for-concordia-application-based-awards.html). The package must be a single PDF file comprised of the following:

• A current curriculum vitae that outlines all their work, volunteer experience, accolades, cultural, and other accomplishments.
• A Personal Statement – expressing their community leadership and commitment to bettering the global community, and explaining how receiving this scholarship will help in the pursuit of their studies and the fulfillment of their personal and academic aspirations.
• File name: LastName_FirstName_StudentID# (Example: Doe_John_12345678)

Applicants must also be nominated by an individual who can attest to their achievements and their character. Nominators should be someone who knows the applicant and their accomplishments well. Typically, the nominator should not be a personal friend or relative. This nominator must complete a nominator’s package and send it via email to fundingyoureducation@concordia.ca. The nominator’s package must include the following:

• A confidential 1000-word limit personal statement that outlines why they believe the applicant is the best candidate for the Concordia Presidential Scholarship.
• Email subject line: Presidential Scholarship Nomination StudentLastName_Student ID (Example: Presidential Scholarship Nomination Doe_12345678)
• File name: StudentLastName_StudentFirstName_StudentID#_Nominator (Example:  Doe_John_12345678_Nominator)

The 2021-2022 competition is now closed. Please check back at a later date for more information on the 2022-2023 competition.

Applicants and nominators will each receive email confirmations of receipt if their package is complete. Incomplete applications will be disqualified without notice. All complete applications will be reviewed by Concordia’s Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Committee. Once a decision has been made, applicants will be notified by email.