Quebec Mobility Bursary

Eligible programs

• Co-op placements
• Field work/data collection abroad
• Independent study abroad
• Internships
• Research projects
• Concordia Student Exchange Program (CSEP), Field school and Summer short-term program applicants do not need to submit a bursary application as it is part of your on-line applicationapplication, and you will automatically be considered for the Quebec Mobility Bursary.

Eligibility requirements

Below are the general eligibility requirements for the Quebec Mobility Bursary. However, each student's file will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Concordia International if you have questions regarding your eligibility.

Undergraduate students

• Minimum CGPA: 2.7
• Full-time status: 12 credits per term
• Completed Credits: 24 credits

Graduate students

• Minimum CGPA: 3.0
• Full-time status: 9 credits per term
• Completed Credits: 9 credits
• All credits earned while receiving the bursary must be applicable to your Concordia degree and cannot exceed program requirements. External transfer credits will not be counted.

Important eligibility information: 

• Applicants for internships and visiting international fee-paying programs, must have a host institution (for example a research center, university etc.).
• Applicants cannot undertake a research project at an institution where they have previously completed a degree.
• Applicants cannot undertake a research project in a country where they hold citizenship (unless they are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada).
• Applicants must meet travel requirements for their intended destination, including visa and/or immigration requirements and associated documentation.

Duration and value

The bursary is awarded for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 8 months (2 terms). 

Value

Bursary value is determined by project duration.

Please be advised that funds are limited and Concordia International reserves the right to apply other restrictions if the number of applicants exceeds the availability of funds.

Bursary value breakdown

• 1 term: $4,000
• 1 month: $1,000
• 3 months: $3,000
• CSEP: $3,500/term

Application dates and deadlines

Applications are accepted from September to August 31 on a rolling basis subject to the availability of funding. We advise students to apply 6 - 8 weeks before their planned start date. You must apply before you travel.  

It is important to note that successful applicants will receive their award up to 4 weeks after returning a Confirmation of Arrival Form to Concordia International.

Required application documents

A confirmation letter from your Faculty/Department/Institute for Co-Operative Education 

Indicating the following: 

• The name of the institution you have permission to attend.
• The semester(s) for which you have permission to attend this institution.
• Start and end dates of your project/semester/placement.
• The course(s) you plan to take abroad or the course(s) you will be enrolled in  at Concordia while abroad.  
• The number of credits that will be transferred to your Concordia degree.
• How this project fulfills any of your Concordia degree program requirements.
• Confirmation of your full-time enrolment during your stay abroad.

Description of your project

• Using simplified language understandable to a layperson, provide a general description of your academic project outside Quebec.
• How will your project contribute to your Concordia degree requirements. 

Acceptance letter from host institution 

For students doing a project with a host institution, a copy of your acceptance letter including: 

• Start and end dates of your stay
• Purpose of your stay
• Name and contact of your supervisor
• If you are receiving any remuneration

Transcript

• A copy of your most recent transcript. 

Curriculum vitae 

• An up-to-date CV (maximum 2 pages)

Budget

Download our budget template to include with your application. 

Your budget must indicate costs for:

• Transportation
• Accommodations
• Any host institution fees 
• Other relevant expenses 
• You must also list any other funding/remuneration you are receiving from other sources.

We encourage you to consult our webpage on financial planning for international experiences.

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Passport information

• Copy of your valid passport information page

Banking information

• Bank deposit form or void cheque from a Canadian bank. The account must be in your name. 
• For the payment of the bursary 

Confirmation of arrival form (for successful applicants) 

• Successful applicants must return a Confirmation of Arrival (COA) form within two weeks of arrival in order to receive the funds. Concordia International will not accept your COA after the end date of your project.