Quebec Mobility Bursary
Through limited funding made available by Québec’s Ministère de l'Éducation et de l'Enseignement supérieur (MEES), qualified students studying outside Quebec as part of their Concordia degree program can apply for a Quebec Mobility Bursary. Although this Bursary is funded by the Ministère, it is administered jointly by Concordia International and the Concordia Financial Aid and Awards Office.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
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Undergraduate |
Graduate |
Minimum CGPA |
2.7 |
3.0 |
| Program | Bachelor | Master PhD |
Certificates, Cotutelle and Diploma programs are not eligible |
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Full time status |
12 credits per term |
9 credits per term |
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You must maintain your full-time status during your stay outside Quebec. |
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Completed Credits before project start date |
24 credits |
9 credits (24 for MBA) |
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All credits earned while receiving the bursary must be applicable to your Concordia degree and cannot exceed program requirements |
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| Type of sojourns abroad accepted |
*If you participate in one of these programs, you do not need to submit a bursary application as you will automatically be considered for the Quebec Mobility Bursary. |
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Duration |
Minimum of 12 consecutive weeks Maximum of 35 consecutive weeks |
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Institution |
All applicants must have a host institution (for example a research center, university etc.) |
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Amount allotted in 2020-2021
The amounts below are effective for sojourns outside Quebec taking place during Concordia 2020-21 Academic year. 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.
Sojourns less than 12 weeks |
Sojourns between 15-21 weeks |
Sojourns between 22-35 weeks |
Only applicable to: Concordia Short-Term Programs participants. Please refer to the program webpage for the bursary amount |
$3,000 |
$6,000 |
Important Information:
- The maximum amount you can receive is $6,000 per level of study, even if your sojourn abroad exceeds the 35 weeks
- You may apply multiple times for the Quebec Mobility Bursary however, you cannot exceed the maximum level of assistance.
- You cannot receive the Quebec Mobility Bursary and the Graduate Student Mobility Award at the same time.
- You will receive your bursary payment upon arrival and reception of the mandatory Confirmation of Arrival document (see required documents section).
- It is your responsibility to inform Concordia International on any changes of your project prior to your departure (e.g. project dates, location, and duration.) Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your bursary.
- The Quebec Mobility Bursary is subject to current tax regulations.
- American students participating in the U.S. government Federal Student Aid program (FSA) are strongly encouraged to contact the Financial Aid and Awards Office to confirm their program eligibility before finalizing plans to study abroad.
APPLICATION INFORMATION |
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| Online Application | |||
| Project start date | Opening date: |
Closing date: |
Results by: |
Summer projects (between May 5 to August 28, 2020) |
March 2, 2020 | March 31, 2020 |
April 30, 2020 |
Fall projects (between September 1st to December 31, 2020) |
June 15, 2020 |
July 15, 2020 |
August 14, 2020 |
Winter projects (between January 1st to April 30, 2021) |
October 1, 2020 | October 30, 2020 |
November 30, 2020 |
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS |
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| Faculty/ Department/Co-Op | A confirmation letter from your Facutly/Department/Co-Op indicating the following:
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| Host institution | A copy of your acceptance letter from your host institution including:
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| Budget | Your budget must indicate costs for:
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| Transcript | A copy of your most recent transcript |
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Banking Information |
Bank deposit form or void cheque from a Canadian institution at your name | ||
Confirmation of Arrival (COA) |
Successful applicants must return their COA within two weeks of arrival to host institution in order to receive the funds. Concordia International will not accept your COA after the end date of your project. Bursary will be paid out up to 4 weeks after COA is returned. |
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