Application-based awards
Review current listings of Concordia awards and those offered by external organizations and foundations.
How to apply for an award
Most application-based scholarships open mid-October, with deadlines in November, but other awards may open throughout the year. Deadline extension: you now have until January 30, 2025 to apply.
Browse the listings to discover awards you may be eligible to apply for. Select Apply Now to review more details and access the application.
If you meet the requirements, upload your application via your Student Centre.
Questions?
Special funding for out-of-province students to help offset tuition increases
Up to $4,000 for undergraduate programs.
Up to $15,000 for graduate programs.
View scholarships & awards by faculty
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 2024 on the basis of completion of CEGEP and must meet one of the 3 criterions listed on the application form |
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.
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 | |
Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents | |
The applicant must have completed a minimum of 30 credits at Concordia University | |
Full-time full-time undergraduate and graduate student in the second year of study enrolled in the Department of Music |
External awards
Throughout the year we receive information on scholarships, awards, and bursaries offered by a variety of external organizations, companies and foundations.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that four Concordia students were selected to receive the Fondation CPA award earlier this year. This award not only highlights their individual accomplishments but also reflects the high standards they set for themselves and inspire others to follow.
Keep up the amazing work!
Check out the current listings below to see if you are eligible for any of the current postings. Bookmark this page and make it a point to visit often and keep up to date.
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 |
BridgesEDU 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.
Claudette-MacKay-Lassonde Excellence Scholarship
The Claudette-MacKay-Lassonde Excellence Scholarship is intended for undergraduate female engineering students, in their second- and third-year of studies in Canada.
It will recognize outstanding female students who demonstrate leadership, academic excellence, and a strong commitment to their community.
Requirements
Second or third year undergraduate female students (Full-time) | |
Be a permanent resident or Canadian citizen |
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 |
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 |
RCAF Foundation Scholarships
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Foundation Scholarships — ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 — are designed to support Canada’s future aviation and aerospace leaders.These scholarships are open to students 25 years of age or younger who are entering or currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution. The program encourages students pursuing S.T.E.M. studies and who aspire to careers in aviation or aerospace.
Requirements
1,000-2,000 | |
Essay submission | |
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 |
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 |
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