Entrance Scholarships

Concordia University Entrance Scholarships
Concordia University Mature Entrance Scholarships
This program is intended for students admitted to the University as Mature students. Mature student candidates will be considered upon successful completion of their first 18 credits at Concordia University. These non-renewable scholarships are valued at $2,000.

Concordia University Memorial Entrance Scholarships
The Concordia University Memorial Endowment Fund was established through the generosity of individuals and organizations to honour Professors Matthew Douglass, Michael Hogben, Jaan Saber and Phoivos Ziogas. The Memorial Endowment provides for four annual entrance scholarships. These non-renewable scholarships are awarded by the Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Committee on the basis of academic achievement during the first three semesters of cégep or equivalent.

Concordia University Senior Students Entrance Scholarships
A number of scholarships are awarded to students 60 years of age or over. Applications are available at the Financial Aid and Awards Office, and must be returned by September 1. These scholarships have a value of $500 each per academic year, and are renewable for a maximum of four subsequent years, providing the renewal requirements are met.

Concordia University Shuffle Entrance Scholarships
These scholarships were established through the participation and generosity of the University community and friends of the University. The Concordia Shuffle consists of a fund-raising “Walk-a-Thon” each year between the Sir George Williams and Loyola Campuses of Concordia University. A number of Entrance Scholarships are awarded to students entering their first year of full-time study. The recipients will be selected on the basis of academic achievement during the first three semesters of cégep or equivalent. Mature students may be considered after having successfully completed at least 18 credits, but no more than 30 credits at Concordia University. Some Fine Arts departments may select Entrance Scholarships on the basis of portfolios, auditions or interviews. These awards are open to full-time undergraduate students in any Faculty, including International students. Part-time disabled students are also eligible for these awards. Application forms are available from the Financial Aid and Awards Office and must be returned by August 1.

Associates of Concordia, Alex C. Duff Scholarship
Established in 1995 by the Associates of Concordia University on the occasion of the organization’s dissolution and in memory of Alex C. Duff, a founding member. This scholarship is open to all deserving undergraduate students without restriction to Faculty.

Lightspeed Software Technologies Scholarship
This entrance scholarship was established in 1998 through the generosity of Lightspeed Software Technologies. This non-renewable entrance scholarship is awarded to a first-time, full-time undergraduate student who is pursuing a Major in Physics.

Loyola Foundation Inc. Entrance Scholarships
The Loyola Foundation offers two renewable entrance scholarships of $2,000 each to students entering their first year of full-time study who are graduates of Loyola High School. They are required to present a letter of recommendation from Loyola High School, following the completion of cégep or equivalent. The awards will be made on the basis of academic achievement at cégep or equivalent and the strength of the recommendation by Loyola High School. Renewability is subject to continuing full-time enrolment and maintenance of a GPA of 3.00 or better.

Application and recommendation forms are available from the Financial Aid and Awards Office of Concordia University and the Admissions Office of Loyola High School. Application and letters of recommendation must be returned by August 1.

Loyola Alumni Association Education Grant
Established to assist deserving students who wish to attend Concordia University. These grants will be issued annually to students who have excelled in their studies leading to their university-level program. Although the grants are unrestricted, preference will be given to children of members of the Loyola Alumni Association. For further information and applications, please contact the University Financial Aid and Awards Office. Applications must be received prior to April 1.

Liberal Arts College Scholarship
Apply to the Principal, Liberal Arts College.

Vince Sirois Memorial Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship was created with the generous assistance of Imperial Oil Limited to honour Vince Sirois, former senior vice-president and director, Imperial Oil Limited, and former member of the Board of Advisers, Concordia University, School of Community and Public Affairs. This award is available to a student entering the School of Community and Public Affairs who, in addition to academic achievement, has demonstrated a commitment to public life. For further details, apply to the Principal’s Office, School of Community and Public Affairs.

Canada Post Corporation Scholarships in Engineering
These non-renewable entrance scholarships were created through the generosity of the Canada Post Corporation to encourage excellent students to pursue their undergraduate studies at Concordia. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement to students entering their first year of full-time study in the fields of Computer, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering.

Concordia Hong Kong Foundation Ltd. Scholarship
The Concordia Hong Kong Foundation was established in 1998 by a group of Concordia’s Hong Kong alumni, which number over 600. The foundation’s primary objective is to provide a number of renewable undergraduate entrance scholarships to excellent students. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement to students of Hong Kong or Chinese citizenship who are graduating from a secondary school in the Hong Kong S.A.R.or the People’s Republic of China.

Concordia University Alumni Association Entrance Scholarship
This non-renewable entrance scholarship was established in 1999 through the generosity of the Concordia University Alumni Association. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic achievement to students entering their first year of full-time study.

Lindsay Crysler Award
Students, colleagues and friends established this award in honour of Professor Lindsay Crysler, longtime teacher and Director of the Journalism Department, on the occasion of his retirement. Selection is based upon academic achievement, letter of intent and English proficiency scores. For further information, please contact the Department of Journalism at ( 514) 848-2465.

Aaron M. Fish Scholarship of Excellence in Mechanical Engineering
This scholarship was established in 1999 through the generosity of Mr. Aaron M. Fish to encourage students to pursue their studies in Mechanical Engineering. This non-renewable entrance scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic achievement to a full-time student pursuing a program in Mechanical Engineering. This scholarship is available to International students

Ilco Unican Inc. Scholarship of Excellence in Mechanical Engineering
This scholarship was established in 1999 through the generosity of Ilco Unican Inc. to encourage students to pursue their studies in Mechanical Engineering. This non-renewable entrance scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic achievement to a full-time student pursuing a program in Mechanical Engineering. This scholarship is available to International students.

Reader’s Digest Scholarship in Journalism
This scholarship was established in 2000 through the generosity of Reader’s Digest. This scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Journalism Department and the Undergraduate Scholarship and Awards Committee on the basis of portfolio submission and academic achievement. Richard and Carolyn Renaud Scholarship Established through the generosity of the Langvari family, this non-renewable entrance scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic achievement to a full-time student pursuing a program in Political Science.

Entrance Bursaries
The Concordia University Alumni Association Ottawa Chapter Entrance Bursary
This bursary is open to all newly admitted undergraduate students who are beginning for the first time a full-time program of study at the University and who are permanent residents of the National Capital Region, or should there not be such a candidate, a permanent resident of Eastern Ontario or Western Québec. Application forms are available from the Financial Aid and Awards Office. Application deadline: May 1.

Howard Davidson Bursary
Established in 1996 through the generosity of Howard Davidson, BComm, a graduate of Concordia University. This renewable entrance bursary is granted to a scholastically and financially deserving full-time undergraduate student in the Faculty of Commerce and Administration, preferably pursuing a Major in Accountancy. This bursary is renewable to a maximum of two additional years. Application forms are available from the Financial Aid and Awards Office. Application deadline: May 1.

Carolyn and Richard Renaud Entrance Bursaries
Established in 1998 through the generosity of Carolyn and Richard Renaud, these entrance bursaries will be offered to newly admitted undergraduate students who are beginning for the first time a full-time program of study at the university level. The entrance bursary may be renewed if the candidate maintains satisfactory academic standing as per the University’s academic regulations, as well as a full-time course load (24 credits) for each year in which the award is tenable. Each bursary may be renewed twice for a maximum of three years, except for students in programs of longer duration. Application forms are available from the Financial Aid and Awards Office. Application deadline: May 1.

MAR-KIN Foundation Entrance Bursary
These bursaries were established in 2000 through the generosity of the MAR-KIN Foundation to encourage students to pursue undergraduate studies at the university level. These entrance bursaries are available to Canadian Citizens who are considered to be Québec residents according to the definition used by the Ministry of Education. Applicants must have completed their cégep studies in the year prior to applying for the bursary. Applications are available at the Financial Aid and Awards Office. Application deadline: May 1.

George and Henry Tutsch Entrance Bursary
This bursary was established in 1999 through the generosity of the family of George Tutsch. This bursary is dedicated to George Tutsch, a strong supporter of post-secondary education and continuing education programs, and Dr. Henry S. Tutsch, a former Commerce faculty member of Sir George Williams University and Concordia University. This entrance bursary is available to newly admitted full-time Commerce and Administration students pursuing a Minor in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management and/ or majoring or minoring in Management. This bursary is renewable twice for a maximum of three years based upon full-time status and academic achievement. Applicants must submit an essay, which reflects an interest in and flair for entrepreneurship, along with the application. Application deadline: May 1.

In-course Scholarships
Once you have completed at least 24 full-time credits (unless otherwise indicated) at Concordia University, you will be eligible for an In-course Scholarship. Recipients are selected in the summer on the basis of the previous year’s academic achievement at Concordia University. The scholarships are paid in the following Fall and Winter Terms.

In-course Bursaries
In-course bursaries are available to students who have completed at least 12 full-time credits at Concordia University. These bursaries are awarded on the basis of financial need and satisfactory academic standing. Applications are available in October and should be returned no later than December 20.

Concordia University Senior Student Bursary Program
Concordia University has, for many years, endeavoured to facilitate access to university studies for senior citizens. The University is happy to offer, to eligible students who make the request, bursaries to help defray the cost of their studies. These bursaries are non-renewable, but recipients may apply in successive years.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 65 years of age or over, and registered as full-time or part-time students at Concordia University. Applicants must be considered as either Senior Independent, Senior undergraduate or graduate students.

Value of Bursaries
The value of these bursaries will be calculated on a per-credit basis.

Approval Process
Recipients will be selected on the basis of progress in their studies, and a personal statement indicating mention of their financial need and how this bursary would be of assistance to them.

Application Deadline
Application forms are available at the Financial Aid and Awards Office, and must be returned to this office by the following deadlines:
October 1: for students beginning or continuing their studies in the Fall Term.
February 1: for students beginning their studies in the Winter Term, or for those who become eligible during the Fall Term.

Tuition Deferrals If you have applied for government financial aid and received confirmation of financial aid to be awarded, you may apply to the Financial Aid and Awards Office to have your tuition fees deferred until you receive your government financial aid funds.

Short-Term Advances
Students who encounter sudden financial problems may be able to obtain short-term monetary assistance from the loan fund administered by the Financial Aid and Awards Office. This assistance is offered to undergraduate and graduate, full-time and part-time students at Concordia.

Work Study Program
Work Study is a financial aid program funded by Concordia University. The program is designed to assist financially needy full-time students with education and living costs. The Work Study Program provides students with part-time work opportunities when their own resources are assessed to be insufficient. After registering for courses at Concordia, a full-time student may apply for Work Study.