Graduate Awards
Applicants requiring information concerning awards for graduate study should contact the Graduate Awards Office, School of Graduate Studies, 2145 Mackay, Montreal, and should also visit Counseling and Development Services, Hall Building Room 440, Sir George Williams Campus, or 7141 Sherbrooke St. W. Administration Building Room AD 103, Loyola Campus.
Graduate fellowships are awarded through competition on the basis of academic excellence to students enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a program leading to a master’s or doctoral degree at the University. Academic excellence is broadly interpreted to include skills, professional experience and similar factors relevant to the candidate’s program of study. The awards listed below are all administered by the Graduate Awards Committees of the School of Graduate Studies.
All awards are subject to Concordia’s multiple winner policy (the policy appears at the end of the Graduate Awards section of the calendar). In all cases, it is to the student’s advantage to apply for as many awards as possible. Information regarding the various kinds of graduate awards can be obtained from the Graduate Awards Office located in the School of Graduate Studies. The Graduate Awards Office has up-to-date information on awards available from government and other granting agencies. The School of Graduate Studies also produces a Graduate Awards Directory, available on the School of Graduate Studies website.
All awards listed in this section, except those from the major granting agencies, are defined as internal awards since they are adjudicated through a Concordia University Awards Committee.
The David J. Azrieli, Dominic D’Alessandro, John W. O’Brien, Stanley G. French and Concordia 25th Anniversary Fellowship awards are tenable for only one year. Students eligible for more than 3 terms of support will usually hold a Concordia University Graduate fellowship in the subsequent eligible terms of support.
Note: The candidate’s eligibility for all fellowships is calculated from the date of entry into the student’s program.
J.W. McConnell Graduate Memorial Fellowships. These fellowships, supported by the J.W. McConnell Foundation, have a value of $2,900 per term at the master’s level and $3,600 per term at the doctoral level. They are normally tenable for a maximum of four terms at the master’s level and a maximum of nine terms at the doctoral level, providing certain conditions are met. These conditions include satisfactory performance in the graduate program and making applications for awards from external agencies. Fellows must be registered full-time in their program at the time the award commences. The McConnell fellowships are restricted to Canadians and permanent residents.
Concordia University Graduate Fellowships. These fellowships are awarded to candidates intending to study full-time in a master’s or doctoral program. The fellowship, valued at $2,900 per term at the master’s level and $3,600 per term at the doctoral level, is normally tenable for a maximum of four terms at the master’s level and a maximum of nine terms at the doctoral level. Fellows must be registered full-time in their program at the time the award commences. Continuation of the award beyond the first year is subject to satisfactory progress in the program and making applications for awards from external agencies. These awards have no citizenship restriction.
David J. Azrieli Graduate Fellowship. This fellowship is made possible by an endowment established by Dr. David J. Azrieli and is valued at $17,500 per annum or $5,833 per term for a maximum of 3 terms. The fellowship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence. It is tenable for a maximum of one year (3 terms) by a full-time master’s or doctoral student, without citizenship restriction.
Dominic D’Alessandro Fellowship. This fellowship is made possible by an endowment established in honor of Mr. Dominic D’Alessandro and is valued at $15,000 per annum or $5,000 per term for a maximum of 3 terms. The purpose of the fellowship is to support master and doctoral students in research-oriented programs and encourage academic excellence. The award is adjudicated by the School of Graduate Studies Graduate Awards Committee and awarded on a rotating basis as follows: Faculty of Arts & Science, Faculty of Engineering & Computer Science, John Molson School of Business, and Faculty of Fine Arts. It is tenable for a maximum of one year (3 terms), non-renewable, by a full-time research based master’s or doctoral student, without citizenship restriction.
Frederick Lowy Scholars Fellowships. The purpose of the fellowships is to support research and encourage academic excellence. They are awarded to full-time students entering a doctoral program and are valued at $15,000 per annum. The entrance fellowships are renewable twice based on satisfactory performance and academic excellence. They are administered and adjudicated by the School of Graduate Studies.
John W. O’Brien Graduate Fellowship. The fellowship was established in recognition of the ten years Dr. John O’Brien served as Rector of Concordia University, following five years as Principal of Sir George Williams University. The fellowship is tenable by a full-time master’s or doctoral student in any discipline with no citizenship restriction. The award is valued at $3,300 per term at the master’s level or $4,000 per term at the doctoral level for a maximum of one year (3 terms).
Stanley G. French Graduate Fellowship. The fellowship was established in recognition of the fifteen years that Dr. Stanley G. French served as Dean of Graduate Studies. It is tenable by any full-time master’s or doctoral student, with no citizenship restriction. The award is valued at $3,300 per term at the master’s level or $4,000 per term at the doctoral level for a maximum of one year (3 terms).
Concordia University 25th Anniversary Fellowship. The fellowship was established to commemorate the joining of Loyola College and Sir George Williams University. It is tenable by any full-time master’s or doctoral student with no citizenship restriction. The award is valued at $3,300 per term at the master’s level or $4,000 per term at the doctoral level for a maximum of one year (3 terms).
Concordia University International Tuition Fee Remissions Awards. The Government of Québec allows universities to exempt a certain number of full-time international students who have been admitted to master’s or doctoral programs from paying academic tuition fees at the international rate. Students awarded international tuition fee remissions will be charged academic tuition at the same rate as Québec students. These awards are valued at 11.25 credits per term. At Concordia, these international tuition fee remissions will be granted to full-time master’s and doctoral students on the basis of academic excellence. The maximum length of tenure of the award is within the first 8 terms of a doctoral program and within the first 4 terms of a 45 credit master’s program, the first 5 terms of a 57 credit master’s program or the first 6 terms for master’s programs of 60 credits or more. Students who already benefit from an international tuition fee remission as a result of an agreement between the Government of Québec and their home country or any other reason, as well as students who are on full scholarships from their own governments, are not eligible for these international tuition fee remission awards.
Information concerning international tuition fee remission awards can be obtained from the Graduate Awards Office, 2145 Mackay, Room M 106, or by email at awardsgs@alcor.concordia.ca.
The same application form serves for all of these fellowships and international tuition fee remission awards. For students presently registered in the program for which they are seeking support, application forms are available from the School of Graduate Studies website. An application for a fellowship and/or international tuition fee remission award and all supporting documentation (e.g., transcripts, letters of reference and statement of purpose) should be sent before December 15 to the Graduate Program Director of the program in which the student proposes to enroll. Awards are normally tenable from September 1st, but may be deferred to January 1 of the subsequent year, at the discretion of the graduate awards committee. The application deadline is December 15, except for the MFA whose deadline is January 20. For new admissions the fellowship/fee remission application is part of their admission application and subject to the December 15 deadline date.
All values of the awards listed below are approximate. The value of the award is calculated based on the return generated by the endowment minus administrative fees. Unless otherwise indicated, please consult the various departments concerning deadlines dates and application forms. All awards listed below are tenable within the first three years of a master’s program and the first five years of a doctoral program unless otherwise specified.
Fellowships
Armand C. Archambault Fellowship. The fellowship was established by the Estate of the late Mr. Armand C. Archambault and is valued at approximately $5,000 per annum. The award is tenable for a maximum of one year (3 terms) by a full-time master’s or doctoral student. The fellowship is administered and adjudicated by the School of Graduate Studies. The deadline date for application is April 10.
Azrieli Foundation Graduate Fellowship in Holocaust Studies. The fellowship is open to full-time master’s and doctoral students whose research is in the area of the destruction of European Jewry in the 20th century. The award is valued at approximately $7,500 and is renewable once at the master’s level and three times at the doctoral level. It is adjudicated by the Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies and the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Institute at (514) 848-2424 extension 4514.
Bank of Pauline Vanier MBA Fellowship. The fellowship is open to women with two years of cumulative business experience who are entering full-time studies in the MBA program at the John Molson School of Business. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. The award is tenable for two years and is valued at $10,000 per year. The candidate is selected by the MBA program. The deadline date for application is April 10, please contact the MBA program for further information.
Bessie Schulich MBA Fellowship for Entrepreneurship. The fellowship, valued at approximately $2,450, is offered annually to an MBA student who has completed Part I of the program. The candidate, who must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, is chosen by the John Molson School of Business. Students must be registered full-time in the program in the year the fellowship is awarded. Candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 and must have demonstrated entrepreneurial skills. For application form and further information please contact the MBA Office., the application deadline date is April 10.
CN Graduate Fellowships in Railway Dynamics. The fellowships have been created to promote higher education in advanced railway engineering particularly relevant to heavy-haul railway systems. The fellowships are open to new and returning students. They are valued at $15,000 at the master’s level, may be renewed for one year based on certain conditions, and $21,000 at the doctoral level, may be renewed for two years. The fellowships are tenable within the first two years of a master’s program and within the first three years of a doctoral program. Renewal of the fellowship is based on the student’s good academic standing as well as academic and research performance in their program. For deadline date information and application form please consult the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science website.
Concordia Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies Fellowships. Open to full-time master’s and doctoral students in the humanities and the social sciences. Candidates must plan to devote a major portion of their studies to the Canadian Jewish experience(s). The awards are valued between $5,000 and $7,500 depending on the number awarded and are renewable through competition. The fellowship is adjudicated by the Concordia University Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies selection Committee. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Institute at (514) 848-2424 extension 8760.
Dagobert Broh Doctoral Entrance Fellowship. The fellowship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence to an incoming doctoral student in the History Department. The award is valued at approximately $12,000 per annum and is non-renewable. Selection of the candidate is made by the History Department. For deadline date and further information please contact the History Department.
Dale and Nick Tedeschi Studio Arts Fellowships. These fellowships are created through the generosity of Dale and Nick Tedeschi. The establishment of this endowment by the Tedeschis is part of a larger vision of contemporary art that encourages emerging artists to focus their energies on both academic study and creative pursuit.
The selection of the recipient will be made by the Graduate Admissions Committee of the MFA program (option in Painting and Drawing, or Sculpture) on the basis of the quality and merit of the admission files submitted by applicants. The candidates’ portfolio, statement of intent and references will be taken into consideration as well. The fellowship is valued at approximately $5,000 and is renewable once based on the student’s successful completion of the MFA program’s first year and an assessment of their progress to be determined by the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Dora and Avi Morrow Fellowships for Excellent Achievement in Visual Arts. The purpose of the fellowships is to support students entering the Faculty of Fine Arts’ Departments of Studio Arts and Design & Computational Arts to pursue a course of study leading to an MFA - Studio Arts, or a Graduate Certificate in Digital Technologies in Design Art Practice.
The fellowships will be adjudicated by a Studio Arts’ Graduate Program Selection Committee and the Design Art’s Graduate Program Selection Committee. The approximate value of each fellowship is $5,000. For application form and deadline date information please contact the appropriate program.
Faculty of Arts and Science Graduate Fellowships in Ethnic Studies and Social Diversity. Research in ethnic and diversity studies is an emerging area of strength in the Faculty that cuts across disciplinary lines and involves strong partnerships with other universities and community groups. The recruitment fellowships are open to master’s and doctoral thesis-based graduate programs in the Faculty of Arts and Science, including students in the Special Individualized Program (SIP) and the PhD Humanities whose principal supervisor is in the Faculty of Arts and Science. The fellowship will be adjudicated through the Office of the Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies of the Faculty of Arts and Associated. The candidate’s research must clearly fall under the area of Ethnic Studies and/or Social Diversity; selection will be based on academic excellence and the research proposal. Selection of the candidate will be based on academic excellence and whose research clearly falls under the area of Ethnic Studies and/or Social Diversity. Three master’s fellowships will be awarded yearly at a value of $7,500 each and one doctoral fellowship of $10,000. The fellowships are non-renewable.
France and André Desmarais Graduate Fellowships. Two fellowships valued at approximately $5,000 each and are open to full-time new and returning masters and doctoral students in any discipline. The fellowships are adjudicated by the Graduate Awards Committee of the School of Graduate Studies. The deadline date for application is April 10.
Frederick Lowy Scholars Fellowships. The purpose of the fellowships is to support research and encourage academic excellence. They are awarded to full-time students entering a doctoral program and are valued at $15,000 per annum (3 terms). The entrance fellowships are renewable twice based on satisfactory performance and academic excellence of the candidate. The awards are adjudicated by the Graduate Awards Committee of the School of Graduate Studies.
Hitting the High Notes Fellowships. The fellowships are granted to full-time graduate students entering the Faculty of Fine Arts to pursue either a full-time Master or Doctorate degree. They are renewable once at the Master’s level and twice at the Doctoral level based on satisfactory progress in the program and good academic standing. The fellowships are valued at approximately $7,500 per annum and will be adjudicated by the Associate Dean, Academic and Student Affairs in the Faculty of Fine Arts.
John Molson School of Business Fellowships. The fellowships will be awarded through competition on the basis of academic excellence to full-time students entering the doctoral program. Selection will be made by the JMSB PhD Admissions Committee. The fellowship is valued at approximately $15,000 per annum and is renewable twice based on the candidate’s satisfactory progress in the program and good academic standing. For further information and deadline date information please contact the PhD Administration program.
Lord Shaughnessy MBA Fellowship in Investment Management. This fellowship is awarded on the basis of financial need and academic excellence. The recipient must be a full-time student entering the MBA program in the Goodman Institute of Investment Management of the John Molson School of Business. Candidates applying for this fellowship must complete a formal and confidential needs assessment. The fellowship is valued at approximately $2,500. For the needs assessment form, deadline date for application and further information please contact the Goodman Institute of Investment Management.
Luigi Liberatore Graduate Entrance Fellowship. This fellowship is awarded through competition on the basis of academic merit to a student entering his or her first year of full-time studies leading to an MA in Media Studies (in odd years) or a PhD in Communications (in even years). The fellowship is valued at approximately $5,000 and is non-renewable. Selection of the recipient is made by the Department of Communication Studies.
Naïm Mahlab Fellowship. Two fellowships are awarded annually through competition to full-time or part-time students entering or pursuing master’s or doctoral studies at Concordia’s Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies. Eligible candidates must be pursuing research in the area of Canadian Jewish Studies; preference will be given to students pursuing research in the area of anti-semitism and its roots. Selection of the recipients will be made by the Concordia University Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies adjudicating committee based on academic merit and the research proposal. The fellowships are valued at approximately $7,500 each and are renewable once through competition. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Concordia Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies at (514) 848-2424 extension 8760.
National Bank Doctoral Entrance Fellowships in Finance. These fellowships were created to encourage and reward excellent students who are pursuing their doctoral studies in Finance at the John Molson School of Business. The JMSB PhD Finance Committee will adjudicate the award based on academic excellence as demonstrated in the applicant’s admission application. The fellowships are valued at a minimum of $20,000 per annum and are renewable twice based on satisfactory progress in the program and good academic standing.
Noranda Inc. Fellowship in Commerce and Administration. This fellowship is created through the generosity of Noranda Inc. to assist and encourage excellent students who are pursuing full-time graduate studies and research (Master’s and PhD) in Concordia’s John Molson School of Business. The fellowship is valued at approximately $5,000 and is renewable once through competition. Selection is made by a joint committee chaired by the Associate Dean Research. For application procedure and deadline date information please contact your program.
Power Corporation of Canada Graduate Fellowships. These fellowships are made possible through an endowment established by the Power Corporation of Canada. They are valued at $5,000 each and are unrestricted as to area of study. The fellowships are open to full-time new and returning masters and doctoral students. They are adjudicated by the Graduate Awards Committee of the School of Graduate Studies. The deadline date for application is April 10.
Renata Hornstein Graduate Fellowships in Art History. The fellowships are awarded through competition to full-time graduate students enrolled in or planning to enroll in a program of studies leading to either an MA of PhD in Art History. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Selection is made by the Department of Art History Admissions Committee. The two fellowships are valued at approximately $3,000 each and are renewable once through competition. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of Art History.
Roloff Beny Foundation Fellowship in Photography. The fellowship is created through the Roloff Beny Foundation. Mr. Beny, photographer, painter and designer has long been famous for his photography. Numerous awards have been made to him for the outstanding photography and the design concepts of his books.
The purpose of this fellowship is to support full-time students entering an MFA Studio Arts program specializing in photography, or students who are already enrolled in the program. Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the artistic merit of their project, taking into consideration the fellowship’s potential impact on his/her work. The fellowship will be adjudicated by a selection committee, comprised full-time faculty members from the Department of Photography. The fellowship is valued at approximately $10,000 and is non-renewable. For application form and deadline date information please contact the MFA program.
Romek Hornstein Memorial Fellowships. Awarded to full-time master’s and doctoral students whose research is in the field of Jewish Studies. The purpose of the fellowships is to help students of academic merit and promise who, without such assistance, would be unable to pursue graduate studies. Selection will be made by the Concordia University Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Two fellowships will be awarded annually to one male and one female student. The approximate value of each fellowship is approximately $3,250 each and they are non-renewable. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Concordia Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies at (514) 848-2424 extension 8760.
Scotiabank Fellowships and Awards in Finance (Goodman Institute of Investment Management). The purpose of these fellowships and awards is to encourage and reward excellent students who are pursuing and/or graduating from their full-time studies in the Goodman Institute of Investment Management. Selection is made by a committee headed by the Director of the Goodman Institute.
Two fellowships will be offered as follows:
Two awards will be offered as follows:
Scotiabank MSc In Administration Entrance Fellowships in Finance. The purpose of these fellowships is to encourage and reward excellent full-time students who are entering the MSc in Administration program (Finance Option). Selection will be made by the MSc in Administration Admissions Committee on the basis of academic merit as determined by the program admissions criteria. Four fellowships of $5,000 will be awarded and they are non-renewable. For further information please contact the MSc Administration program.
Scotiabank MBA In-Course Fellowship in Finance. The purpose of this fellowship is to encourage and reward an excellent full-time student entering the second year of their MBA program and who has demonstrated an interest in Finance. Selection will be made by the MBA Admissions Committee on the basis of academic merit as determined by the program admissions criteria. One non-renewable fellowship of $5,000 will be offered annually. For application form and deadline date information please contact the MBA program.
Scholarships
Ann Kerby Scholarship for Students with Disabilities. The Scholarship is created to honor Ann Kerby for her tireless and active leadership on behalf of disabled students, while Director of Advocacy and Support Services. The purpose of this endowment is to award one of each entrance and in-course scholarships to students with a “recognized disability” who are enrolled in part-time or full-time studies in any of Concordia University’s undergraduate or graduate programs.
Applicants must be registered with the Office of Students with Disabilities, have fulfilled the in-take process and be recognized with chronic a disability as defined in the official university policy on disabled services. The selected candidate must have demonstrated above-average scholastic performance. Applications, evaluation criteria and selection process will be coordinated through the Office of Students with Disabilities. The scholarships are valued at $1,500 each and are renewable through competition. For further information, application form and deadline dates please contact the Office of Students with Disabilities.
Anne Savage Memorial Graduate Scholarship. Anne Savage was a pioneer Canadian art educator and painter who died in 1971. She was an important influence on the founders of the art education program at Sir George Williams University.
The Scholarship will be granted annually through competition on the basis of academic merit to a full-time student entering either the MA or PhD program in Art Education. The scholarship is valued at approximately $4,475 and is non-renewable. Selection of the recipient will be made by a Committee of the Department of Art Education.
Bourse de doctorat en commerce et en administration Humberto Santos. The Doctoral Scholarship is awarded through competition based on academic excellence to a full-time doctoral student in Administration. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Selection is made by the program admission committee. The value of the scholarship is approximately $11,000 per annum and it is renewable through competition within the student’s first three years of the program. For application form and deadline date information please contact the PhD Administration program.
Bourse d’études Hydro-Québec de l’Université Concordia. The scholarship is awarded annually on the basis of academic excellence to a high ranking graduate student registered-full-time in a master’s or doctoral program in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and be paying tuition fees at the Quebec rate. The scholarship is valued at $16,000 per annum and is renewable once based on continued full-time registration, satisfactory performance and good academic standing. The scholarship is adjudicated by the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science and administered by the School of Graduate Studies.
Bourses d’études supérieures en littératures francophones et résonances médiatiques. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a high-ranking full-time graduate student entering the MA program in “littératures francophones et résonances médiatiques”. Selection of the recipient will be made by the Selection Committee based on academic excellence as demonstrated in the candidate’s admission application. The scholarship is valued at approximately $500. For further information, including deadline date, please contact the program.
Bourses annuelles Meloche Monnex. These annual scholarships are divided as follows:
Bourses Meloche Monnex. These scholarships are funded through an endowment established to support candidates as follows:
Bourses d’études d’excellence du Centre Desjardins d’innovation en financement d’entreprise. Five scholarships valued at approximately $3,000 each will be awarded annually to students whose research or related activities are directly related to the Centre’s mandate. The scholarships are open to full-time master’s and doctoral students in the John Molson School of Business as well as students of other faculties as long as their project is deemed relevant to the Center. Selection of the recipients will be made by a Committee comprised of at least three faculties including the Chair of the Center. For further information and deadline date please contact the Centre.
CAE Scholarship in Engineering Excellence. The scholarship was established to promote excellence in the field of Engineering. CAE is a global leader in the provision of simulation and control technologies and training solutions for aerospace and defense. Headquartered in Canada, CAE employs more than 7,000 people around the world and generates annual revenues in excess of C$1 billion.
The Endowment provides for a one year non-renewable graduate scholarship valued at approximately $3,000 to be awarded to a full-time master’s student in his/her final year of studies. Selection of the recipient is made by the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science based on academic excellence with preference being given to those students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Associate Dean Graduate Programs and Research of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science.
Campaign for a New Millennium Graduate Scholarships.
The scholarships are made possible through the generosity of donors to the Campaign for a New Millennium Endowment fund. They are granted though competition to full-time students who are entering or pursuing master’s or doctoral level studies. The scholarships are valued at $1,000 each and are renewable once through competition. They are adjudicated by the Graduate Awards Committee of the School of Graduate Studies
Campaign for a New Millennium Student Contribution Graduate Scholarships.
The scholarships are made possible through the generosity of Graduate Students and are intended to support graduate students in their respective faculties/school. They are granted through competition to full-time students who are entering or pursuing master’s or doctoral level studies. The scholarships are valued at $1,000 each and are renewable once through competition. They are adjudicated by the Graduate Awards Committee of the School of Graduate Studies.
The Canadian Irish Studies Foundation in conjunction with Concordia University has established the following scholarships:
Full-time or part-time graduate students working on any aspect of Irish Studies are eligible to apply for these scholarships which will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence, in some cases community involvement may also be required. Recipients will be selected by a selection committee composed of representatives of the Centre for Canadian Irish Studies.
For application form and deadline date information please contact the Centre for Canadian Irish Studies at cdnirish@alcor.concordia.ca.
Communication Studies MA Graduate Scholarship. The scholarship is intended to recognize and reward academic excellence for students registered in the MA Media Studies program in the Department of Communication Studies. It is granted on the basis of competition to a full-time student who is in the second year of their master’s program. The scholarship is valued at $1,500 and is not renewable. For application form and deadline date information please contact the program.
Concordia University Partial Tuition Scholarships for International Students. These scholarships are open to full-time international students registered in a master’s or doctoral program. Candidates must be paying the international tuition differential fees in order to eligible for these scholarships. They are valued at $1,000 per term for a maximum of 3 terms. They are renewable through competition as long as the candidate is paying international tuition fees. They are adjudicated by the Graduate Awards Committee of the School of Graduate Studies. The deadline date for application is September 30.
Concordia University Shuffle Adopt-a-Student Graduate Scholarship. The shuffle started in 1990 as a university fundraising event for scholarships. Students, Staff and Faculty are encouraged to participate in this annual event. The scholarships are open to full-time master’s and doctoral students in all disciplines. The value of each scholarship is $2,000. They are adjudicated by the Graduate Awards Committee of the School of Graduate Studies.
Copland Family Graduate Scholarship. The scholarship is granted through competition on the basis of academic excellence and demonstrated leadership abilities to a full-time student in either the MBA or MSc in Administration program who has completed at least 24 credits in their program of study. The scholarship will be granted to a student in the MSc Administration program in even years, i.e. 2010/2011 and to a student in the MBA program in odd years, i.e. 2009/2010. The scholarship is valued at approximately $1,250 and is non-renewable. For application form and deadline date information please contact the appropriate program.
Donald L. Boisvert Scholarship for Gay and Lesbian Studies. Open to all undergraduate and graduate full-time students pursuing academic work in gay and lesbian studies and who are involved as an activist, in gay and lesbian issues. Selection of recipients shall be made by the coordinating committee for the Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality. The scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student in odd years (2009/2010) and to a graduate student in even years (2010/2011). For application form and deadline date information please contact the Undergraduate Awards Office at (514) 848-2424 extension 7849.
Enn Raudsepp Graduate Scholarship in Journalism. The scholarship is created by friends and colleagues in honor of Dr. Enn Raudsepp upon his retirement from Concordia University. The Scholarship will support and encourage new students entering the Master’s in Journalism Studies program. Selection of the recipient will be made by a selection committee chaired by the Director of the Department of Journalism or his/her designate (non-voting) and three faculty members on the basis of academic excellence. The scholarship is valued at $500 and is non-renewable.
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science Graduate Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded through competition, on the basis of academic excellence, to full-time students in a master’s or doctoral program in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. The scholarships are valued at approximately $3,000 each and are renewable through competition. For application form and deadline date information please contact your department.
Fondation de Sève Graduate Entrance Scholarship. The scholarship was established to support a full-time graduate student entering a master’s program in Cinema in the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. The selection is made by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema Committee. For further information please contact the department.
Garnet Strong Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded in alternating years between the Department of Biology (odd years) and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (even years). The recipient must be registered full-time in a master’s or doctoral program. The selection is made by the Department based on academic excellence. The value of the scholarship is approximately $3,500 and it is non-renewable. For application form and deadline date information please the appropriate department.
Glay Sperling Scholarship. The purpose of this in-course scholarship is to reward academic excellence and encourage full-time students studying in the Faculty of Fine Arts. Students must have successfully completed their first year of study in order to be eligible to apply. Selection is made on the basis of academic excellence. The scholarship will be adjudicated by the Office of the Associate Dean, Academic and Student Affairs of the Faculty of Fine Arts. For application form and deadline date information please contact your department or the Office of the Associate Dean. The value of the scholarship is approximately $2,000 and it is non-renewable.
Harriet & Abe Gold Scholarship Bank. In 2003, Concordia created “The Harriet & Abe Gold Scholarship Bank” as a testament to the philanthropic vision of the Golds. The purpose of the Gold Bank is to incorporate all gifts provided by the Golds for scholarships at the University.
The purpose of the following graduate scholarship endowments is to support excellent and deserving full-time students and to honor the individuals whose names these awards bear. These individuals have made important contributions to their professions and to their communities.
The scholarships, valued at approximately $2,750 each, are granted through competition on the basis of academic excellence and financial need as expressed in the student’s statement describing his/her financial situation and explaining how the scholarship will assist him/her. For application form and deadline date information please contact the appropriate department.
For application forms and deadline date information please contact the department concerned.
In addition to the scholarships listed above, the Harriet and Abe Gold Scholarship Bank includes the Harriet & Abe Gold Entrance Bursaries (see Bursaries listing below).
Harris and Ann Wetstein Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship is open to all students whose research is in the area of Canadian Jewish Studies. It is awarded through competition and the selection is made by the Concordia Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies. The scholarship is valued at approximately $1,250. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Concordia Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies at 848-8760.
Joyce Melville Memorial Scholarship. The award will be given to a full-time female student in the third year of her MFA program. Selection is based on the student’s submissions (curriculum vitae, statement of involvement in social and women’s issues, and slides) and faculty recommendation. The value of the award is approximately $1,000 and the recipient will be chosen by the Graduate Studio Arts Advisory Committee. For application form and deadline date information please contact the MFA program.
J.P. Zweig Scholarship. It is awarded to a master’s or doctoral student pursuing research in the areas of Psychology of Fitness, Exercise Science and/or Behavioral Medicine. Candidates are to be nominated by Faculty members from these areas of research. Selection is made by the Department of Psychology. The scholarship is valued at approximately $300. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of Psychology.
J.P. Graduate Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time master’s or doctoral student pursuing research in the areas of Psychology of Fitness, Exercise Science and/or Behavioral Medicine. Candidates are to be nominated by Faculty members from these areas of research. Selection is made by the Department of Psychology in conjunction with the Department of Exercise Science. The scholarship is valued at approximately $350. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of Psychology.
Mary Perri Graduate Scholarship in Educational Technology. The scholarship is created to ensure the continuation of research and knowledge in the field of Human Performance Technology, more specifically Knowledge Transfer, Knowledge Management, and/or Change Management in the workplace.
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize the reward academic excellence in Educational Technology at the PhD level. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents. Students will be chosen for academic excellence. Priority will be given to students whose research is in one or more, but not limited to, of the fields listed above. The scholarship is open to current and new PhD students, either part-time or full-time. It is valued at $2,000 and is not renewable. For application form and deadline date information please contact the program.
Mathematics and Statistics Graduate Scholarship. The aim of the scholarship is to encourage success and reward excellence in a full-time student who is pursuing studies in either a master’s or doctoral program in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Candidates must have completed a minimum of one year of full-time studies in their master’s or doctoral program and have obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.9 or greater. The scholarship is valued at $1,000.
Mildred Lande and Margot Lande Graduate Scholarship in Photography. The Scholarship is to support a full-time student entering the MFA program in Studio Arts (Photography). It will be adjudicated by the Department’s Graduate Program Selection Committee on the basis of quality and merit including a review of the candidate’s portfolio, statement of intent and previous studies. The scholarship is valued at approximately $2,500 and is non-renewable.
Murielle and Murray Steinberg in-course Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded through competition on the basis of academic excellence to a full-time student entering his or her second year of studies leading to an MBA The scholarship is valued at approximately $1,250 and is non-renewable. For application form and deadline date information please contact the MBA program.
Morrie and Diane Cohen Graduate Scholarship in Art History. The scholarship is awarded through competition to a full-time graduate student registered or planning to register in a program leading to either a PhD or MA in Art History. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Selection is made by the Department of Art History. The scholarship is valued at approximately $1,700 and is renewable through competition. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of Art History.
Nick Herscovics Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence to a student pursuing full-time studies in the Master’s in the Teaching of Mathematics program. The value of the scholarship is approximately $1,200. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Perrakis Family Graduate Scholarship in Finance. The purpose of this annual in-course graduate scholarship is to encourage and reward an excellent student pursuing his orher full-time studies in the area of Finance at the MSc or PhD level at the John Molson School of Business. The scholarship is granted through competition on the basis of academic excellence. The award is valued at $1,500 and it non-renewable. The MSc/PhD Administration Faculty Committee will adjudicate the scholarship. For application form and deadline date information please contact your program.
PMI Montreal Scholarship. The purpose of this annual in-course scholarship is to encourage and reward an excellent student who is pursuing full-time studies at the John Molson School of Business. The Scholarship is granted through competition on the basis of academic excellence, the candidates will have to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and interest in Project Management through a business/project plan. The scholarship is valued at $1,000 and is non-renewable. The Office of the Associate Dean Research in the John Molson School of Business will adjudicate the scholarship. For application form and deadline date information please contact your program.
Raymond A. Décarie Graduate Scholarship in Commerce & Administration. The in-course scholarship is granted through competition on the basis of academic excellence to a full-time student entering his or her second year of studies in the MBA, MSc Administration or PhD Administration programs in the John Molson School of Business. The scholarship is valued at approximately $1,250 and is renewable through competition. Selection is made by a joint committee chaired by the Associate Dean Research. For application form and deadline date information please contact the respective program.
Redpath Sugars Graduate Scholarship in Commerce & Administration. The scholarship is granted through competition on the basis of academic excellence to a full-time graduate student in the MBA, MSc Administration or PhD Administration programs in the John Molson School of Business. The scholarship is valued at approximately $1,250 and is renewable through competition. Selection is made by a joint committee chaired by the Associate Dean Research. For application form and deadline date information please contact the respective program
Rona and Robert Davis Scholarship. The scholarship was established to provide an in-course scholarship to a full-time student entering his/her second year of master’s or doctoral studies in the Department of Communication Studies. The candidate must have contributed substantially to the life of the Department, have demonstrated academic excellence and a clear financial need. Approximate value of the scholarship is approximately $725. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of Communication Studies.
School of Graduate Studies Staff Scholarships. The purpose of the graduate entrance scholarships is to encourage and reward excellence in scholarly activity of high ranking full-time students entering doctoral studies in the Special Individualized Program (SIP). The scholarships are created through the generosity of the staff of the School of Graduate Studies, whose mission is to provide leadership and support to the university community in its quest for the advancement of knowledge and academic achievement.
The scholarships will be adjudicated on the basis of academic excellence by the SIP Admissions Committee chaired by the Graduate Program Director. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000 and is non-renewable. For further information please contact the SIP program.
Senior Scholarships. The University has established several senior scholarships, open to people 60 years of age or more who enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program including graduate diplomas. One senior scholarship has been designated for a student in graduate studies. These awards are valued at $500 a year, and are tenable for up to four years. A holder of a senior scholarship must enroll full-time in a graduate degree or diploma program. Senior scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic record and an interview. Information on these awards may be obtained from the Financial Aid and Undergraduate Awards Office.
Trevor Payne, C.M. Scholarship in Black Music. The scholarship is granted to a student who has completed the first year of study as a full-time BFA student in the Department of Music or to a graduate student enrolled in the Diploma in Advanced Music Performance Studies. Students’ work will be assessed based on: program of study, courses taken/number of credits completed, scholastic accomplishment, artistic ability, and an essay articulating the significance of the study and performance of Black Music to the education of the candidate. Selection of the recipient will be made by the Music Department Selection Committee. The scholarship is valued at approximately $5,000. For application form and deadline information please contact the Music Department.
Bursaries
Barry J. Schwartz Memorial Bursary. This bursary is awarded to a master’s or doctoral student who has made a significant academic contribution in the field of Judaic Studies. The value of the award is approximately $800 and the recipient is chosen by the Department of Religion. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of Religion.
CUAA John Molson School of Business Alumni Chapter Entrance Bursaries. The purpose of the entrance bursaries is to support and encourage undergraduate and graduate students (MBA, MSc or PhD) with financial need and in good academic standing to pursue full-time studies. Selection of the graduate entrance bursary recipients will be made by the Associate Dean Research. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. The bursary is valued at $1,000 and is non-renewable. For application forms and deadline date information please contact your program.
Harriet and Abe Gold Entrance Bursaries. The bursaries are awarded to the most needy and academically deserving full-time graduate students entering master’s or doctoral studies. Candidates must have completed their undergraduate studies in the previous two years. The value of each bursary is $5,000. Ten bursaries are awarded yearly. The deadline date of application is April 10.
Inge Thurm Bursary in Women’s or Gender History. The bursary is awarded in odd years (2009/2010 etc.) to a master’s or doctoral student and to an undergraduate student in even years (2010/2011). The student’s research should be in the areas of either women’s or gender history. The bursary may be awarded to a full-time or part-time student. Selection of the recipient is made by the Department of History. The bursary is valued at approximately $400. For application form and deadline date information please contact Department of History.
Maria Teresa Hausmann Graduate Bursary. This bursary is awarded to a full-time student entering the MA Philosophy program. Selection of the recipient shall be based on financial need and academic merit. The value of the award is approximately $800 and the recipient is chosen by the Department of Philosophy. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of Philosophy.
Miriam Aaron Roland Bursary. The purpose of the bursary is to support a graduate student registered full-time in the Graduate Diploma Program in Community Economic Development. Selection of the recipients will be made on the basis of financial need and academic standing. The value of the bursary is dependent on the endowment payout and is non-renewable. For application form and deadline date information please contact the School of Community and Public Affairs.
Office of University Advancement & Alumni Relations Bursary. This bursary is created through the generosity of the staff of the Office of University Advancement and Alumni Relations who are involved, in collaboration with the University’s internal and external communities, in building and sustaining programs that secure continued financial and material support from the private sector in support of Concordia University’s strategic academic priorities. The bursary is awarded to an undergraduate student in odd years (2009/2010) and to a graduate student in even years (2010/2011).
Selection is made on the basis of financial need and good academic standing. Students must have completed one year of full-time or part-time graduate studies and must have demonstrated active community involvement in order to be eligible to apply. In addition to the application, any work for a non-profit organization must be supported by a letter of recommendation from that organization which describes the candidate’s volunteer work at the organization.
The bursary is adjudicated and administered by the School of Graduate Studies. It is valued at approximately $1,000 and is renewable through competition.
Philip Fisher Bursaries. Awarded to full-time students registered in the Diploma in Journalism program. Selection of the winners is made by the Department of Journalism. The bursaries are valued at $2,000 each. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of Journalism.
Susan Carson Memorial Bursary. The bursary is awarded to a full-time student in the Diploma in Journalism program. Selection is made by the Department of Journalism based on academic achievement combined with financial need. Candidates must demonstrate highest ideals, concern for humankind and qualities of citizenship. Preference will be given to students who have custody of one or more dependent children. The bursary is valued at approximately $1,800. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of Journalism.
Awards
Administrative Management Society John Crawford Award. It is awarded to a full-time master’s or doctoral student in the Department of Education. The selection of the winner is made by the Department based on academic merit. The value of the award is approximately $360. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of Education.
Andrew Murphy Graduate Award in Special Education. It is awarded on the basis of academic excellence to a full-time student whose course of study is in the field of Special Education. Preference may be given to students who themselves have benefited from Special Education programs and who are continuing to study in this field at the graduate level. The award is open to students enrolled in or planning to enroll in the MA Educational Technology, MA Educational Studies, MA Child Studies or PhD Education. The selection is made by the Department of Education. The award is valued at approximately $3,500. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of Education.
Avtar Pall Graduate Award in Earthquake Engineering. Awarded to a full-time student registered in a master’s or doctoral program in the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering. The recipient’s area of research must fall under earthquake engineering, structural engineering, and/or oblique structural engineering. The selection of the winner is made by the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering based on academic merit. The value of the award is $1,000, renewable twice through competition. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Betsy Barber Memorial Award. The in-course award is intended to encourage and reward women who are pursuing their graduate studies in the MBA program at the John Molson School of Business. It will be granted on the basis of academic excellence and financial need, as demonstrated in a statement of need, to a full-time female MBA student who has completed one year of studies. The value of the award based on the annual payout provided by the endowment is approximately $700, it is non-renewable. The award will be adjudicated by the MBA Admissions Committee. For application form and deadline date information please contact the program.
Bruno J. Pateras MBA Award. Recipients of this award will complete an internship of no less than three (3) months at Concordia University’s Leonard and Binna Ellen Art Gallery which is devoted to the research and presentation of art. The recipient will work on one or more projects to the benefit of the Art Gallery as well as the development of the student within the framework of the MBA program. The internship projects will be developed and declared annually by the Director of the Art Gallery in collaboration with the Director of the MBA program.
The value of the internship is approximately $2,500. The recipient will be selected on the basis of a joint recommendation of the Director of the Art Gallery and the Director of the DIA/DSA program. For application form and deadline date please contact the DIA program.
Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, be registered either full-time or part time, must have completed a minimum of 24 credits in their program at the time of the internship and be in good academic standing. The internship will be undertaken as an internship/practicum consulting project (MBA 695 or MBA 632). Selection of the recipient will be made on the basis of a joint recommendation of the Director of the Art Gallery and the Director of the MBA program. The award is valued at approximately $3,000.
Campaign for Concordia Graduate Awards. They are awarded based on academic excellence to students entering or pursuing full-time master’s or doctoral studies. The awards are valued at $5,000 each and are unrestricted as to area of study. The awards are adjudicated by the Graduate Awards Committee of the School of Graduate Studies. Deadline date of application is April 10.
Canada Steamship Lines Award in Transportation. The award is open to students in all disciplines whose primary research area concerns transportation. Candidates must be full-time student in a master’s or doctoral program. Research focus would be demonstrated by a curriculum vitae and a thesis proposal with supporting documentation, including letters of recommendation from thesis committee members. The award is adjudicated by a committee convened by the School of Graduate Studies. The award is valued at approximately $1,250 and is renewable through competition. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Graduate Awards Office.
Canadian National Award in Transportation Studies. The award is open to students in all disciplines whose primary research area concerns transportation. Candidates must be full-time students in a master’s or doctoral program. Research focus would be demonstrated by a curriculum vitae and a thesis proposal with supporting documentation, including letters of recommendation from thesis committee members. The award is adjudicated by a committee convened by the School of Graduate Studies. The award is valued at approximately $2,500 and is renewable through competition. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Graduate Awards Office.
Concordia University Special Entrance Awards. Awarded to all newly admitted master’s and doctoral students who, at the start date of their program, have been offered a master’s or doctoral award from a publicly funded agency at the federal and/or provincial (Québec) level such as: CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC/FRSQ/FQRNT/FQRSC/IRSST. Confirmation of the award will be sent to the candidate once they have submitted a copy of their letter of offer, and if applicable their Payment Activation form, to the Graduate Awards Office of the School of Graduate Studies. The award is valued at $6,000 at the master’s level and $10,000 at the doctoral level. The awards are non-renewable.
Concordia University Doctoral Award of Excellence. They are awarded to doctoral students who held the Concordia University Special Entrance Award in year one of their studies. The award is paid during the year following the end of their major granting agency award and is valued at $15,000 non-renewable.
Concordia University Doctoral Thesis Completion Award. These awards are intended to assist highly qualified full-time doctoral studies to complete their thesis writing and defense. Thirty (30) one term awards valued at $4,000 each are awarded through competition to students who are within the last two (2) terms of completing their program. Candidates must have completed their course work, comprehensive exam, the thesis proposal must have been accepted and the research work completed at the time of application. The award may be held between the 10th and 15th term of the student’s doctoral program. The deadline date for application is May 1st. For further information please contact the Graduate Awards Office.
Concordia University Retired Faculty and Staff Graduate Awards. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and must have completed one year of full-time master’s or doctoral studies at the time of application. Recipients will be selected on the basis of financial need determined through a confidential, standardized financial needs test. The School of Graduate Studies will administer the awards. There are four awards valued at approximately $4,500 each, they are renewable through competition. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Graduate Awards Office of the School of Graduate Studies.
Dick McDonald Award. The purpose of this endowment is to provide an award to a graduate student entering the second year of the Human Systems Intervention MA program. The award is valued at approximately $600. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of Applied Human Sciences.
Fondation deSève Graduate Award. The award was established to recognize artistic achievement and academic excellence of students registered in the MFA Film Production program. Selection of the recipient is made by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema Committee. For further information please contact the department.
Hydro-Québec Graduate Awards. They are awarded based on academic excellence to students entering or pursuing full-time master’s or doctoral studies. The awards are valued at $5,000 each and are unrestricted as to area of study. The awards are adjudicated by the Graduate Awards Committee of the School of Graduate Studies. Deadline date of application is April 10.
International Congress of Historical Sciences Award. It is awarded every five (5) years to a doctoral student or postdoctoral fellow in the Department of History at Concordia. This award is to defray the costs of attending the conference. The next award will offered in 2010.
James W. Burns Graduate Award. It is awarded to a full-time master’s or doctoral student based on academic merit. The award is valued at approximately $2,700 and is unrestricted as to area of study. Selection of the candidate is made by the Graduate Awards Committee of the School of the Graduate Studies through the April 10th competition deadline date. For further information please contact the Graduate Awards Office of the School of Graduate Studies.
Keith Lowther Graduate Award. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence and community service to a full-time student registered in a graduate or post-graduate program in the Department of History. The award is valued at approximately $600. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of History.
Lillian Vineberg Graduate Award in Painting and Drawing. The award is open to full-time MFA students in Painting and Drawing entering their second year of full-time studies. Selection of the recipient is to be made based on academic merit and artistic work and will be adjudicated by the MFA Awards Committee in the Spring. The award is valued at approximately $2,000 and is non-renewable. For further information and application form please contact the MFA program.
Mike Rakmil Award. It is awarded every second year (even years) to a full-time graduate student entering the Master of/Magisteriate in Fine Arts. It is a two year award valued at $2,500 per annum. Selection is made by the Graduate Studio Arts Committee from qualified applicants to the program.
Omer deSerres Graduate Award for Excellence in Visual Arts. The award is created through the generosity of Mr. Marc DeSerres, President of Omer DeSerres, a leading supplier of art materials in Canada. It is granted to a full-time student entering the MFA in Studio Arts. The Studio Arts Graduate Program Selection Committee will adjudicate the award based on the quality and merit of the candidate’s application, portfolio and statement of intent. The award is valued at $3,000 and is non-renewable.
Phil Cohen Music Award. The award is intended to encourage and reward outstanding instrumental or vocal performers who are students currently enrolled in either the graduate Diploma in Advanced Music Performance Studies or the Special Individualized Program (SIP) in the School of Graduate Studies with a major declared in music. The recipient will demonstrate an innovative perspective to the musical experience, its cultivation, its creative applications and their potential for enhancing human well-being.
Selection of the recipient will be made by a Committee comprised of one designate from the Leonardo Project and no fewer than two members of the Music Department, as determined by the Chair of the Music Department, based on academic achievement, creativity, and musical performance. The award is valued at approximately $425 and is non-renewable. For further information and application form please contact the Music Department.
Port of Montreal Award in Transportation Studies. The award is open to a students in all disciplines whose primary research area concerns transportation. Candidates must be full-time students in a master’s or doctoral program. Research focus would be demonstrated by a curriculum vitae and a thesis proposal with supporting documentation, including letters of recommendation from thesis committee members. The award is adjudicated by a committee convened by the School of Graduate Studies. The award is valued at approximately $1,750 and is renewable through competition. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Graduate Awards Office.
Professor Hugh McQueen Award of Excellence. The award is intended to encourage and reward a recipient of a Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS D) or a Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS D) from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) or a FQRNT/NSERC Industrial Innovation Scholarship. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, hold one of the above stated awards and be registered as a full-time student in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science.
Selection of the recipient will be made by a Committee chaired by the Dean of the Faculty and composed of the chairs of the departments. The award is valued at approximately $1,675 and it is renewable through competition. For further information and application form please contact the Associate Dean Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science or your program.
Robert J. Briscoe MBA Award. Awarded to a full-time graduate student in the second year of their MBA program and whose undergraduate degree was not in commerce. Selection will be made by the MBA program Committee based on academic excellence. Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate entrepreneurial activity. The approximate value of the award is $2,500. For application form and deadline date information please contact the MBA program.
Rose and Norman Goldberg Award. This award is made every even year (2010/12) to a student registered full-time in the MA Philosophy program. It is awarded on the basis of financial need and the student’s performance in the program. The value of the award is approximately $500 and the recipient is chosen by the Department of Philosophy. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Department of Philosophy.
Stéphane Boisvert and Nathalie Le Prohon Entrance MBA Award. The award is intended to encourage a full-time student entering the MBA program who excels in balancing work, study, and community involvement. Selection of the recipient will be based on academic excellence and leadership in extracurricular activities. The MBA program Admissions Committee will adjudicate the award. Students wishing to be considered for the award must provide a one-page essay on how well he/she is able to balance work, study and community involvement. The award is valued at $2,000 and is non-renewable. For further information please contact the MBA program.
Susan Schouten Documentary Film Award. The award is to be granted on the basis of competition to a full-time student, who is registered in an MFA in Film Production, or a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Major or Specialization in Film Production. The candidates studio work will be assessed on the basis of creativity, quality and merit of a completed documentary film that reflects the social justice concerns at the heart of Susan Schouten’s documentary film philosophy: aboriginal issues, women’s issues, poverty and class struggle. Candidates will be nominated by the head of the MFA Film Production program at the graduate level and the instructor of the documentary stream of Filmmaking II at the undergraduate level. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Undergraduate Awards Division of the Financial Aid Office.
William R. Sellers Graduate Award. The purpose of this in-course award is to recognize, reward and promote academic excellence in Exercise Science at the MSc level. Candidates must be in the 2nd year of their MSc program, selection will be made on the basis of academic excellence. The value of the award is dependent on the yearly payout from the endowment, the award is non-renewable. The award will be adjudicated by members of the Graduate Program Committee (GPC) in the Department of Exercise Science. The School of Graduate Studies will administer the award. For application form and deadline date information please contact the program.
Wynne Francis Award. The award will be given to a master’s student in English for a critical essay on Canadian Poetry. The submissions may deal with any aspect of Canadian poetry, including such perspectives as biography; ethnic, regionalist, feminist or comparative studies; textual analysis or literary theory; or any relevant approach deemed appropriate by the Awards Committee of the English Department. Essays written for graduate courses, as well as chapters or sections of an MA thesis, are eligible. The value of the award is approximately $1,900 and the recipient is chosen by the English Department.
Yaacov Zipper Award. The award is named in honor of renowned educator and Yiddish author Yaacov Zipper. Candidates must be pursuing full-time graduate studies in the area of Jewish Studies, preference will be given to applicants whose research involves the archives of the Canadian Jewish Congress of Montreal. A Committee of at least three faculty members from the Department of Religion will adjudicate the award. The award is valued at $1,000 and is renewable through competition.
Zenergy Communications MBA Award for Best Research Paper in Environmental Studies. The award is intended to encourage and reward a full-time or part-time student in the MBA program who is pursuing the research paper elective and has selected to research a topic dealing with environmental business issues. For a glossary of research topics please consult the program or the Graduate Awards Directory on the School of Graduate website.
The objective of the research paper is to provide each student (or group of two students) with an opportunity to carry out an in-depth investigation of a selected business problem, working individually on a one-to-one basis with a faculty member. Research papers may concentrate on a specialized area or they may be interdisciplinary in scope. The investigation normally extends over two terms.
Selection of the recipient is made by a Committee headed by the MBA Program Director (or his/her designate) and comprised of JMSB faculty members and/or selected outside experts (excluding any individuals in any way associated with the donor). The deadline date to submit the research paper to the MBA program is April 15; the recipient will be announced by the end of May. The award is valued at $2,000 and is non-renewable.
Adopt-a-Student
Art Strollers Award for Single Parents. Art Strollers is a Toronto based organization that offers museum tours, gallery tours and cultural learning series for parents and their children. The award is open to both undergraduate and graduate returning students, part-time or full-time, registered in either the B.F.A. or MFA Studio Arts programs. Candidates must be single parents who are not only artists but also active within the community and able to demonstrate community activity inside and outside of Concordia. The award is valued at $500 and is non-renewable. For further information, deadline date and application forms please contact the Undergraduate Awards Office of the Financial Aid and Awards Office.
Hélène Couture Award for Excellence in Painting and Drawing. Hélène has been a long time supporter of the contemporary arts in Montréal. She was gallery owner and operator and is a well-respected member of the business community.
The entrance award is open to full-time students entering the MFA program in Painting and Drawing. Selection of the recipient will be made by the program’s Admission Committee. The award is valued at $2,000 and is non-renewable.
Leo Paul Ramsperger Award in Sculpture and Ceramics. This entrance award is open to full-time students entering the MFA program in Sculpture and Ceramics. Selection of the recipient will be made by the program’s Admissions Committee. The award is valued at $2,500 and is non-renewable.
Oral History Graduate Award. The award is designed to honor the work of oral historians who are incoming graduate students at Concordia’s Department of History. The Department is home to the Centre for Oral History and Digital Storytelling, Canada’s first centre of oral history research. A growing number of graduate students are coming to the department in order to pursue research projects that incorporate oral history.
The entrance award is open to full-time students entering the MA or PhD History program whose research is in Oral History. Selection of the recipient will be made by the History Department’s Admissions Committee. The award is valued at $500 and is non-renewable.
Winsor Gallery Award. The Winsor Gallery is dedicated to the promotion of distinctive Canadian and International contemporary art. Working with painting, sculpture, photo-based and multi-media works, the gallery offers an exciting program of solo and group exhibitions. Located in Vancouver British Columbia, the Winsor Gallery strives to ensure the long-term development of our artists’ careers, to support emerging artists and to stimulate the engagement of our collectors.
The award is for students who have completed the second year of residency in the Graduate Studio Arts Program. Selection will be based on academic and artistic merit; the recipient should be prepared to exhibit their work in May. The award is valued at $1,500 and is non-renewable. Selection of the will be made by the MFA Committee. For further information and deadline date please contact the MFA program.
Grants
Loyola Alumni Association Inc. Educational Grants. They are awarded to full-time Concordia students at all levels. Preference will be given to children and grand-children of active Loyola Alumni Association Members. Selection will be made by the Association. For application form and deadline date information please contact the Undergraduate Awards Division of the Financial Aid Office.
Research Stipends
Dagobert Broh Graduate Research Stipend. The stipend will be awarded annually to a student in History who has been admitted to candidacy for the PhD and who exhibits both need and a sound research project. In the absence of a suitable candidate at the doctoral level, MA applicants will be considered. The stipend is valued at approximately $3,000. For further information please contact the History Department.
Teaching Assistantships
Carolyn and Richard Renaud Graduate Teaching Assistantship Awards. The Teaching Assistantship Awards are open to new and returning full-time graduate students in all master’s and doctoral programs. Approximately twelve Teaching Assistantship Awards offered annually at a value of $5,000 each. Selection is made by the Graduate Awards Committee of the School of Graduate Studies based on academic merit, financial need and the program recommendation. They are renewable through competition.
Ned Goodman Teaching Assistantship Award. The Teaching Assistantship is open to new and returning full-time master’s students registered in the Goodman Institute of Investment Management. Selection of the recipient is made by a Committee chaired by the Director of the Goodman Institute. The award is valued at approximately $4,700. For further information and application form please contact the Goodman Institute of Investment Management.
Conference Support
Concordia University Supplemental Funds for Conferences. Open to full-time doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, as well as master’s students who are in thesis based programs who are in year two or three of their program. A minimum CGPA of 3.70/4.30 (A) average in their university studies is required of all applicants. Candidates must be registered full-time in their program at the time of attending the conference, for postdoctoral fellows the conference must be held during their postdoctoral assignment. Candidates who are on Time Limit Extensions or whose conference is held in Montreal are not eligible to apply. High-Profile conferences in the field of research of the applicant and/or those where paper acceptance is highly selective will be given priority. Maximum funding is $500 for conferences held in Quebec or Ontario and $750 for all other conferences. Candidates cannot receive support more than twice throughout their studies and no more than once per year.
Graduation Awards
David McKeen Awards for Literary Interpretation and Creative Writing. The awards will be awarded for the best academic and creative writing of students who have received their master’s degree during an academic year. They are awarded in the September following the academic year. The awards are valued at approximately $450 each and the selection is made by the Awards Committee of the English Department.
Ragai Ibrahim Graduate Award in Biology. The award is granted through competition on the basis of academic excellence to a graduating student with a master or doctoral degree in biology. The award recipient will be selected by the Biology Graduate Studies Committee in consultation with the Department Chair. The award is valued at approximately $1,000 and will be awarded in the fall of every year.
Prizes
V.C. Saxena Student Essay Competition Prizes. Graduate students are invited to submit a 2,000 to 3,000 word essay that examines the fundamental question of science and religion in an interdisciplinary way. They are invited to explore three linked yet separate questions: is there a spiritual dimension (soul) of the human person; does the human spirit (soul) continue to exist after death (i.e. is there life after death); and does God exist?
The competition is open to graduate students of all faculties. The prize will be adjudicated by a Selection Committee chaired by the Chair of the Department of Theological Studies. The prize is valued at $1,000 each and is non-renewable. Release of the winning essays to the donor will only be released upon written consent of the recipients.
Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships. Many departments in the University offer teaching assistantships, lab demonstrators, marking, or assistance with research projects. The amount of salary paid varies from one department to another and depends on the type and amount of work involved, as well as on the source of funds, which may be a research grant from an external agency in the case of a research assistantship. Students interested in such positions should inquire from the department or proposed supervisor, usually no later than March.
Provincial and Federal Granting Agencies Scholarships and Fellowships
Fonds Québécois de la recherche sur la nature et les technologies (FQRNT). Residents of Québec, as defined by the agency, who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents intending to study full-time in a master’s or doctoral program in the areas of engineering or the pure and applied sciences are eligible to apply for scholarships from this agency. These scholarships are granted on the basis of a variety of factors, with scholastic achievement criteria and proposed research being the most important. The Fonds FQRNT also offers specialized scholarships to individuals in particular fields such as transportation, energy and others. For application deadline date please consult their website (it is normally the second Wednesday of October). For more details on their eligibility requirements, information and online application form please visit the FQRNT website. Applicants and referees transmit their section of the application directly to FQRNT electronically, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that all supporting documents are received by the agency by the deadline date of application.
Fonds Québécois de la recherche sur la société et la culture (FQRSC). Residents of Québec, as defined by the agency, who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents intending to study full-time in a research master’s or doctoral program in the areas of social sciences, humanities, fine arts or commerce are eligible to apply for scholarships from this agency. These scholarships are granted on the basis of a variety of factor, with scholastic achievement criteria and proposed research being the most important. For application deadline date please consult their website (it is normally around October 15). For more details on their eligibility requirements, information and online application form please visit the FQRSC website. Applicants and referees transmit their section of the application directly to FQRSC electronically, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that all supporting documents are received by the agency by the deadline date of application.
Fonds de recherche en santé du Québec (FRSQ). Residents of Québec, as defined by the agency, who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents intending to study full-time in a master’s or doctoral program whose research is in the area of the health sciences are eligible to apply for scholarships from this agency. These scholarships are granted on the basis of a variety of factor, with scholastic achievement criteria and proposed research being the most important. For application deadline date please consult their website (it is normally around October 15). For more details on their eligibility requirements, information and online application form please visit the FRSQ website. Applicants and referees transmit their section of the application directly to FRSQ electronically, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that all supporting documents are received by the agency by the deadline date of application.
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council offers a number of postgraduate awards to assist students in undertaking master’s or doctoral study and research, and a limited number of postdoctoral fellowships for those wishing to add to their experience by specialized training. These scholarships and fellowships are awarded on the basis of high scholastic achievement, and evidence of capacity to do research. These may be granted for study and research in such fields as agriculture, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, physical geography, mathematics, engineering, computer science and experimental psychology. For postgraduate scholarships, the applicant must be either a Canadian citizen, or a permanent resident residing in Canada at the time of application. For more details on eligibility requirements, information, application forms and deadline dates please visit the NSERC website. For students applying through Concordia the deadline date is normally around October 5, please contact the Graduate Awards Office of the School of Graduate Studies or the School of Graduate Studies website for the exact date, awardsgs@concordia.ca
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council offers fellowships and grants in the social sciences and humanities. Some of the programs of assistance available are: Master’s Canada Graduate Scholarships, Doctoral Fellowships and Doctoral Canada Graduate Scholarships, and Postdoctoral Fellowships. Applicants must be either a Canadian citizen, or a permanent resident residing in Canada at the time of application. For more details on eligibility requirements, information, application forms and deadline dates please visit the SSHRC website. For students applying through Concordia for the doctoral and master’s competitions the deadline date is normally around October 16, please contact the Graduate Awards Office of the School of Graduate Studies or the School of Graduate Studies website for the exact date, awardsgs@concordia.ca
Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR). The Canadian Institute for Health Research offers research awards to students whose research is in the field of health sciences. Some of their programs are Master’s Canada Graduate Scholarships, Doctoral research awards and Postdoctoral Fellowships. Applicants must be either Canadian citizen or a permanent resident residing in Canada at the time of application. For more details on their eligibility requirements, information and application form and deadlines dates please visit the CIHR website. Students registered at Concordia and applying for the Master’’s Award competition the deadline date for application is normally November 4th, please contact the Graduate Awards Office of the School of Graduate Studies for the exact date, awardsgs@concordia.ca
Policy on Holding Multiple Awards Simultaneously
Definitions of terms as relevant to this policy:
External Awards: awards that are adjudicated and selection of the recipients is done by an external organization.
Internal Awards: awards that are adjudicated and selection of the recipients is done by an internal Concordia Committee.
Tier 1 Awards: any award, internal or external, of an annual value of $12,000 or greater.
Tier 2 Awards: Any award, internal or external, of an annual value of less than $12,000 but greater than $2,000.
Tier 3 Awards: Any award, internal or external, of an annual value of $2,000 or less.
Students Awarded External and Internal Awards
A student who has been awarded a Tier 1 External Award cannot simultaneously hold a Tier 1 Internal Award. If the student is offered both awards, he/she will be required to decline the Tier 1 Internal Award, but will still receive the award “in name only”.
Exemptions: Tier 3 Awards; International Tuition Fee Remission Awards (internal and external); International Tuition Scholarships (partial or full; internal and external); Concordia Doctoral Tuition Remissions; Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships.
Students pursuing their studies on a part-time basis are not eligible for internal awards.
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