Concordia University in Montreal offers a combination of automatic entrance and in-course scholarships, as well as application-based awards to assist both undergraduate and graduate students, including international applicants.
Scholarship Highlights at Concordia
Entrance and In‑Course Scholarships
- Entrance scholarships are automatically awarded to new bachelor’s students based on high academic achievement (e.g., top CEGEP or high school grades). No separate application is needed. (Concordia University)
- In-course scholarships are similarly automatic for students with a GPA of 3.30 or higher after completing at least one semester at Concordia. (Concordia University)
Concordia Awards (Application-Based)
- Students can apply annually (from August to October) for awards across a range of fields and personal achievements—including community service, specific disciplines, and special circumstances. (Concordia University, Concordia University)
External Awards
- Concordia provides listings and support for external scholarships and bursaries offered by governmental, nonprofit, and private organizations. These opportunities can greatly complement internal funding.
Eligibility & How It Works
- Automatic scholarships (entrance & in-course) are merit-based and require no extra application.
- Application-required awards: Open to both undergraduate and graduate students; each award has its own criteria. (Concordia University)
- A range of external awards, including partnerships and national programs, are featured through the Financial Aid & Awards Office and Concordia International. (Concordia University)
International Student Support
While Concordia’s internal scholarships—especially automatic ones—are generous, fully funded scholarships (covering tuition, living expenses, etc.) for international students are extremely rare or no longer offered. Notably, the Presidential Scholarship has been discontinued.
International master’s or PhD students may receive ad hoc awards or assistantships from departments or external partners. (Concordia University, Reddit)
Timeline Overview
- Admission-based scholarships: Granted automatically during admission review (Winter to Spring).
- Application-based awards: Open annually in August; typical deadline: mid-October. (Concordia University)
- External scholarships: Deadlines vary; Concordia often shares updates or connects students with partner foundations.
