Concordia Presidential Scholarship
Guidance for Applicants
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bout this Scholarship
The Concordia Presidential Scholarship is a newly established award aim to acknowledge students who demonstrate
academic excellence, community leadership and motivation to better the global community. Each year, two renewable
full fight scholarships, which include tuition and fees, books and living costs
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for 4 years, will be awarded to candidates
from any faculty.
Eligibility
You are eligible for the Concordia Presidential Scholarship if you meet the following requirements:
• First time attending university.
• Studying full-time in a degree program.
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nternational student, paying full international student rate.
• Starting studies at Concordia University starting in Fall 2021.
The Application Process
This
award requires that you be nominated by an individual who can attest to your achievements and character. The
nominator can be someone who has taught or worked with you and knows you well. They should be able to attest to your
community involvement and leadership as well as other accolades. Be sure to choose someone who knows you and your
accomplishments well keeping in mind that the nominator should not typically be a personal friend or relative.
You must then complete the application package and upload it to your MyConcordia student portal
(https://www.concordia.ca/students/financial-support/scholarships-awards/upload-process-for-concordia-application-
based-awards.html). The package must be a single PDF file comprised of the following:
• The Student Application Form which includes your nominator’s information.
• Your current curriculum vitae that outlines all work, volunteer experience, accolades, cultural, and other
accomplishments.
• A 1000-word limit personal statement where you express your community leadership and commitment to
bettering the global community, and explains how receiving this scholarship will help in the pursuit of your
studies and the fulfillment of your personal and academic aspirations.
• File name: LastName_FirstName_StudentID# (Example: Doe_John_12345678)
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Living costs including food and lodging will be based on Concordia’s residency
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As defined by Concordia University’s Undergraduate Calendar