Concordia Presidential Scholarship
Guidance for Nominators
About this Scholarship
Every year Concordia University welcomes exceptional international students from all over the world to study, research
and innovate at our thriving institution.
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.
Student Eligibility
The Concordia Presidential Scholarship is open to all students who will meet the following requirements:
• First time attending university.
• Studying full-time in a degree program.
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• International student, paying full international student rate.
• Starting studies at Concordia University in Fall 2020.
The Application Process
The applicant must complete the application package and send it via email to fundingyoureducation@concordia.ca
. The
package must include the following:
• The Student Application Form which includes nominator’s information.
• A current curriculum vitae that outlines all their work, volunteer experience, accolades, cultural, and other
accomplishments.
• A 1000-word limit personal statement that
expresses their community leadership and commitment to
bettering the global community, and explains how receiving this scholarship will help in the pursuit
of their studies and the fulfillment of their personal and academic aspirations.
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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