Concordia University Level: Master’s (research/thesis-based) and Doctorate (PhD) programs Field of Study: Any field of study Eligible Applicants: Domestic students and International students (unrestricted citizenship) Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Key Deadline: Anytime — aligned with program admission deadlines (automatic consideration; no separate application required) Award Amount: $5,000 – $10,000 CAD for one academic year
Description The Concordia Merit Scholarship supports outstanding graduate students in research-based programs by providing financial assistance to reduce economic barriers and allow full focus on academic and research pursuits. It recognizes exceptional academic records and strong research potential. This entrance/in-program award helps attract and retain top talent at Concordia, a leading Canadian research university in vibrant Montreal.
Eligibility To qualify, applicants must:
- Be admitted to or currently enrolled in a full-time, research-based graduate program (Master’s with thesis or PhD) at Concordia University.
- Be within the standard program duration for eligibility:
- Master’s students: Within the first two years of the program.
- Doctoral students: Within the first four years of the program.
- Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and research promise (assessed via admission application materials, including transcripts, research statement/proposal, references, etc.).
- Maintain full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress.
Important Notes
- Application Process: Automatic — no separate form needed. The award is considered during the admissions process or for current students based on merit. Departments/Faculties and the School of Graduate Studies evaluate and nominate/recommend eligible candidates.
- The exact amount ($5,000 to $10,000) varies based on the applicant’s profile, funding availability, and departmental priorities. It is typically paid as a one-time or annual award for one academic year (may be renewable in some cases, but primarily one-year support).
- Open to both domestic and international students (no citizenship restrictions). International recipients benefit from support toward tuition and living costs.
- This scholarship can sometimes be combined with other funding (e.g., external awards like Tri-Agency or Quebec PBEEE), but check for stacking rules.
- For the most up-to-date details, amounts (subject to annual confirmation), program-specific admission deadlines (critical for consideration—often Dec–Feb for Fall starts, rolling for others), or to confirm eligibility for 2025-2026/2026-2027 intakes, visit the official pages:
- Merit Scholarship overview: https://www.concordia.ca/gradstudies/funding/entrance-awards/merit-scholarship.html
- Entrance awards: https://www.concordia.ca/gradstudies/funding/entrance-awards.html
- Graduate funding general: https://www.concordia.ca/gradstudies/funding.html
This is a valuable opportunity for research-focused graduate students at Concordia—strong admission applications with excellent academics and research fit are key to being considered. Good luck with your application