Awards & scholarships

As a prospective, ongoing or outgoing student, you may be eligible to receive a number of awards and scholarships. Some are exclusive to the department while others are open to all university students.

Financial assistance is equally available (usually on a first come first served basis) from the university and several external sources.

There are many opportunities to pursue awards and scholarships at Concordia University. It is your responsibility to conduct related research, but you should also feel free to speak to your advisors and professors. Beyond the monetary incentive, receiving an award or scholarship is a great portfolio-builder!

For additional information, please contact the Financial Aid and Awards Office.

Jean H. Picard Scholarship

The Department of Political Science offers a scholarship of up to $1,000 to a returning Political Science student.

The student must be enrolled in a Major or Honours in Political Science and must be registered for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The scholarship is awarded on the basis of superior academic achievement, a personal statement, as well as two reference letters (from university professors) written on behalf of the applicant.

Please send this fillable form, along with the supporting documents listed on the form, to the Department Chair, Dr. Daniel Salée, at daniel.salee@concordia.ca, by April 25, 2025. 

Zeidan Family Scholarship

The Department of Political Science offers two scholarships of up to $2,600 each to second or third year Political Science students (Major or Honours) who have successfully completed at least one course in Middle Eastern Studies.   

This award is recommended based on academic excellence, as well as a written essay of approximately 3,000 words. The topic should deal with Arab/Islamic Canadian relations.

Please send this fillable form, along with the supporting documents listed on the form, to the Department Chair, Dr. Daniel Salée, at daniel.salee@concordia.ca, by May 9, 2025.