Scholarships & awards

The Simone de Beauvoir Institute offers different scholarships and awards for students in both the Women's Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality programs.

Find out more for details on eligibility and how to apply, if applicable.

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The Abby Lippman Scholarship

For full-time or part-time students
Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Requires current enrollment in SdBI and enrollment in a course of study leading to a BA in Women’s Studies
Applications include demonstrated commitment to feminist and/or social justice activism

The Donald L. Boisvert and Gaston Lamontagne Scholarship For Gay and Lesbian Studies

For undergraduate and graduate students
Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students
Requires a minimum GPA of 3.30 and must have completed at least one year of study at Concordia University
Applications include demonstrated academic work in gay and lesbian studies, or activist involvement in gay and lesbian issues

The Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality Financial Aid Award

For full-time or part-time students
Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students
Must be considered as a continuing students in financial need
Assessment based on acceptable academic standing with a minimum GPA of at least 2.0

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The Lambda Scholarship Tuition Award

Exclusive to full-time students
Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students
Requires entry in any Concordia Faculty for full-time undergraduate study; BIPOC students as well as those belonging to other groups underrepresented at the University are prioritized and welcome to self-identity
Assessment based on demonstrated ongoing commitment to LGBTQ12+ activism or community involvement

The Lillian Robinson Memorial Scholarship in Women's Studies

For full-time or part-time students
Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students
Requires completion of at least 30 credits, including WSDB 290, 291 and 292
Assessment based on cumulative GPA, and GPA in WSDB courses

The Louise Perrier Memorial Scholarship

For full-time students in the Faculty of Arts & Science or John Molson School of Business
Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students
Requires a minimum GPA of 3.30
Applications include a one-page letter demonstrating contributions to empowering women a one-page letter demonstrating contributions to empowering women

The Maïr Verthuy Scholarship

Exclusive to full-time students
Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Requires completion of at least 60 credits, with at least 30 in WSDB
Assessment based on cumulative GPA (minimum 3.5)

The Provost Entrance Scholarship for the Simone de Beauvoir Institute

For full-time first-year students accepted in the Women’s Studies Program
Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students
Assessment based on cumulative GPA or "cote R" at entrance

to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students

The Provost In-Course Scholarship for the Simone de Beauvoir Institute

Exclusively for full-time students in the 2nd year or higher
Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students
Requires completion of at least 30 credits, including WSDB 290, 291 and 292
Assessment based on cumulative GPA, and GPA in WSDB courses

The Simone de Beauvoir Institute Scholarship

Exclusively for full-time fourth-year students
Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students
Requires completion of at least 84 credits, including WSDB 290, 291 and 292
Assessment based on cumulative GPA for WSDB courses and overall GPA

The Thérèse F. Casgrain Scholarship

Exclusive to full-time students
Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students
Assessment based on cumulative GPA (minimum of 3.3)

The Thérèse F. Casgrain Medal for Women’s Studies

Exclusive to full-time graduating students
Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students
Assessment based on cumulative GPA at graduation, and contributions to the life of the Institute/community is also considered

Other Scholarships & Awards at Concordia University

Concordia's Financial Aid and Awards Office can help you find and secure financial aid including:

government student loans and bursaries
university scholarships and bursary programs
on-campus work opportunities
corporate scholarship programs