Scholarships & awards

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

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

The Phyllis Harris Scholarship is awarded bi-annually to help support students who are community leaders in sexual health and rights. Valued at $4500, the Phyllis Harris Scholarship Fund provides one scholarship to a student with experience working or volunteering in the general field of human sexuality, and who intends to pursue a related career in the future. 

Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights