Entrance awards
Research-based students are automatically considered for these awards at the time of admission; no additional application is required. These awards are often topped up with teaching and research assistantships, increasing the overall funding package to help you focus on your research and studies.
Awards
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International Tuition Award of Excellence
Reduces tuition for international students.
VALUE
Approximately $44,893
CITIZENSHIP
International
DEGREE
Doctorate programs
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Out of Province Award
Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents.
VALUE
Between $1,000 and $15,000
CITIZENSHIP
Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents
DEGREE
Various
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Volt-Age Doctoral Fellowship
Funding for PhD research in electrification.
VALUE
$35,000 per year for four years
CITIZENSHIP
Unrestricted
DEGREE
Doctorate programs
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Doctoral Graduate Fellowship
Grants exceptional doctoral students a highly sought-after entrance award.
VALUE
$14,000 per year for four years
CITIZENSHIP
Unrestricted
DEGREE
Doctorate programs
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Doctoral Graduate Fellowship (direct entry only)
Funding specific for direct entry students from bachelor’s to PhD.
VALUE
$14,000 per year for five years
CITIZENSHIP
Unrestricted
DEGREE
Doctorate programs
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Volt-Age Master's Scholarship
Funding for Master's research in electrification.
VALUE
$22,000 per year for two years
CITIZENSHIP
Unrestricted
DEGREE
Master's research programs
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Merit Scholarship
Funding program designed to assist research-based graduate students
VALUE
$5,000 - $10,000 for one academic year
CITIZENSHIP
Unrestricted
DEGREE
Master’s research and Doctorate programs
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Indigenous Graduate Scholarship
Designed to recognize and support Indigenous scholars
VALUE
$10,000 per year for four years for doctoral students
$10,000 for one academic year for Research-based Master’s students
CITIZENSHIP
Indigenous students from Indigenous communities and nations from Canada and the U.S.
DEGREE
Master’s research and Doctorate programs
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IBET Momentum Fellowship
Indigenous and Black Engineering/Technology Momentum Fellowship
VALUE
$35,000/year for four years.
CITIZENSHIP
Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents who identify as Indigenous or Black
DEGREE
Doctorate programs
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Concordia Black Student Excellence Doctoral Entrance Award
Embodies our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for Black students.
VALUE
$30,000 - $35,000 per year for four years
CITIZENSHIP
Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents
DEGREE
Doctorate programs
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Special Entrance Award
Newly admitted students already benefiting from provincial, federal and prestigious foundation scholarships funding are offered a Special Entrance Award valued at $6,000 for master's and $10,000 for doctoral students.
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Donor awards
Numerous donor awards are available for specific disciplines. For most of these awards, all graduate students within the specific departments are automatically considered, however some may issue a call for nominations and hold an internal departmental pre-selection competition.