Forces Avenir
Forces AVENIR aims to recognize, honour and promote the commitment of students in projects that contribute to the development of socially conscious, responsible, active and persevering citizens who are both dedicated to their community and open to the world.
In 2023, finalists shared in grants totaling $114,000!
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How to Apply
Prospective applicants can either apply as an individual under the Personality categories (Graduate, Undergraduate, and/or Perseverant) or, student-led projects can apply to one of the Project categories below:
Arts, Literature, and Culture
Entrepreneurship, Business, and Social Economy
Environment
Health and Healthy Living
Mutual Aid, Peace and Justice
Science and Technology
Society, Communications and Education
Grants
Project Avenir: Project finalists will receive $2,000, and the winners $4,000 and the Forces Avenir trophy.
Personality Avenir – Undergrad, Graduate, Perseverant and Staff Member: The finalists will receive $2,000 and the winners $4,000 and the Forces Avenir Trophy
Avenir Projet par excellence: Grand prize winner receives $15,000 as well as the Forces Avenir trophy
Personality Avenir par excellence: Grand prize winner receives $15,000 as well as the Forces Avenir trophy
Eligibility criteria
For Individuals
Be registered as a full-time student (or recognized as such) for at least one semester during the eligibility period (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)
No more then 35 years of age
Cannot be a former recipient of a Forces Avenir university award in the Personality Avenir category
For Projects
The project must not be carried out as part of a university undergraduate program worth more than three (3) credits
The project must not take place in context of a course or a research program which is part of the requirements for obtaining a graduate degree
At least 80% of the students involved in the project must meet the criteria for individuals
The project application must focus on activities undertaken, completed, or accomplished during this academic year (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024).
The project must not have already received a Forces Avenir university award in the Project Avenir category
Selection Process
Submit your application before March 31.
Concordia will select a maximum of two applications per category to Forces Avenir.
Forces Avenir’s Specialist Juries of three people recognized in their field will then select recipients of the grants and Avenir trophies through presentations/interviews of the top 4 candidates in each category to find the finalists.
Interviews and presentations will take place over the course on June 2024. Representatives will be required to attend these interviews in either person, phone, or videoconference
A grand jury of key figures in society from the different fields will then determine the recipients of the Avenir Par Excellence grants and trophies.