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Awards
In addition to information on Concordia University College of Alberta awards, the Student and Enrolment Services, located in Hole Academic Centre (HA 120), keeps a listing of external funding sources and assists students in all programs.
General qualifications for Concordia awards may include academic achievement, professional promise, financial need, enrolment in a degree program, community service, and personal qualities.
With the exception of a limited number of awards (e.g., entrance awards), only students who have completed their first semester at Concordia are eligible to receive awards administered by Concordia. Unless otherwise specified, all applicants for awards must be in satisfactory academic standing (section 9.3.4 of the Calendar) and registered full time (defined as 60% of a full-course load).
To ensure the equitable distribution of awards, the Admissions and Scholarships Committee (ASC) coordinates the conferring of financial awards. All award decisions made by the Committee are final; appeals are not accepted.
Concordia reserves the right to make whatever changes circumstances may require, including suspension or cancellation of particular awards. Financial awards may not be conferred every year if there is a lack of suitable candidates, or if expected returns from the investment of endowed funds or gifts from donors are not realized.
Concordia's General Awards, section 7.3.1, are normally presented at the annual Awards Night toward the end of the winter semester, as listed in the Academic Schedule, section 2.0 in the Calendar.
All scholarships, bursaries, and prizes received through Concordia's awards program are no longer considered taxable income under the Taxation Act (Canada). As required by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), recipients are issued a T4A slip in February for the value of all awards received in the preceding taxation year.
Entrance Scholarships
Through the Entrance Scholarship Program, Concordia rewards those students who have achieved academic excellence prior to entering Concordia University College of Alberta. High school students with admission averages of 75% or higher and university-transfer students with admission grade point averages of 3.5 or higher are eligible for Concordia entrance awards.
Home-schooled applicants who are admitted to a Concordia undergraduate degree program under section 3.2.2, Home-Schooled Admission, routes 1 and 2, are eligible for entrance award consideration; those admitted under routes 3 and 4 are ineligible unless they present the appropriate SAT or ACT score. However, after the completion of their first year of study at Concordia, home-schooled applicants are eligible to be considered for in-course awards.
No Application Required
University Entrance Scholarship
The University Entrance Scholarship program provides guaranteed renewable scholarships to high school students who present a minimum admission average of 75%; awards vary in value according to the applicant’s admission average. The final admission average that determines the scholarship amount is calculated on the five subjects required for admission to the applicant’s program of choice.
| Admission Average | Scholarship Value | Annual Value over Four Years |
|---|---|---|
| 95.0% or higher | $3,750 | Maximum $15,000 |
| 90.0% - 94.9% | $3,000 | Maximum $12,000 |
| 85.0% - 89.9% | $2,000 | Maximum $8,000 |
| 80.0% - 84.9% | $1,500 | Maximum $6,000 |
| 75.0% - 79.9% | $1,000 | Maximum $4,000 |
To become eligible for University Entrance Scholarships, applicants must be:
1. entering their first-year of post-secondary study directly from high school. Concordia will also consider applicants who have:
a. taken time off between high school and post-secondary studies
b. completed university-level credits while in high school.
c. attended a non-accredited program at a post-secondary institution and earned 9 or less transfer credits.
Applicants who enrolled in a post-secondary institution after the completion of high school are not eligible.
2. enrolled in a degree program in Arts, Management or Science.
3. registered in a minimum of 80% of a full-course load (12 credits) in each semester. Recipients whose registration drops below the required 80% minimum will immediately forfeit their scholarship.
Recipients may not concurrently hold both a University Entrance Scholarship and the President’s Leadership Scholarship.
Concordia identifies eligible students through the admission process, choosing from those who submit their admission Application Forms and final (interim) high school transcripts before April 1st. No separate application is required.
Deferrals are not considered.
To renew scholarships in subsequent years, students must:
1. be registered in a minimum 80% of a full-course load (12 credits) in each subsequent semester.
2. maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 during the academic year for all scholarships valued below $3,000 or a minimum GPA of 3.5 for scholarships valued $3,000 or greater. Courses completed in Spring and Summer Sessions are not included in the GPA calculation.
The renewal period shall not exceed the length of the student’s degree program.
Students who lose their scholarship entitlement due to reduced course load or low GPA may have their scholarship reinstated following an academic year of study that satisfies the registration and GPA requirements. However, their eligibility period will not be extended.
University Transfer Scholarship
University students who transfer to Concordia with a minimum of 24 transferable university-level credits may be eligible for the University Transfer Scholarship, a one-time award of $1,500.
To become eligible for the Transfer Student Entrance Scholarship, applicants must:
1. be working toward the completion of their first baccalaureate degree program.
2. be enrolled in a degree program in Arts, Management or Science.
3. present an AGPA of 3.5 or higher.
4. be registered in a minimum of 80% of a full-course load (12 credits) in each semester. Recipients whose registration drops below the required 80% minimum will immediately forfeit their scholarship.
Concordia identifies eligible students through the admission process, choosing from those who submit their admission Application Forms and final (interim) high school transcripts and post-secondary transcripts before April 1st. No separate application is required.
Recipients who continue to achieve academic excellence in subsequent years qualify to receive the In-course Scholarship.
University Entrance Scholarship for Concordia UCEP Students
Two one-time $1,500 awards for Concordia UCEP graduates who enroll in their first year of post-secondary study at Concordia in the academic year following their UCEP graduation.
To become eligible for the University Entrance Scholarship for Concordia UCEP students, applicants must:
1. be enrolled in a degree program in Arts, Management or Science.
2. present a minimum 75% average in three academic 90-level courses.
3. be registered in a minimum of 80% of a full-course load (12 credits) in each semester. Recipients whose registration drops below the required 80% minimum will immediately forfeit their scholarship.
Concordia identifies eligible students through the admission process, choosing from those who submit their admission Application Forms before April 1st. No separate application is required.
Recipients mat request a deferral by sending a written request to Admissions and Financial Aid to defer both your admission and scholarship. Approval of a written request to defer is not automatic; and deferments are not normally granted for more than one calendar year.
General Entrance Awards
Alberta Blue Cross 50th Anniversary Entrance Scholarship
An annual $500 award to a first-year student who is an Alberta resident, displays superior academic achievement and demonstrates financial need. Selection is based on the academic standing of 30-level subjects used for admission. Recipients may not be receiving other awards totalling more than $3,500. Awarded in September of each year.
Donor: Alberta Blue Cross
Alberta Blue Cross 50th Anniversary Traveller's Scholarship
An annual $500 award to a first-year student who is an Alberta resident, displays superior academic achievement and demonstrates financial need. The recipient's hometown must be at least 100 kilometres from Concordia. Selection is based on the academic standing of 30-level subjects used for admission. Recipients may not be receiving other awards totalling more than $3,500. Awarded in September of each year.
Donor: Alberta Blue Cross
Application Required
Academic Awards
No Application Required
Concordia Academic Awards
Variable annual awards in each of the Humanities, Religious Studies, Science, and Social Science/Education divisions. Awards are based on academic excellence, according to criteria established in each division.
Donor: Concordia University College of Alberta
Concordia Drama Department Award
A Canadian Art Gallery Gift Certificate awarded for outstanding contribution, either in performance or behind-the-scenes involvement.
Donor: Concordia Drama Department
Concordia Student of the Year Award
A plaque awarded annually to a student with outstanding participation in non-academic school activities.
Donor: Concordia Students' Association
Governor General's Academic Medal (Silver)
A silver medal presented on behalf of and in the name of the Governor General of Canada to the student graduating with the highest academic standing in a baccalaureate degree program. This medal is awarded for academic excellence only.
Governor General's Academic Medal (Gold)
A gold medal presented on behalf of and in the name of the Governor General of Canada to the student graduating with the highest academic standing in a graduate (i.e., master's) degree program. This medal is awarded for academic excellence only.
In-Course Scholarships
Annual $1,500 awards to students working toward the completion of their first baccalaureate degree in an Arts, Management, or Science degree program. Recipients must have completed a minimum of 24 credits in the qualifying year; earned a minimum overall GPA of 3.5; and be registered in a minimum of 80% of a full-course load (12 credits) in each semester. Recipients whose registration drops below the required 80% minimum will immediately forfeit their scholarship. Note: Courses completed in Spring and Summer Sessions are not included in the GPA calculation. Students may not receive both a University Entrance Scholarship and an In-course Scholarship.
Concordia Awards
General Awards
Application forms for Concordia awards are usually available from the Admissions and Financial Aid Office during the first week of December, and must be completed and returned directly to that office before the deadline listed in the Academic Schedule, section 2.0 in the Calendar.
Application Required
75th Anniversary Concordia Guild Scholarship
An annual $500 award to a student enrolled in the first year of the Bachelor of Education (After Degree) program. The recipient must intend to enter the second year of the program and present a minimum combined GPA of 3.5, based on the entering Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) and first-semester GPA. In addition, the recipient must be a Canadian citizen and have performed notable community service. May not be the recipient of another major award. Awarded against second-year tuition.
Donor: Concordia Guild
Alumni Scholarship
A variable annual award to a student enrolled in their third- or fourth-year and intending to graduate from Concordia that year. The recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.5, be registered in 27 credits, and display a significant contribution to Concordia or the community.
Donor: Concordia Alumni Association
Peter Balback Memorial Bursary
Two annual $500 awards to students who display Christian commitment and service, and who have active membership in a church congregation. The recipients must present a minimum GPA of 2.3 and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are members of a Lutheran Church-Canada congregation.
Donor: The family of Peter Balback
Reverend and Mrs. Carl R. Baron Bursary
An annual $500 award to a third- or fourth-year pre-seminary student who presents a minimum GPA of 2.3 and is an active member of a Lutheran Church-Canada congregation. The governing criterion is the recipient's commitment to the Church and the future vocation as pastor. Applicants for this award must include their pastor as a referee.
Donor: Reverend and Mrs. Carl R. Baron and family
Calgary Grace Lutheran Church Endowment Fund
An annual $500 award to a senior student enrolled in the Director of Parish Services program. The recipient must be a member of Lutheran Church-Canada in the Alberta British Columbia District, present a minimum GPA of 2.7, and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are members of Calgary Grace Lutheran Church .
Donor: Calgary Grace Lutheran Church
John Chomiak Political Economy Bursary
An annual $500 award to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts degree program with a declared concentration in Political Economy who has demonstrated volunteer community service, preferably with youth-in-poverty programs. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 2.3 and demonstrate financial need.
Donor: Hemisphere Engineering Inc.
Concordia Business Association Award
An annual $250 award to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Management degree program (BMgt). The recipient must present a GPA of 3.0, participate in student activities related to the BMgt program, and demonstrate financial need.
Donor: Concordia Business Association
Concordia Guild Scholarship
An annual $250 award to a second- or third-year student returning in the subsequent and final year of study at Concordia. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 3.5, be registered in 30 credits, demonstrate financial need, be a Canadian citizen, and be a Lutheran with a declared dedication to church service. Awarded against tuition in the subsequent, final year.
Donor: Concordia Guild in honour of Dr. Orville C. Walz, Concordia's fifth president
Concordia Leadership Award
Two annual $600 awards to students who display outstanding leadership qualities and who have made a significant contribution to campus life and/or the community. The recipient must be registered in a minimum of 24 credits, present a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.
Donor: Concordia faculty and staff, and the Government of Alberta
Concordia Students' Association Scholarship
An annual $500 award to an undergraduate student who has participated in student activities (e.g., student clubs and associations, athletics) and has had a significant and positive impact on campus life. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Donor: Concordia Students' Association
Concordia Support Staff Bursary
An annual $500 award to a student who is a dependent of a Support Staff member, is registered in a minimum of 24 credits at the university level, has maintained a minimum GPA of 2.3 and demonstrates financial need. The recipient must display leadership abilities and be active in campus life or the community.
Donor: Concordia Support Staff Group and the Government of Alberta
Concordia UCEP Scholarship
An annual $500 award to a UCEP graduate who enrols in a Concordia university program in the subsequent year of study. The recipient must be registered in 24 credits, present a minimum average of 75% in three 90-level courses, demonstrate financial need, and have made a contribution to campus life and/or the community. The scholarship will be awarded as a credit to the following year's tuition. Application deadline is April 15th.
Donor: Concordia faculty, staff and students, and the Government of Alberta
Director of Parish Services Scholarship
An annual $750 award to a Director of Parish Services student. The recipient would normally be registered in a minimum of 24 credits and demonstrate strong academic achievement.
Donor: The Estate of Carl Dyke
Edmonton Glenora Rotary Club Bursary
An annual $500 award to a single-parent mother who is seeking entry or re-entry into the labour market. The recipient must be enrolled in an Arts, Management, or Science degree program, present a minimum GPA of 2.7, contribute to volunteer service in campus life and/or community, and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are not in the final year of their degree program.
Donor: Edmonton Glenora Rotary Club
Edmonton Realtors' Charitable Foundation Bursary for Disabled Students
An annual $500 award to a student with a physical, mental or learning disability and who is an Alberta resident. The recipient must be enrolled in a university-level program and demonstrate financial need.
Donor: Edmonton Realtors' Charitable Foundation
Edmonton Rotary Club Bursary
Two annual $750 awards to students who reside in the area of Edmonton defined as west to 109 Street, east to Wayne Gretzky Drive, north to 118 Avenue and south to the North Saskatchewan River. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 2.3 and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students with a disability.
Donor: Edmonton Rotary Club Foundation
Ron Floden Flying Scholarship
An annual $2,000 minimum award to a student pursuing a career in aviation who is either currently enrolled in training for or has attained multi-engine certification. The recipient must demonstrate strong scholastic achievement and community involvement.
Donor: Anonymous
Sarah and Martin Gouin Family Scholarship in Management
Two annual $2,500 awards to students enrolled in the third year of the Bachelor of Management degree program. The recipients must be present a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have demonstrated financial need.
Donor: Sarah and Martin Gouin Family Education Fund
Carl J. Hennig Memorial Scholarship
An annual $500 award to a second-year student with a declared interest in a full-time church vocation in Lutheran Church-Canada. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 2.7, be registered in 30 credits, and be active in his or her local congregation.
Donor: The family of Carl J. Hennig
Arthur and Margaret Leeman Hooper Memorial Scholarship
Two annual $500 awards, one each to an Arts degree and a Science degree student. Recipients must be first-year students registered in a minimum of 24 credits; present a minimum GPA of 3.0; display leadership qualities; have made a significant contribution in the area of athletics, campus life, and/or the community; and demonstrate financial need. Recipients must also intend to register in a minimum of 9 credits each semester in the second year of study. Awarded as a tuition credit in the second year.
Donor: The family of the late Arthur Hooper
Gerhardt W. Hyatt Scholarship
A variable annual award to a student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who is registered in 30 credits and demonstrates financial need. The recipient must participate in extracurricular activities (e.g., Christian Life Committee, Drama, Sports, Student Council, Music), display leadership ability, and have a professional career goal.
Donor: Chaplains of the United States Army
K. T. W. Scholarship
An annual $250 award to a student enrolled in their final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree with a declared major in Chemistry. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 3.7 and demonstrate financial need.
Donor: Surendra Narayan
Lutheran Women's Missionary League:
Church Worker Scholarship
Variable annual award to a student(s) of Lutheran Church-Canada from the province of Manitoba or Saskatchewan who is active in a local LCC congregation and pursuing a church vocation. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 2.7 and be registered in at least 24 credits.
Donor: LWML of the Manitoba and Saskatchewan District
Lutheran Women's Missionary League:
Parkland Zone Bursary
A variable annual award to a student who is an active member of a Lutheran Church-Canada parish. The recipient must demonstrate financial need, present a minimum GPA of 2.7, be registered in 24 credits, and have attended or plan to attend Concordia for two consecutive years. Preference will be given to members of Parkland Zone parishes.
Donor: LWML of the Parkland Zone (Camrose, Didsbury, Drumheller, Lacombe, Leduc, Markerville, Red Deer, Rimbey, Rocky Mountain House, Rosalind, Torrington, Usona, Wetaskiwin)
Lutheran Women's Missionary League Scholarship:
Alberta-British Columbia District
An annual $500 award to a student who is a member of the ABC District of Lutheran Church-Canada, is active in a local LCC parish, and is preparing for full-time church ministry. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 2.7, be registered in 30 credits, demonstrate financial need, and be returning to Concordia. Awarded against tuition the following year.
Donor: LWML of the Alberta-British Columbia District
Lutheran Women's Missionary League Scholarship:
Manitoba and Saskatchewan District
Two variable annual awards to students who are members of Lutheran Church-Canada from the province of Manitoba or Saskatchewan and active in a local LCC parish. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 3.0, be registered in 30 credits, and be involved in campus activities. Preference will be given to those interested in full-time church vocations.
Donor: LWML of the Manitoba and Saskatchewan District
Mature Students Bursary
An annual $500 award to an undergraduate student. The recipient must be at least 25 years of age (as of September 1st), present a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need.
Donor: Concordia Students' Association
Right Honourable Don Mazankowski Scholarship
An annual $1,000 award to a student enrolled in the Political Economy concentration who displays leadership skills, community involvement, and outstanding scholastic achievement. Students may only receive this award once in their academic study.
Donor: The Right Honourable Don Mazankowski Foundation
Carolyn B. McNeil Fine Arts Bursary
A variable annual award to a student who has demonstrated commitment to leadership through involvement in the arts, athletics and/or volunteer activity in campus life or the community. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. The recipient must also intend to register full-time in the subsequent year of study. Preference will be given to dependent children of Lutheran Church-Canada missionaries. Awarded as a tuition credit in the subsequent year.
Donor: A. Stirling McNeil and family
Carolyn B. McNeil Science Bursary
A variable annual award to a first-year student enrolled in the Faculty of Science who demonstrates leadership abilities and a commitment to volunteer activity in campus life or the community. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. The recipient must also intend to register full-time in the subsequent year of study. Preference will be given to dependent children of Lutheran Church-Canada missionaries. Awarded as a tuition credit in the second year.
Donor: Cam McNeil and family
Elaine Susan Margaret Miller Memorial Scholarship
An annual $500 award to a student enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree program with a declared minor in Computing Science or Information Technology. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 3.7, demonstrate leadership abilities, and have made a significant contribution to campus life and/or the community.
Donor: Mrs. Esther M. C. Miller in memory of her daughter, Elaine
Irene Elizabeth Ruth Miller Memorial Scholarship
An annual $500 award to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (After Degree) program. The recipient must be an active Lutheran church member who demonstrates leadership abilities and has made a significant contribution to campus life, the church and/or the community. The recipient must also present a minimum GPA of 3.7.
Donor: Mrs. Esther M. C. Miller in memory of her daughter, Irene
James Miller Memorial Scholarship
A variable annual award to a male pre-seminary student who demonstrates financial need and is a member of Lutheran Church-Canada.
Donor: Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Miller, in memory of their son, James
Lottie Mohr Memorial Bursary
An annual $500 award to a student preparing for a vocation in church ministry. The student must be an active member of a Lutheran Church-Canada congregation and a resident of Manitoba or Saskatchewan . The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 2.7, be registered in a minimum of 24 credits, and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to pre-seminary students.
Donor: The Estate of Ms. Lottie Mohr
Bruce Monkhouse Scholarship
An annual $250 award to a student enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts degree program with a major/concentration in Psychology. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 3.5, be registered in 30 credits, display a Christian commitment, demonstrate leadership abilities and have made a significant contribution to campus life.
Donor: Bruce Monkhouse, Concordia faculty and staff
Derek Persson Memorial Scholarship
A variable annual award given to a full-time Concordia student who presents a minimum GPA of 2.3 and who participates in Music department activities and/or courses. The recipient should display strong musical ability and have made a positive contribution to the life and spirit of Concordia and its community.
Donor: Family and friends of Derek Persson
Physical Sciences Award
A variable annual award to the first-year student who achieves the highest average in three of the following: Mathematics 113/114, Chemistry (6 credits), Computing Science (6 credits), Physics (6 credits).
Donor: Anonymous faculty member
Yvonne Pitts Women's Bursary
An annual $250 award to a student who is a mother and demonstrates financial need. Preference is given to a student over the age of 25.
Donor: Anonymous faculty member
Libby Ritter Memorial Scholarship
An annual $500 award to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts degree program with a declared major in Religious Studies. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 3.0, be registered in a minimum of 24 credits, and demonstrate financial need.
Donor: Walt and Doris Ritter, in memory of their daughter, Libby
Samuel and Amalia Rosnau Memorial Scholarship
An annual $500 award to a student enrolled in a church work program. The recipient must display academic promise and demonstrate financial need.
Donor: The family of Samuel and Amalia Rosnau
Walter and Tillie Rosnau Bursary
An annual $500 award to a Lutheran Education student. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.
Donor: Walter and Tillie Rosnau
Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast Scholarship
A minimum $500 award to a graduate of M.E. Lazerte Composite High School, Archbishop O'Leary Catholic High School, Eastglen Composite High School, or Concordia High School who is enrolled in their first or second year of study in a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree program. The recipient must be registered in at least 24 credits, present a minimum GPA of 2.3, be committed to volunteer service in campus life and/or the community, demonstrate financial need, and intend to return to Concordia in the subsequent year of study.
Donor: Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast
RBC Royal Bank Scholarship
An annual $500 award to a student who is registered in a minimum of 24 credits, has maintained a minimum GPA of 2.7, and demonstrates financial need. The recipient must display leadership potential and have made a significant contribution to their community and/or school.
Donor: Royal Bank, Old Strathcona Branch
Constable Peter Schiemann Memorial Scholarship
Two annual $1,000 awards to students who are direct relatives (i.e., sibling, spouse/partner, child, or grandchild) of an active or retired member of the RCMP. The recipient must be enrolled in a university-level program, present a minimum GPA or 2.5, and display a strong character, work ethics, and personal faith. Applicants for this award must include three Referee Forms, one each from a member of the RCMP, a current or former professor or teacher, and their pastor.
Donor: Family and friends of Cst. Peter Schiemann
Walter Schienbein Commemorative Award
A variable biannual award to a third-year pre-seminary student intending to enter Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton. The recipient must demonstrate financial need, be a member of Lutheran Church-Canada, be active in a local LCC parish, present a minimum GPA of 2.3, and be registered in 27 credits. Awarded in odd-numbered years.
Donor: The Schienbein Family
Walter Schienbein Memorial Scholarship
An annual $250 award to a second-year student intending to complete a Concordia degree. The recipient must have a declared English major, area of concentration, or minor and must have completed or be registered in at least 15 English credits at Concordia. Awarded to the applicant with the highest GPA in English courses.
Donor: Concordia faculty and staff
Paul Scott Memorial Scholarship
An annual $750 award to a third- or fourth-year Humanities (English, French, Philosophy or Music) major/concentration student. The recipient must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 and demonstrate financial need.
Donor: Family and friends of Paul Scott
Walter Wangerin Scholarship
An annual $500 award to a first-year student with a declared Education minor. The recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.5, be registered in 30 credits, be returning to Concordia the following year in the same program, and be serving the teaching profession through volunteer or paid work. The determining factor will be financial need. Awarded against second-year tuition.
Donor: Education Students' Association in honour of Dr. Walter M. Wangerin, the second president of Concordia
Caroline Willie Memorial Bursary
An annual $500 award to a Lutheran student who is registered in 30 credits in the current academic year and demonstrates financial need. The recipient must display a strong Christian character and demonstrate their faith on campus.
Donor: Elmer and Emilie Senkbeil
Westbury Family Scholarship in Management
An annual $2,500 award to a student entering the third year of the Bachelor of Management degree program (BMgt). The recipient must have completed a minimum of 54 credits towards the BMgt program, registered in a minimum 80% of a full course load (12 credits) per semester in both the 'qualifying' and 'award' years, present a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada. Recipients cannot simultaneously hold another award(s) of equal or greater value. No aplication is required, all eligible second-year BMgt students will be considered.
Donor: Drs. Marilyn and Robert Westbury
Wilderman Scholarship in Music
An annual $1,000 award to a student enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts degree program with a declared major/concentration in Music. The recipients must be registered in a minimum of 12 credits per semester and present a minimum GPA of 2.7. At least one letter of reference froma faculty member in the School of Music shall be included in the Awards Application. Preference will be given to students who are studying organ performance.
Donor: Shirley (Otke) and Herb Wildeman
Lutheran Church-Canada Student Awards
Application Required
Lutheran Travel Bursary
Annual variable awards to students who are communicant members of Lutheran Church-Canada, enrolled full time in a university degree program, and whose hometown is at least 150 kilometres from Concordia. The travel bursary is disbursed in two equal instalments in November and March. Recipients who drop to part-time status during the academic year will be deemed ineligible for subsequent disbursements. Application deadline is September 15th.
Concordia Bursary Program
Application Required
The Concordia Bursary program provides non-repayable forms of assistance to students on the basis of financial need and is intended to assist students who, in spite of their own best efforts, are experiencing difficulties in meeting tuition and other reasonable educational expenses while attending Concordia. Students are expected to make plans for funding their education through primary sources such as personal and family savings, scholarships and awards, part-time earnings and government-sponsored student assistance. The bursary program is designed to supplement students’ existing funds and is not intended to fully fund students’ educational costs.
The bursary amounts can vary, depending on financial need, up to a maximum of $1,500 per academic year.
To be eligible for a Concordia Bursary, applicants must:
1. demonstrate financial need based on a modest standard of living
2. have applied and qualified for a government student loan (e.g., Alberta Student Finance) in the year for which they are applying for a Concordia bursary.
3. be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.
4. be registered full-time (minimum of 60% of a full-course load) in both the fall and winter semesters.
5. Have achieved satisfactory academic standing on their previous fall/winter coursework as defined by their program of study (Academic Standing, section 9.3.4).
6. Have not previously declared bankruptcy or defaulted on a student loan, including the Concordia Emergency Loan.
You can only apply once in an academic year. The deadline for application is October 15th. Students must complete the application form and submit supporting documents by the stated deadline. After the deadline, applicants are scheduled for anin-person interview. Bursary decisions will be communicated to applicants in December via email (through their Concordia student email account).
No Application Required
Concordia Athletic Awards
Trophy, Plaque, and Medal(s) awarded annually to student athletes in each sport and to the outstanding Male and Female Athlete of the Year. Recipients must be full-time students who demonstrate academic achievement and Christian character, as well as sports and leadership capabilities.
Donor: Concordia Athletics Department
Athletic Awards
Application Required
Edmonton Oil Kings Junior Hockey Club Award
Three annual $1,000 awards to members of the Concordia Thunder Hockey Team (men's) who are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. In addition to the normal academic requirements (section 7.0), recipients must be in good standing on the team and demonstrate financial need. The award was created "to promote the advancement of education of amateur hockey players of merit and distinction."
Donor: Edmonton Oil Kings Junior Hockey Club
Jimmie Condon Athletic Scholarship
See section 7.4: Alberta Scholarship Programs
and section 7.4.1: Application Required.
Thunder Athletic Scholarship
Variable annual awards to members of a designated Concordia Thunder team. In addition to the normal academic requirements (section 7.0), recipients must actively participate in all team functions, display a commendable work ethic, be positive team leaders, and exemplify appropriate behaviour at all times. Recipients enrolled in UCEP must achieve a minimum average of 60% and be registered in a minimum of three 'academic' 90-level courses.
Thunder Athletic Performance Scholarship
Variable annual awards to members of a designated Concordia Thunder team. In addition to the normal academic requirements (section 7.0), recipients must actively participate in all team functions, display a commendable work ethic, be positive team leaders, exemplify appropriate behaviour at all times, and achieve specific performance factors as defined by their respective coach. Recipients enrolled in UCEP must achieve a minimum average of 60% and be registered in a minimum of three 'academic' 90-level courses.
Alberta Scholarship Programs
Funded by a $100-million endowment from the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund, the Alberta Scholarship Programs are designed to stimulate the pursuit of excellence by recognizing outstanding achievement and by encouraging and assisting Albertans to achieve their fullest potential—whether intellectual, cultural, social, or physical. A list of scholarships is available from the Admissions and Financial Aid Office or through the Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) website, www.alis.gov.ab.ca. 
Application Required
Graduate Student Scholarship
Annual $2,000 award to a graduate student who display outstanding academic achievement. The recipients must have completed a minimum of 80% of a full-course load and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 in their first year of study, be continuing full-time in the second year of their program of study, and be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada and resident of Alberta.
Jason Lang Scholarship
Annual $1,000 awards to students who display outstanding academic achievement. The recipients must have completed a minimum of 80% of a full-course load and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.2 in their first, second, or third year of study. Recipients must also be Alberta residents and continuing full-time in the second, third or fourth year of their program of studies.
Jimmie Condon Athletic Scholarship
Note: This scholarship is currently under review and the eligibility requirements are subject to change.
Annual $1,800 awards to students who are members of a designated Concordia Thunder team (Badminton, Basketball, Hockey, and Soccer) or a provincial disabled athletic team recognized by the Alberta Athlete Development Program. Recipients must be Alberta residents, be registered in a minimum of 60% of a full-course load each semester, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 (subject to change), and maintain a practice and training program acceptable to the coach.
Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship
Annual $2,500 awards to students who display superior academic achievement. The recipients must have been registered in a minimum of 80% of a full-course load and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.7 in their qualifying year. The recipients must also be continuing full time in the second or subsequent year of their undergraduate program at a recognized post-secondary institution and be Alberta residents. Concordia is awarded 26 scholarships each year by Alberta Scholarship Programs.
Laurence Decore Awards for Student Leadership
Four annual $500 awards to students who have demonstrated commitment and leadership in student government, student societies, clubs or organizations, student organizations at the provincial or national level, or non-profit community organizations. The recipient must have been enrolled full-time in the current academic year and be a resident of Alberta . Application deadline is March 1.
Languages in Teacher Education Scholarship
Annual $2,500 award to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (After Degree) program who displays superior academic achievement. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and a resident of Alberta, registered full time, and have taken language courses, other than English, or have a language background such upon graduation s/he would be able to teach that language. Application deadline is October 1st.
Canada Millenium Scholarship Foundation
The Foundation, through the Millennium Excellence Awards Program, seeks to recognize the leaders of today and tomorrow and emphasize the importance of supporting their contributions to our country's future. Millennium excellence awards are not prizes for benchmarks achieved—they are investments in the development of exceptional individuals who will have long, productive careers and whose accomplishments will benefit Canada as a whole.
Each year the Foundation distributes 930 millennium entrance excellence awards and 1,200 national in-course excellence awards.
Application Required
National In-Course Award:
The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation has established the national in-course awards to recognize and foster academic excellence and active citizenship in upper-year post-secondary students. Award values range from $4,000 non-renewable awards to $5,000 renewable awards for one additional year. Concordia University College has been allocated one nomination for this scholarship.
Conditions of Eligibility:
- Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status
- Enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Management degree program.
- Registered in a minimum 80% of a full course load.
- By the end of the current academic year, completion of the second year of your first bachelor's degree program.
- Minimum GPA of 3.3
- No previous receipt of a substantial merit scholarship to support post-secondary education. Students applying after their second year may not have received more than $5,000 to date in scholarship money based solely on merit.
Application Deadline: April 30th
Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master's
The Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master's program offers non-renewable twelve-month awards, valued at $17,500 and tenable at recognized Canadian universities, to students who intend to pursue full-time studies at the master's level in a discipline or field of study supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The Government of Canada established these prestigious scholarships to ensure a reliable supply of highly qualified personnel to meet the needs of Canada's knowledge economy. Canada Graduate Scholarships will help renew faculty at Canadian universities and will be the research leaders of tomorrow. Each eligible Canadian university has received an allocation; Concordia University College of Alberta is allocated two scholarships for SSHRC and one nomination for the CIHR competition and nine nominations for the NSERC national competitions. Students may only submit one application per year for master's-level funding to either CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC.
Application Deadline:
November 15th for NSERC
January 15th for CIHR and SSHRC
J.Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship (SSHRC)
Eligibility to Apply for an Award:
To qualify to apply for this scholarship, you must: be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada; not be under SSHRC sanction for financial or research misconduct; be applying for support to pursue your first graduate degree (i.e., master's or equivalent): all previous studies at the graduate level, regardless of discipline, will be included in determining eligibility; have achieved a first-class average, as determined by your university, in each of the last two years of full-time study or equivalent; if not currently registered at a university, have completed your bachelor's degree no earlier than January 1, 2001.
Program Eligibility:
The scholarship is tenable only in a Master's degree program in a discipline supported by SSHRC that includes significant research training. Research training normally involves completing course work in research methods and/or statistics appropriate for the discipline or field of study; acquiring knowledge and experience sufficient to assess and interpret research and scholarship in the field, and; demonstrating the ability to conduct original research by the completion of a thesis, major research paper or project.
Awards must be taken up in May, September, or January following the date of the award.
SSHRC 2010 Competition Timeline 
Sir Fredrick Banting and Dr. Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship (CIHR)
Eligibility to Apply for an Award:
To qualify to apply for this scholarship, you must: be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada; be in the last year a Bachelor's degree or have been registered for no more than ten months as a full-time student in a Master's or PhD program, if registered in a PhD program were admitted to the program directly from your Bachelor's degree; be applying for support to pursue your first graduate degree (i.e., master's or equivalent): all previous studies at the graduate level, regardless of discipline, will be included in determining eligibility; demonstrate an exceptionally high potential for research achievement and productivity.
Program Eligibility:
The scholarship is tenable only in a Master's degree program in a health-related field. The student should be under the supervision of a researcher who holds research funds obtained through a recognized competitive peer review process. These awards must be held at a Canadian institution.
Awards must be taken up between July and October following the date of the award.
CIHR 2010 Competition Timeline
Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship (NSERC)
Eligibility to Apply for an Award:
To qualify to apply for this scholarship, you must: be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada; hold, or expect to hold (at the time you take up the award), a degree in science or engineering from a university whose standing is acceptable to NSERC (if you have a degree in a field other than science or engineering, NSERC may accept your application at its discretion), or have been registered for no more than twelve months as a full-time student in a master’s or PhD program (as of December 31st in the year of application), if registered in a PhD program were admitted to the program directly from your bachelor’s degree: be applying for support to pursue your first graduate degree (i.e., master’s or equivalent); have obtained a first-class average in each of the last two completed years of study, all previous studies at the graduate level, regardless of discipline, will be included in determining eligibility, demonstrate an exceptionally high potential for research achievement and productivity.
Program Eligibility:
The scholarship is tenable only in the following year in a master’s degree program in one of the areas of the natural sciences and engineering supported by NSERC. The student should be under the supervision of a researcher who holds research funds obtained through a recognized competitive peer review process. These awards must be held at a Canadian institution. Awards must be taken up in May, September or January following the date of the award, and will not extend beyond the 28th month of your master’s program.