Concordia University College of Alberta
University Entrance Scholarship
The University Entrance Scholarship program provides guaranteed scholarships to high school students who present a minimum admission average of 75%; awards vary in value according to the 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.
Students who continue to achieve academic success in consecutive years of university study are eligible to renew their scholarships for an additional three years (a total of four years) or the completion of their first degree. Recipients who enter a three-year degree program and then complete a four-year degree program in the same area of study (e.g., three-year BSc in Biology to four-year BSc in Biology program) are eligible to renew the scholarship for a total of four years.
| Admission Average | Scholarship Value | Value over Four Years |
|---|---|---|
| 95.0 or higher | $3,750 | Maximum $15,000 |
| 90.9-94.9 | $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 |
Do I qualify?
To become eligble for the University Entrance Scholarships, applicants must be:
- Entering their first-year of post-secondary study directly from high school. Concordia will also consider applicants who:
a. Have 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. - Enrolled in a degree program in Arts, Management or Science.
- Registered in a minimum of 80% of a full-course load or 24 credits for the winter session (September to April). 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.
How do I renew my scholarship?
To renew University Entrance Scholarships, students must:
- Be registered in a minimum 80% of a full-course load or 24 credits in each subsequent winter session (September to April).
- Maintain a minimum GPA over the winter session of 3.2 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 a session of study that satisfies the registration and GPA requirements. However, their eligibility period will not be extended.
How does Concordia disburse the scholarship?
Scholarships are disbursed in two equal payments, in September and January, directly into the recipients' student accounts. Recipients whose student account is paid in full are issued a cheque, normally available two weeks following the disbursement date. Deferrals are not considered.
How do I apply?
Students must apply for admission to an Arts, Management, or Science program before April 1st. Concordia identifies eligible students through the admission process; no separate application is required.