Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES)
The Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship that recognizes the outstanding academic achievement and research potential of students pursuing full-time graduate studies at the master’s or doctoral level in Alberta. This scholarship is funded by the Government of Alberta and is open to both domestic and international students. For more information about Concordia’s nomination process, please view the award listing. No application required.
Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship – Masters program
The Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship is designed to support academically superior graduate students who are receiving training and conducting research in areas that are strategically important to Alberta’s economy. This scholarship is funded by Alberta Innovates and is open to both domestic and international students. For more information about Concordia’s competition, please view the award listing.
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s program (CGRSM)
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s program is a $27,000 scholarship aimed to develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement. Concordia holds one allocation for NSERC and one allocation for SSHRC. CUE students enrolled in a master’s program may be eligible to apply and should consult the eligibility requirements in the award listing. CUE PsyD students who have not completed a master’s degree may be eligible to apply prior to applying for doctoral funding. For more information about the CGRS M, view the award listing.
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral program (CGRSD) – SSHRC
The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral program is a $40,000 per year scholarship aimed to promote continued excellence in Canadian research by rewarding and retaining high-calibre doctoral students at Canadian institutions. CUE students enrolled in the PsyD program may be eligible to apply and should consult the eligibility requirements in the award listing. For more information about the CGRS D, view the award listing.
Concordia Bursaries
A bursary is an award that is given on the basis of financial need. Full-time students experiencing financial difficulties while attending Concordia University of Edmonton may apply for a bursary to supplement their existing funds. The program is funded by both Concordia University of Edmonton and private donors.
Doctoral Entrance Scholarship
Prospective PsyD applicants may be considered for a $5,000 Entrance Scholarship. Please view the award listing.
Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
This $2,000 award is open to both graduate and undergraduate students and is awarded for demonstrated leadership, especially in the area of disability and/or initiative to improve the conditions and lives of all people. This award is made possible by funding from the Government of Alberta. Application required. For the current application, please view the award listing.
Governor General Academic Medal
A 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 (Silver Medal) and a graduate degree program (Gold Medal). These medals are awarded for academic excellence and are presented at the May convocation. No application required.
Graduate Students’ Association Awards
The Graduate Students’ Association supports the GSA Scholarship Award and the GSA Bursary Award through a graduate student fee levy. Each semester graduate students may apply for these award opportunities by submitting an online application through their online services for students. Funding is limited and so the application process is competitive. There is no limit to the number of applications that may be submitted but students may only receive each award once during their program of study. Application required.
Master’s Academic Excellence Scholarship
Students enrolled full-time in a master’s degree program may be awarded a $2,500 scholarship following a qualifying period of study. This competitive award is normally assessed in winter term and can only be earned once during a student’s degree program. For more information please view the award listing. No application is required.
Richard W. Kraemer Memorial Scholarship
A $1500 scholarship awarded annually to a student enrolled full-time in a graduate degree program. Recipients must present a minimum 3.3 GPA on the most recent 9 credits of graduate studies coursework completed at Concordia University of Edmonton or elsewhere at the time of application, not be receiving other awards totaling $10,000 or more, and not be a previous recipient. Only regular graduate students will be considered. The award is open to international students. Preference will be given to members of a Lutheran Church-Canada congregation or other Christian congregations.
No application required. The Scholarship and Awards Committee will select a recipient from a potential list of candidates following the release of fall term grades.