Scholarships and Awards
Chris Benedict Award:
Value: $1000
Awarded to an undergraduate student who has a positive outlook towards school and life and has
demonstrated perseverance in the face of adversity while inspiring others to also succeed when facing
adverse conditions. The recipients must be registered as a part- or full-time student and present a
minimum GPA of 2.0.
Donor: Concordia Students’ Association
Awarded to an undergraduate student who has a positive outlook towards school and life and has
demonstrated perseverance in the face of adversity while inspiring others to also succeed when facing
adverse conditions. The recipients must be registered as a part- or full-time student and present a
minimum GPA of 2.0.
Donor: Concordia Students’ Association
Concordia Students’ Association Scholarship:
Value: $1000
Awarded 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
Awarded 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
CSA Mental Health Champion Award:
Value: $1000
Awarded to an undergraduate student who is an advocate for mental health and wellness on campus or
in the community. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 2.7, be registered full-time (minimum
60% of a full-course load) and demonstrate significant involvement in mental health and wellness
initiatives.
Donor: Concordia Students’ Association
Awarded to an undergraduate student who is an advocate for mental health and wellness on campus or
in the community. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 2.7, be registered full-time (minimum
60% of a full-course load) and demonstrate significant involvement in mental health and wellness
initiatives.
Donor: Concordia Students’ Association
CSA Mental Health Champion Award:
Value: $1000
Awarded to an undergraduate student who is an advocate for mental health and wellness on campus or
in the community. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 2.7, be registered full-time (minimum
60% of a full-course load) and demonstrate significant involvement in mental health and wellness
initiatives.
Donor: Concordia Students’ Association
Awarded to an undergraduate student who is an advocate for mental health and wellness on campus or
in the community. The recipient must present a minimum GPA of 2.7, be registered full-time (minimum
60% of a full-course load) and demonstrate significant involvement in mental health and wellness
initiatives.
Donor: Concordia Students’ Association
Gerald Woudstra Memorial Award in Business:
Value: $1000
Awarded to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Management degree program (BMgt). The recipient
must present a GPA of 3.0, participate in the student activities related to the BMgt program, and
demonstrate financial need.
Donor: Concordia Business Association
Awarded to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Management degree program (BMgt). The recipient
must present a GPA of 3.0, participate in the student activities related to the BMgt program, and
demonstrate financial need.
Donor: Concordia Business Association
Mature Student Bursary:
Value: $1000
Awarded to an undergraduate student that is at least 25 years of age (as of September 1st), presents a
minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrates financial need.
Donor: Concordia Students’ Association
Awarded to an undergraduate student that is at least 25 years of age (as of September 1st), presents a
minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrates financial need.
Donor: Concordia Students’ Association
Student of the Year Award:
Value: $500
Awarded to a Bachelor of Environmental Health After Degree student who demonstrates academic
excellence, a commitment to community public health volunteerism, and engagement with the
Concordia community. The recipient will have completed all three semesters of coursework within one
year (12 months) before applying for the award. Executive members of the Environmental Health
Students’ Union are not eligible.
Donor: Concordia Students’ Association
Awarded to a Bachelor of Environmental Health After Degree student who demonstrates academic
excellence, a commitment to community public health volunteerism, and engagement with the
Concordia community. The recipient will have completed all three semesters of coursework within one
year (12 months) before applying for the award. Executive members of the Environmental Health
Students’ Union are not eligible.
Donor: Concordia Students’ Association
Student of the Year – Education Students’ Society (ESS):
Value: $500
An annual $500 award to a student enrolled in Year Two of the Bachelor of Education After Degree who,
over the two years of the program, has best demonstrated a combination of commitment to children
and the teaching profession, leadership skills, community service, professionalism, and school and
program spirit while maintaining a minimum 2.7 GPA.
An annual $500 award to a student enrolled in Year Two of the Bachelor of Education After Degree who,
over the two years of the program, has best demonstrated a combination of commitment to children
and the teaching profession, leadership skills, community service, professionalism, and school and
program spirit while maintaining a minimum 2.7 GPA.
Walter Wangerin Scholarship:
Value: $1000
Awarded to a student in an Arts, Management, or Science degree program with a declared minor in
Education. The recipient must be registered in 12 credits per semester, present a minimum GPA of 3.2,
and be serving the teaching profession through volunteer or paid work.
Donor: Education Undergraduate Society in honour of Dr. Walter M. Wangerin, the second president of
Concordia.
Awarded to a student in an Arts, Management, or Science degree program with a declared minor in
Education. The recipient must be registered in 12 credits per semester, present a minimum GPA of 3.2,
and be serving the teaching profession through volunteer or paid work.
Donor: Education Undergraduate Society in honour of Dr. Walter M. Wangerin, the second president of
Concordia.
Student of the Year Award
Category: Current Students, Service/Leadership Awards
Value: $2000
Awarded to an undergraduate student who demonstrates outstanding leadership in extra-curricular campus activities (e.g. CSA, athletics, club and unions, drama, residence, etc.). The recipient demonstrates integrity, respect, and a servant’s heart in their interactions with fellow students, faculty and staff. The recipient has also made a significant positive impact on student life throughout their entire career at Concordia. The recipient must be registered full-time in the Fall and Winter of the current academic year and convocate in May. Concordia Students’ Association executives are not eligible to receive this award.
Category: Current Students, Service/Leadership Awards
Value: $2000
Awarded to an undergraduate student who demonstrates outstanding leadership in extra-curricular campus activities (e.g. CSA, athletics, club and unions, drama, residence, etc.). The recipient demonstrates integrity, respect, and a servant’s heart in their interactions with fellow students, faculty and staff. The recipient has also made a significant positive impact on student life throughout their entire career at Concordia. The recipient must be registered full-time in the Fall and Winter of the current academic year and convocate in May. Concordia Students’ Association executives are not eligible to receive this award.
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Storwell's Bursary Program provides additional support for former foster children and youth in care.
For those pursuing post-secondary education, options for support among former foster children and youth in care are limited. Once these individuals age out of care, they find themselves in a vulnerable position with few scholarships or bursaries specifically aimed at their demographic. In response to this support void, Storwell Self Storage initiated the Storwell Foster Children Bursary Program over a decade ago. This bursary has been instrumental in assisting foster children in achieving their educational aspirations and easing the financial strain associated with post-secondary education. Although a significant number of former foster children express a desire to attend post-secondary school, only a minimal percentage ultimately secure a degree. Out of every 1,000 youths in Canadian foster care, merely eight graduate with a post-secondary education. A primary barrier to entry for children in foster care is the financial burden that comes along with post-secondary education. This burden is felt particularly strongly by Indigenous children, who continue to be overrepresented in the foster care system. Statistics Canada's 2021 census data shows Indigenous children accounted for 53.8% of all children in foster care. This has gone up slightly from the 2016 census, which found 52.2% of children in care under the age of 14 were Indigenous. More than 3% of Indigenous children living in private households in 2021 were in foster care compared to the 0.2% of non-Indigenous children. Nationally, Indigenous children accounted for 7.7% of all children 14 years of age and younger. In recent years, there has been a significant push from Indigenous leaders and child welfare advocates across the country to address the myriad systemic issues contributing to the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in care. An additional hurdle that foster children must overcome in their pursuit of post-secondary education is the stigma associated with growing up in the foster care system, which stops many students from reaching out and asking for the assistance that they require. Hopefully, as more financial initiatives become available and education about foster care becomes more widespread, this stigma will begin to dissipate, and foster children and youth in care will be able to receive the attention and support that they deserve. Storwell's Foster Children Bursary Program aims to provide former foster children and youth in care with additional financial support so that they are able to pursue their post-secondary education and work towards building a better life for themselves. The annual bursary is for $2,000 and can be used towards all educational expenses, including but not limited to, tuition fees. Concordia Students' Association members who were once part of the foster care system and are currently enrolled as full-time students at the university are more than welcome to apply. Eligibility requirements and access to the application form can be found at: https://www.storwell.com/bursary-application |