GSA Funding for Members
The Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) offers several funding opportunities for its members.
Before submitting an application for funding, please review the documents provided below.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email [email protected].
There are three funding periods:
Summer: May 1 to August 31
Fall: September 1 to December 31
Winter: January 1 to April 30
All funding requests received during a funding period are processed after the said funding period has closed.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Read the Funding Policy to understand the application process and to determine which kind of funding to apply for.
- Read through the Checklist of Required Documents to understand what documents you will need in your application and how to format them.
- Fill out the application form!
Conference funding supports GSA members who attend and participate in conferences and similar events related to their field of study. Conference funding can be used to cover registration fees, travel and accommodation expenses, meals, and similar costs. Applications for conference funding are submitted after you have attended the conference.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, an applicant must be a member of the GSA.
Each member is limited to a maximum reimbursement of $500.00 (CAD) per academic year (September 1 to August 31).
Please note that you may not apply for conference funding for a conference that is hosted in Montreal.
Application Deadline:
Applications for conference funding must be made no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the end date of the conference.
Academic Project Funding supports GSA members who organize projects or events that are related to their field of study and which contribute to the academic life of the GSA membership and/or the broader Concordia community.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, an applicant must be a member of the GSA. If a group is making an application, the individual submitting the application must be a member of the GSA and at least half of the group must be members of the GSA.
Special Project Funding supports members of the GSA who organize projects or events that contribute to the environmental, social, or cultural life of the GSA membership and/or the broader Concordia community.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, an applicant must be a member of the GSA. If a group is making an application, the individual submitting the application must be a member of the GSA and at least half of the group must be members of the GSA.
The Skill Up Certification Bursary supports members of the GSA who seek certifications related to their field of study. The bursary can only be used to reimburse registration fees for the said certifications.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, an applicant must be a member of the GSA.
Each member is limited to a maximum reimbursement of $400.00 (CAD) per academic year (September 1 to August 31).
Please note that you may not apply for a Skill Up Certification Bursary for a certification that is discounted.
Application Deadline:
Applications for a Skill Up Certification Bursary must be made no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the certification.