Gary Cummings Award of Distinction in Athletic Therapy

Following an injury in 2005, Danny Minogue experienced first-hand the benefits of athletic therapy. In recognition and appreciation of the professional treatment that he received in the course of his recovery, in 2011 he established this award in honour of Gary Cummings, Concordia Physio Sport co-founder, Certified Athletic Therapist, Osteopath, and trainer of the 2008 Concordia University Sports Hall of Fame Inductee 1973-74 Sir George Williams University Mens'Basketball Team.

Candidates for this award must be full-time students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program with a Specialization in Exercise Science - Athletic Therapy option, and must be in their final full year of studies with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0. Candidates will demonstrate a combination of skill, experience, amd a commitment to pursuing their certification with the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association. This award is non-renewable and recipients may not reapply in subsequent years.

Students seeking more information about the annual timeframe and application process for this award should contact the Athletic Therapy Director in the Department of Exercise Science.

In-course bursaries Concordia offers need-based In-Course Bursaries to returning Bachelor's students in the Fall semester.

Application deadline The 2024-2025 Undergraduate In-Course Bursary Program will be open April 1, 2024.

In-Course Bursaries are awarded by the Financial Aid and Awards Office to previously admitted students following an application-based competition that includes a financial need test and holistic committee review. Applicants are notified of the results after the Financial Aid and Awards Office receives results from the bursary committee.

The In-Course Bursary program normally open April 1, 2024 and will close on May 15, 2024.