John Freund Bursary

The John Freund Bursary was established through the generosity of Mr. John Freund, L BComm 1964. Mr. Freund had a long history of distinguished involvement at Concordia University. From the SGW Men's Hockey Team in 1958 and from the Loyola Men's Hockey Team in 1960, through his most recent involvement as a Board Member of the Loyola Alumni Association, Mr. Freund was also a part of the Loyola Alumni Association Golf Tournament for several years. Furthermore, Mr. Freund worked as a canvasser for many years, received the Benoit Pelland Distinguished Service Award, and was always a very supportive and involved volunteer. John Freund passed away in 2007.

The purpose of the John Freund Bursary is to support and encourage Varsity athletes at Concordia University who are enrolled full-time, and have completed at least one year of studies at Concordia University. This bursary is open to Undergraduate and Graduate students, and is non-renewable. Candidates are recommended by the Department of Athletics each year.

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.