Magalios Family Scholarship

George Magalios established this scholarship in 2015 as a way to pay homage to the values and hard work of his father, Elias Magalios and his mother Virginia Magalios. Elias Magalios arrived in Montreal from Greece penniless after World War II. Together, they instilled in their son the notion that hard work and education are among the keys to success. George Magalios define success very simply: making a living, having loving relationships with friends and family, and being respected for your ideas and how you live. This scholarship is his modest way to help those in financial need, young students who, like him years ago, just need a little help to achieve their goals and dreams.

George Magalios is an alumnus of the Political Science Department from 1991. He is an artist and entrepreneur from Montreal who now resides in West Palm Beach, Florida. He is also president of The Sophia Group.

Candidates for this non-renewable scholarship are selected automatically by the Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Committee each year on the basis of outstanding Assessment GPA.

Eligibility

• Entrance scholarships are available to full-time students entering university studies for the first time, based on completion of CEGEP, Canadian High School or College, or equivalent
• Candidates must be admitted to a Bachelor's program
• These awards are not available to students Visiting students, Independent students or students admitted to Certificate programs

Selection

Entrance Scholarship decisions and offers are made by the Faculties during admission processing throughout the spring into the summer, until all available awards have been filled.

• Selection for most scholarships are automatic and based on academic ranking
• Faculties and Schools select candidates and provide their recommendations to the Financial Aid and Awards Office
• Only selected candidates are notified. Selection begins in Spring and continues into the Summer
• For Faculty of Fine Arts programs requiring submission of a portfolio for admission, selection is based on the portfolio and not grades achieved before admission,

How scholarships are paid

Scholarships are disbursed to students' University accounts following verification of registration after the registration/course drop period ends. Most of these awards are payable in two equal installments over the Fall and Winter terms.