Centre Culturel Islamique de Qu茅bec Memorial Award
Established in 2018 by members of the McGill Community in commemoration of the six men who lost their lives as a result of the massacre at the Centre culturel Islamique de Qu茅bec that took place on January 29, 2017.聽Thanks in large part to the 2021 fundraising efforts of the y, and a match from the University, this award is now endowed to exist in perpetuity.
Awarded by a selection committee chaired by the Associate Provost (Equity and Academic Policies), or delegate, on an annual basis to one聽student聽in good academic standing (or shared), and enrolled in any McGill degree program. Applicants will have demonstrated a commitment to fostering the inclusion of Muslims within Quebec and Canadian society.
Value: $3,000
How to apply
Submit the completed 
application form 2024, with two letters of reference, no later than Monday, November 25, 2024.
You must email your completed application to scholarships [at] mcgill.ca.
Recipients
Congratulations to the previous winners of the CCIQ Memorial Award. They have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to fostering the inclusion of Muslims within Quebec and Canadian Society, and within the McGill community. We thank them for their initiative and impact in building bridges and understanding.
- 2023-2024:聽Mashaal Oturkar, Bachelor of Agricultural and Environmental Science聽
- 2023-2024:聽Arij Soufi, Medicine (MDCM)
- 2022-2023: Weeam Ben Rejeb, Bachelor of Civil Law/Juris Doctor
- 2021-2022: Sarah Abou-Bakr, Masters of Arts in Islamic Studies
- 2020-2021: Khadija Ahmed, Bachelor of Civil Law/Juris Doctor
- 2019-2020: Tayseer Vericain, Masters of Occupational Therapy
- 2018-2019: Lina Bensaidane, Bachelor of Civil Law/Juris Doctor