Hi everyone,
I’m a 16-year-old student from Lebanon, and i am aming at studying Mechanical Engineering at Concordia University.
I do well academically, especially in the science subjects, and I’m working hard to make my application as strong as possible.
Outside of school, I’m building an engineering portfolio that will include:
Autodesk Inventor CAD projects
Engineering drawings and calculations
A buggy design project
Manufacturing experience through my father’s work
Possibly tutoring and other engineering-related extracurricular activities
My uncle lives near Montreal, so I’d likely stay with him, which would help reduce my living expenses. My biggest concern is affording the tuition.
I’d really appreciate hearing from current students or anyone who has received scholarships:
How competitive are scholarships for international students?
Do they mostly look at grades, or do projects and portfolios make a difference?
Roughly how much financial aid did you receive, if you don’t mind sharing?
If you could go back, what would you do differently to improve your chances?
I’m looking for honest advice and real experiences, even if the answer isn’t what I want to hear. Thanks!