CFA Institute and CFA Montreal scholarships are part of our commitment to promoting the highest standards of ethics, education and professional excellence. Our scholarships help make the CFA® charter more accessible and give more people the opportunity to advance their careers.
Thanks to the generosity of its partners, CFA Montréal distributes several scholarships each year to candidates enrolled in the CFA program who stand out for their results and their involvement in the financial community.
Of the 10 scholarships offered in 2026, 6 are specifically reserved for female candidates to encourage greater representation of women in the investment industry.
Application deadline: February 26, 2026
Please note that all applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
CFA Montréal is offering five scholarships of 1,500 $ each to support the next generation of finance professionals, three of which will be awarded to female candidates.
As a major partner of CFA Montréal, the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is offering four scholarships worth 2,500 $ each to students at Montréal universities, to help develop the next generation of investment professionals. With a view to increasing the number of women in the industry, two of these scholarships will be awarded to female candidates.
Adriana Arrillaga, CFA, offers a scholarship of 3 000$ A $3,000 scholarship established by Adriana Arrillaga, CFA, for a female CFA Candidate enrolled at Concordia's Goodman Institute of Investment Management and has succeeded in the CFA Level I exam.
1. Make sure you meet the selection criteria.
2. Complete the application form before 5 p.m. on February 26, 2026.
Selection by a committee will be based on academic results (GPA) and demonstrated involvement in the investment field (Research Challenge, stock market simulations, investment funds, student associations, trade games, etc.). Please provide details of your involvement, including dates, organization and role.
