To attract top students, the University of Alberta offers more than CAD$22 million in undergraduate scholarships each year.
Scholarships requiring a separate application
University of Alberta Centenary Scholarship
Field of Study: Open
Value: Variable from $20,000 – Payable over four years
Quantity available: Up to 5
Conditions:
Awarded to students on a Study Permit with superior academic achievement entering the first year of an undergraduate degree program at the University of Alberta. Selection based on academic standing, demonstrated leadership qualities based on involvement in extracurricular and community activities. Renewal of funding for the second, third, and fourth years is contingent upon achieving a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a full normal course load at the University of Alberta, while studying on a Study Permit. Students must have less than 24 IB, AP or A-level credits. Transfer students are not eligible for this scholarship.
Recipient(s) of this scholarship are ineligible to receive the University of Alberta China, India or USA Centenary Scholarships.
Application procedure:
Apply online through the International Major Scholarships in Bear Tracks under Undergraduate Awards.
If you are experiencing difficulties accessing the Major International Scholarship application, please contact: awards@ualberta.ca
The deadline to apply and for UAlberta to receive all supporting information—including transcripts—is 11:59 pm MST December 15, 2016.
At the time of application, students must have applied for admission to a degree program at the University of Alberta. You will receive a CCID and password when you apply for admission and must use this to access the awards application.
Need help applying? See How to apply for Scholarships & Awards > Major International Scholarships
Documentation required for admission must be submitted. This includes transcripts showing all completed courses and grades to date and proof of English Language Proficiency (see Documentation). Make sure you send final or interim transcripts well before the award deadline.
Reference. Please include complete reference contact information as indicated on the award application form. We will only contact your references if needed.
Decision timeline:
University of Alberta Centenary Scholarship offers will be made starting in March 2017.
International Entrance Leadership Scholarship
Field of Study: Open
Value: $5,000
Quantity available: Up to 8
Conditions:
Awarded to student(s) with superior academic achievement entering their first year of an undergraduate degree program and who are studying on a Study Permit. Selection based on leadership qualities as demonstrated by involvement in extracurricular and community activities and academic standing.
Application procedure:
Apply online through the International Major Scholarships in Bear Tracks under Undergraduate Awards.
If you are experiencing difficulties accessing the Major International Scholarship application, please contact: awards@ualberta.ca
The deadline to apply and for UAlberta to receive all supporting information—including reference contact information and transcripts—is 11:59 pm MST December 15, 2016.
At the time of application, students must have applied for admission to a degree program at the University of Alberta. You will receive a CCID and password when you apply for admission and must use this to access the awards application.
Need help applying? See How to apply for Scholarships & Awards > Major International Scholarships
Documentation required for admission must be submitted. This includes transcripts showing all completed courses and grades to date and proof of English Language Proficiency (see Documentation). Make sure you send final or interim transcripts well before the award deadline.
Reference. Please include complete reference contact information as indicated on the award application form. We will only contact your references if needed.
Decision timeline:
University of Alberta Entrance Leadership Scholarship offers will be made starting in March 2017.
University of Alberta Global Citizenship Scholarship for IB Diploma International Students from the Aga Khan Academy
Field of Study: Open
Value: Tuition and $16,000 to a maximum of $40,000 per year for four years
Quantity available: One
Conditions:
Awarded to student(s) on Study Permit(s) from Aga Khan Academies operating under the AKA agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, with superior academic achievement, entering the first year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta. Selection is based on International Baccalaureate Diploma academic standing, demonstrated financial need, and demonstrated leadership. Receipt of funding for the second, third and fourth years is contingent upon achieving a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a full normal course load at the University of Alberta each year. Students may not receive any other University of Alberta entrance awards or scholarships.
Note: Students applying to begin their studies in September 2017 must be students at the AKA Mombasa campus or the AKA Hyderabad campus in order to be eligible for this scholarship.
Application procedure:
Complete and submit the application form and all necessary documents by 11:59 pm MST December 15, 2016. Download the application form here.
Decision timeline:
University of Alberta Global Citizenship Scholarship for IB Diploma International Students from the Aga Khan Academy offers will be made starting in March 2017.
Scholarships you will be considered for after you have received admission to UAlberta
University of Alberta International Country Scholarship
Field of Study: Open
Value: up to $5,000
Quantity available: Up to 95
Conditions:
Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement entering the first year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta who are studying on a Study Permit. Selection based on academic standing with preference given to students from University of Alberta target regions. Students sponsored by a third party are ineligible.
Application procedure:
You will be considered for this award after you have received admission to the University of Alberta.
Decision timeline:
University of Alberta International Country Scholarship offers will be made on a rolling basis at or near the time of offer of admission.
University of Alberta International Baccalaureate Diploma Scholarship
Field of Study: Open
Value: $2,000
Quantity available: Up to 10
Conditions:
Awarded to International Baccalaureate Diploma graduates with superior academic achievement entering or transferring into their first undergraduate degree program, studying on a Student Visa Permit. Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic achievement on courses taken in the full IB diploma program.
Application procedure:
By nomination from the University of Alberta Registrar’s Office. Transcripts must be received in the Registrar’s Office by August 1.
Decision timeline:
University of Alberta International Baccalaureate Diploma Scholarship offers will be made in June–August 2017.
International Advanced Placement Scholarship
Field of Study: Open
Value: $2,000
Quantity available: Up to 10
Conditions:
Awarded annually to students who have superior academic achievement and Advanced Placement Scholar standing (as defined by the College Board) who are entering their first undergraduate degree program at the University of Alberta and studying on a Study Permit. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of academic achievement on courses taken in the Advanced Placement program.
Application procedure:
By nomination from the University of Alberta Registrar’s Office. Transcripts must be received in the Registrar’s Office by August 1.
Decision timeline:
University of Alberta Advanced Placement Scholarship offers will be made in June–August 2017.
International A-Level Scholarship
Field of Study: Open
Value: $2,000
Quantity available: Up to 10
Conditions:
Awarded to student(s) on Study Permit(s) with superior academic achievement entering the first year of a University of Alberta undergraduate degree program. Selection based on academic achievement on a minimum of three courses taken at the A-level and/or AS-level.
Application procedure: Consideration upon receipt of A-Level transcripts.
Decision timeline:
University of Alberta A-Level Scholarship offers will be made in November–December 2017.
International Student Scholarship
Field of Study: Open
Value: Up to $9,000 payable over four years
Quantity available: Variable
Conditions:
Awarded to students with superior academic achievement entering into their first undergraduate degree program, studying on a Student Visa Permit. Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic achievement. Should a renewable scholarship be offered, receipt of funding for the second, third, or fourth years is contingent upon achieving a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a full normal course load at the University of Alberta each year.
Application procedure:
You will be considered for this award after you have received admission to the University of Alberta.
Decision timeline:
University of Alberta International Student Scholarship offers will be made throughout the year. Recipients will be notified of their award offer after receiving an admission offer from UAlberta.
University of Alberta Academic Excellence Scholarship Competition
Field of Study: Open
Value: Variable
Quantity available: $1,000 up to $9,500
Conditions: View the details about the Academic Excellence Scholarship.
Decision timeline:
University of Alberta Academic Excellence Scholarship offers will be made throughout the year. Recipients will be notified of their award offer after receiving an admission offer from UAlberta.
Campus Saint-Jean International Scholarship
Field of Study: Open
Value: Variable
Quantity available: Variable
Conditions:
Awarded to student(s) with superior academic achievement entering the first year of any undergraduate degree program offered by Campus Saint-Jean, who are studying on a Student Visa Permit. Selection based on academic standing and demonstrated financial need.
Application procedure:
By application to Campus Saint-Jean at the University of Alberta.
Decision timeline:
University of Alberta Campus Saint-Jean International Scholarship offers will be made in June–August 2017.
Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Award for International Students
Field of Study: Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
Value: Variable
Number: Variable
Conditions:
Awarded to students(s) on Study Permit(s) with satisfactory academic standing registered in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alberta. Selection based on academic standing. Preference given to student(s) who have demonstrated leadership via extracurricular and community involvement. Renewal of funding for subsequent years is contingent upon achieving a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a minimum of 24 credit units of course weight per year in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation.
Funded by: Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
Application/Nomination Procedure:
By application to the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
Decision timeline:
University of Alberta Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Award offers will be made in June–August 2017.
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