Scholarships & Bursaries

@ University of Alberta

Admission-Based Scholarships

You will be evaluated for these scholarships when you apply for admission. Your eligibility will be based on your high school admission average at the time of your admission offer. We'll assess you for a match to the following and many more. If you are eligible for an admission-based scholarship we will contact you directly!

International Admission Scholarship: Top students could receive up to $5,000 CAD, depending on admission average.

Regional Excellence Scholarship: Top students from certain regions could receive up to $5,000 CAD, based on admission average.

Gold Standard Scholarship: The top 5% of students in each faculty could receive up to $6,000, depending on admission average.

President's International Distinction Scholarship

Students with a superior admission average and demonstrated leadership qualities entering their first year of an undergraduate degree on a Student Visa Permit could receive up to $120,000 CAD (payable over 4 years).

International Leader Scholarship

Well-rounded leaders with superior academics may receive up to $10,000 CAD.

University of Alberta Global Citizen Scholarship for IB Diploma International Students

Students with superior academics, strong International Baccalaureate Diploma academic standing, indicated financial need and demonstrated leadership who will be entering their first year of an undergraduate degree program from Aga Khan Academies operating under the AKA agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, who will be studying in Canada on a Student Visa Permit could receive up to $53,000 per year for a maximum of 4 years.

May Quon Undergraduate Scholarship

Students with a superior admission average and self-declared financial need entering their first year of an undergraduate degree on a Student Visa Permit who are Chinese or Hong Kong citizens could receive up to $100,000 (payable over 4 years).

Transfer Scholarships

Website: https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions/international/tuition-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-awards/transfer-scholarships.html

Coming to the University of Alberta is a great choice, and we want to make it worth your while. There are a number of scholarships specifically for students entering a professional program or transferring from another post-secondary institution. Not sure what scholarships you're eligible for? No problem! Fill out our scholarship application and, based on your background, experiences, and interests, we'll assess you for a match. All professional entrance and transfer scholarships are application-based. You must apply to an undergraduate degree program before you can apply for any transfer scholarships.