The Student Awards Office awards over $52 million in undergraduate scholarships each year to outstanding students. For information about graduate scholarships and financial aid, contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.

For information about U of A bursaries, contact the Student Financial Aid and Information Centre.

The University of Alberta awards more than $53 million each year in undergraduate scholarships, awards and financial support to all kinds of students. See uab.ca/awards for details.

Admission-based

Receive a scholarship without even applying! Eligibility for these scholarships is based on your admission average at the time of your admission offer.

• International Admission Scholarship: Top students could receive up to $5,000 CAD
• Regional Excellence Scholarship: Top students from certain regions could receive up to $5,000 CAD
• Gold Standard Scholarship: The top 5% of students in each faculty could receive up to $6,000 CAD

Application-based

Fill out a single application, and the U of A will assess you for our entrance scholarships and awards. You must apply for a program first.

President's International Distinction Scholarship (25 Available Each Year): 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 $15,000 CAD.