University of Alberta’s Scholarships and Awards
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The University of Alberta awards more than $52 million each year in undergraduate scholarships, awards and financial support to all kinds of students. Apply early to your program so you can be assessed for awards! There are two types of scholarships available:
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. Apply to your program early so the U of A can assess you for a match to the award you qualify for.
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.
APPLICATION-BASED:
Fill out a single application, and the U of A will assess you for our entrance scholarships and awards. The deadline to apply for application-based awards is January 10, 2026, and you must apply to your program first
The President’s International Distinction Scholarship is one of our application based scholarships (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)
View all entrance awards at uab.ca/awards
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