The University of Alberta has a wide array of awards, scholarships and prizes to assist in funding your graduate studies.
Awards, scholarships and prizes, which are awarded to outstanding applicants, are funded by a variety of sources including the Government of Canada, Government of Alberta, and the generosity of the university's many donors. Some awards are exclusive to specific programs.
Please spend some time exploring the many scholarship options available to you at the University of Alberta.
University of Alberta Information
Founded in 1908, University of Alberta is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Edmonton (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Alberta. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Camrose. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Alberta, University of Alberta (UofA) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Alberta (UofA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 111 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Departments must submit completed international applications - including all documentation - to the FGSR by the following dates:
- July 1 for September admission
- November 1 for January admission
- March 1 for May admission
- May 1 for July admission
Offered Benefits
Awards and scholarships, awarded to outstanding applicants, are funded by a variety of sources including the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta:
Admission grants (automatic consideration) for undergraduates
International Student Scholarships:
Value/up to $9,000; Payable over four years.
University of Alberta Gold Standard Scholarship:
Value/up to $6000.
University of Alberta PhD Employment Scholarship:
Value/$5000 per year.
University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship for Masters:
Stipend/ $17,500 (international students will receive an additional $10,000 to help cover fees).
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES):
The minimum award is $11,000 and the maximum is $15,000.
Application Process
Application deadlines for international students are set by the department delivering the program. Deadlines may be as early as 12 months before the program begins.
Applicants should contact the department well in advance because:
- department deadlines are often tied to funding and award consideration, and
- international applicants generally need plenty of time (up to six months in some cases) to make arrangements to enter Canada (where applicable).
(Note: You can access the department’s website via the program page hosted on this site; each page provides preliminary information and a link to the department site, located at the bottom of the page under “Contact.” Be sure to consult the department site for the most up-to-date information on application deadlines.)
Founded in 1908, University of Alberta is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Edmonton (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Alberta. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Camrose. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Alberta, University of Alberta (UofA) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Alberta (UofA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 111 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.