Entrance Scholarships
Scholarships & Awards
Our scholarship application is now open until January 10, 2024! The University of Alberta offers over $46 million in scholarships and awards each year to a diverse range of students. Get started on your application today!
How to Apply
- Apply for admission to your desired program to receive a CCID and password to apply for scholarships. Please note that it can take 2-3 business days for a CCID to be generated.
- Apply for scholarships by January 10, 2024.
If you have a permanent disability and need accessibility support to complete your application, apply for applicant accommodations or contact dosdean@ualberta.ca.
Application-Based Scholarships
Not sure what you’re eligible for? No problem! We use a single application form to assess students based on academics, leadership, inclusion and financial need. There truly is an award suited to everyone, so there is no reason not to apply.
Domestic Students
Scholastic Distinction Scholarship
High-achievers with admission averages of 95%+ and an outstanding application will be assessed for the most prestigious scholarships offered by the University of Alberta.
Entrance Leadership Scholarship
Well-rounded students with admission averages of 80%+ will be assessed for scholarships to recognize their accomplishments through leadership roles.
Enriched Scholar Scholarship
Top AP and IB students may receive up to $5,000 to recognize their achievements in an academically rigorous program.
Fly Home Award
Out-of-province Canadian students with a strong sense of community could receive up to $1,500 to help them stay connected to home.
Opportunities Awards
These awards provide access to the university for students from diverse backgrounds. Awards valued up to $5,000.
International Students
President’s International Distinction Scholarship
This is the University of Alberta’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students and is valued at $120,000 (payable over four years). It is intended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, creativity, and who are recognized leaders within their school.
University of Alberta International Leader Scholarship
Well-rounded leaders with superior academics could receive a scholarship ranging from $5,000 – $10,000.
May Quon Undergraduate Scholarship
High-achieving students attending high school in Canada on a study permit with Chinese or Hong Kong citizenship, and financial need, will be considered for this prestigious scholarship valued at $45,000, payable over four years.
Application-Based Access Awards
Discover University of Alberta Award
Designed to provide early and sustainable financial support to incoming domestic high school students. Up to 30 new students per year will qualify for up to $8,000.
Applications close February 15, 2024.
*This award has a separate application process.
Turtle Spirit Pathway Award for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Students
Designed to provide early and sustainable financial support to incoming Indigenous high school students and students currently enrolled with the Transition Year Program. Up to 20 new students per year will qualify for up to $8,000.
Applications close February 15, 2024.
*This award has a separate application process.
Admission-Based Scholarships
You could be starting with scholarships you don't have to apply for! Your eligibility for these scholarships is based on your high school admission average at the time of your admission offer.
Domestic Students
Gold Standard Scholarship
The top 5% of students in each faculty could receive up to $6,000, based on their admission average.
Indigenous Entrance Scholarship
Self-declaring First Nations, Métis, or Inuit applicants with an admission average of 80%+ may receive $1,500.
National Achievement Scholarship
The top incoming out-of-province Canadian students will receive $30,000, payable over four years.
International Students
Gold Standard Scholarship
The top 5% of students in each faculty could receive up to $6,000, depending on admission average.
University of Alberta International Admission Scholarship
Students with superior academics attending high school in Canada on a study permit may receive a scholarship up to $5,000.
University of Alberta Regional Excellence Scholarship
Students attending high school in Canada on a study permit with an admission average of 80%+ could receive a scholarship up to $5,000. Selection is based on the region of a student’s high school.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must meet the following base academic criteria for entrance scholarships and awards:
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Present an admission average that meets or exceeds those required for the specific scholarship or award.
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Be entering university directly from high school or after time off between high school and university (provided that no post-secondary credit was received during that time).
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Be entering the first year of full-time studies in an undergraduate degree program at the University of Alberta in September of the upcoming year.
Additional scholarship criteria may apply. Candidate eligibility for specific scholarships will be assessed based on their admission information and their scholarship application. Our scholarship and award competitions are competitive; there is no guarantee that meeting eligibility will result in a scholarship or award offer.
Entrance award offers are conditional on the accuracy of your self-recorded grades. If there is a discrepancy between your self-recorded grades and your final official transcript, your award offer could be revoked.
After You Apply
- Browse our Tuition & Fees webpage to help plan for the costs of your first year.
- Explore our Financial Support & Advising webpage for assistance at any stage of your degree.
- Received an award? Learn how to accept it!
GOLD STANDARD SCHOLARSHIP
The top 5% of students in each faculty could receive up to $6,000, based on their admission average.
INDIGENOUS ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Self-declaring First Nations, Métis, or Inuit applicants with an admission average of 80%+ may receive $1,500.
NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
The top incoming out-of-province Canadian students will receive $30,000, payable over four years.
GOLD STANDARD SCHOLARSHIP
The top 5% of students in each faculty could receive up to $6,000, depending on admission average.
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIP
Students with superior academics attending high school in Canada on a study permit may receive a scholarship up to $5,000.
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA REGIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Students attending high school in Canada on a study permit with an admission average of 80%+ could receive a scholarship up to $5,000. Selection is based on the region of a student’s high school.
SCHOLASTIC DISTINCTION SCHOLARSHIP
High-achievers with admission averages of 95%+ and an outstanding application will be assessed for the most prestigious scholarships offered by the University of Alberta.
ENTRANCE LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Well-rounded students with admission averages of 80%+ will be assessed for scholarships to recognize their accomplishments through leadership roles.
ENRICHED SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIP
Top AP and IB students may receive up to $5,000 to recognize their achievements in an academically rigorous program.
FLY HOME AWARD
Out-of-province Canadian students with a strong sense of community could receive up to $1,500 to help them stay connected to home.
OPPORTUNITIES AWARDS
These awards provide access to the university for students from diverse backgrounds. Awards valued up to $5,000.
PRESIDENT’S INTERNATIONAL DISTINCTION SCHOLARSHIP
This is the University of Alberta’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students and is valued at $120,000 (payable over four years). It is intended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, creativity, and who are recognized leaders within their school.
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA INTERNATIONAL LEADER SCHOLARSHIP
Well-rounded leaders with superior academics could receive a scholarship ranging from $5,000 – $10,000.
MAY QUON UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
High-achieving students attending high school in Canada on a study permit with Chinese or Hong Kong citizenship, and financial need, will be considered for this prestigious scholarship valued at $45,000, payable over four years.
DISCOVER UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA AWARD
Designed to provide early and sustainable financial support to incoming domestic high school students. Up to 30 new students per year will qualify for up to $8,000.
Applications close February 15, 2024.
*This award has a separate application process.
TURTLE SPIRIT PATHWAY AWARD FOR FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, AND INUIT STUDENTS
Designed to provide early and sustainable financial support to incoming Indigenous high school students and students currently enrolled with the Transition Year Program. Up to 20 new students per year will qualify for up to $8,000.
Applications close February 15, 2024.
*This award has a separate application process.