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Education Abroad Award, Education Abroad Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students, Education Abroad Award for Students with Financial Need.
Explore funding that supports your Go Abroad adventures
Last year, Education Abroad funding provided more than $1 million in funding for U of A students to participate in education abroad programs. From a short-term or summer abroad program to internship or exchange support, funding options are available.
Going Abroad? Let's talk Funding!
Join us for an upcoming Education Abroad Award Information Session to learn how the award can help fund your international experience!
Date: Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Funding Types
A variety of funding programs help make your international learning experience more affordable.
Education Abroad Award
Funding is available to all U of A full-time students to make your international experience more affordable.
Faculty Awards & Other Funding
Faculty and external funding opportunities for U of A students participating in education abroad experiences.
Featured Funding
The U of A and its partners offer funding opportunities for specific programs, both in type and destination.
Government Student Loans
Students going abroad who remain registered at the U of A can take their federal and provincial loans with them.
Application Deadlines
Awards and funding deadlines vary depending on program timelines but generally occur in February, June and October for programs starting the following spring/summer or academic year.
Questions
U of A students who are interested in education abroad programs and funding opportunities can connect with an advisor in person or virtually.
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