Undergraduate & Graduating Awards

The University of Alberta awards over $40 million in undergraduate scholarships each year, so whether you're a scholastic achiever, community leader, or well-rounded student, we've got an award fit for you. Fill out the single application to be considered for the following competitions:

University of Alberta Undergraduate Academic Scholarships and Leadership Awards

• These academic scholarships are intended to recognize and reward top-achieving students and encourage them to continue their undergraduate program of study.
• These leadership awards are designed to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional leadership involvement through university and community activities.
• Funding for the Undergraduate & Graduating Awards is made possible in part by the generosity and commitment of our donors.

Government of Alberta Undergraduate Academic Scholarships and Leadership Awards

• These academic scholarships are designed to recognize and reward students for their academic achievements and encourage them to continue their undergraduate program of study.
• These leadership awards are designed to recognize and reward students who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and leadership to fellow students and to their community.
• These scholarships and awards are funded by the Government of Alberta and are administered by the University of Alberta in conjunction with Alberta Student Aid.

Application Opens: January 15
Application Closes: March 31

Eligibility

Depending on the scholarship or award, selection will be based on academic standing and/or demonstrated exceptional leadership. Secondary criteria may include but are not limited to; financial need, residency, extracurricular activities and/or previous award funding. Funding levels vary annually and selection is competitive, meeting the base eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer.

• To be considered for academic scholarships applicants must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a minimum of 24 credits over the most recent September to April period.
• To be considered for leadership awards applicants must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a full-time course load over the most recent September to April period.
• To be considered for scholarships and awards funded by the Government of Alberta applicants must be an Alberta Resident as defined by the Alberta Scholarship Act.
• To be considered for continuing scholarships and awards, applicants must be continuing full-time in an undergraduate or professional program at the University of Alberta in September 2022 and January 2023.
• To be considered for graduating scholarships and awards, applicants must be convocating from an undergraduate or professional program at the University of Alberta in June 2023 or October 2024. 
• Applicants registered with the Academic Success Centre - Accessibility Resources will be assessed based on their individually approved course load requirements.
• To be considered for professional entrance or transfer scholarships, applicants must present an admission average that meets or exceeds those required for a specific scholarship.
• The total value of scholarships and awards already received by an applicant may be taken into consideration in the selection for these competitions.