Offered annually to an international undergraduate student entering their first year in the Schulich School of Engineering who has satisfied the English Language Proficiency requirement and who is required to pay international tuition fees.
Whether you’re a scholastic achiever, community leader or well-rounded student, the U of A awards $52 million each year in undergraduate scholarships, awards and financial support to all kinds of students. You could be starting with scholarships you don’t even have to apply for! You will be evaluated for these scholarships when you apply for admission. Your eligibility will be based on your high school admission average at the time of your admission offer. They’ll assess you for a match to the following and many more. If you are eligible for an admission-based scholarship, they will contact you directly.
ELIGIBILITY:
There are even more scholarships and awards for all types of students. Not sure what scholarships you’re eligible for? No problem! Fill out our single scholarship application and based on your background, experiences, academics and interests, we’ll assess you for a match to the following and many more.
You must apply to an undergraduate degree program before you can apply for any entrance scholarships. The deadline for application-based scholarships is January 10. Check out some of our tips about how to apply, or visit our scholarship application form to get started.
Offers will be made starting in early winter.
General International Undergraduate Scholarships at the University of Alberta:
Scholarship Name
Type
Eligibility/Criteria
Value (in CAD)
Duration
Remarks
International Admission Scholarship
Admission-based
Top international students based on admission average
Up to $5,000
One-time
Automatically awarded upon admission
Regional Excellence Scholarship
Admission-based
Top students from specific regions based on admission average
Up to $5,000
One-time
Automatically awarded upon admission
Gold Standard Scholarship
Admission-based
Top 5% of students in each faculty based on admission average
Up to $6,000
One-time
Automatically awarded upon admission
President’s International Distinction Scholarship
Application-based
Students with superior academics and leadership qualities entering first year on student visa
Up to $120,000 (over 4 years)
4 years
25 awards annually
Chan Pang Kuen Memorial International Distinction Scholarship
Application-based
High-achieving students with leadership qualities entering first year on student visa
Up to $120,000 (over 4 years)
4 years
Merit and leadership-based
International Leader Scholarship
Application-based
Well-rounded students with superior academics and leadership roles
Up to $15,000
One-time
Recognizes leadership and community involvement
May Quon Undergraduate Scholarship
Application-based
Chinese or Hong Kong citizens with strong academics and financial need
Up to $100,000 (over 4 years)
4 years
Based on merit and need
Cora Martinson International Scholarship
Application-based
Students entering Augustana Faculty with top grades; preference for financial need
Up to $56,000 (over 4 years)
4 years
Augustana-specific scholarship
University of Alberta Global Citizen Scholarship for IB Diploma Students
Application-based
IB Diploma students from Aga Khan Academies with strong academics and leadership
Up to $53,000 per year (max 4 years)
4 years
For international students on student visa
Other University Awards
Admission/Application-based
Various criteria, including merit, leadership, and region
Variable
Varies
U of A awards over $52 million annually in scholarships
Interested and eligible applicants for the University of Alberta Scholarships should:
To visit the scholarships webpage, click the button below.
Apply to the University of Alberta’s undergraduate degree programs.
When you apply for admission, your eligibility for these scholarships will be assessed.
Your high school admission average at the time of your acceptance offer will determine your eligibility. The following and many more will be evaluated by U of A.
You will be notified directly if you qualify for an admission-based scholarship.
BENEFIT:
International Admission Scholarship: Up to $5,000 (CAD)
Regional Excellence Scholarship: Up to CAD $5,000 based on admission average.
Gold Standard Scholarship: Up to CAD $6,000 based on admission average.
President’s International Distinction Scholarship: Up to $120,000 (over 4 years)
Chan Pang Kuen Memorial International Distinction Scholarship: Up to $120,000 (over 4 years)
International Leader Scholarship: Up to $15,000
May Quon Undergraduate Scholarship: Up to $100,000 (over 4 years)
Cora Martinson International Scholarship: Up to $56,000 (over 4 years)
University of Alberta Global Citizen Scholarship for IB Diploma Students: Up to $53,000 per year (max 4 years)
