Did you know that 1 in 5 first-year students receive a scholarship? Learn about the Admission-based and Application-based scholarship opportunities below and see what may be available for you.
Whether you're a scholastic achiever, community leader, or well-rounded student, the University of Alberta awards $34 million each year in undergraduate scholarships, awards, and financial support to all kinds of students.
Admission-based scholarships
- International Admission Scholarship
- Regional Excellence Scholarship
- Gold Standard Scholarship
Application-based scholarships
- President's International Distinction Scholarship
- Students with a superior admission
- International Leader Scholarship
- May Quon Undergraduate Scholarship
- Cora Martinson International Scholarship
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta, and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president. Its enabling legislation is the Post-secondary Learning Act.

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University of Alberta Admission-based scholarships
Aim and Benefits of University of Alberta Admission-based scholarships
Admission-based scholarships
International Admission Scholarship
- Top students could receive up to $5,000 CAD, depending on admission average.
Regional Excellence Scholarship
- Top students from certain regions could receive up to $5,000 CAD, based on admission average.
Gold Standard Scholarship
- The top 5% of students in each faculty could receive up to $6,000, depending on admission average.
University of Alberta Admission-based scholarships Courses
Requirements for University of Alberta Admission-based scholarships Qualification
Your eligibility will be based on your high school admission average at the time of your admission offer.
Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Alberta Admission-based scholarships
We'll assess you for a match to the following and many more. If you are eligible for an admission-based scholarship we will contact you directly!
Application Deadline
January 10, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of Alberta on alberta.academicworks.ca to apply
1. Admission-based scholarships - no application required!
- 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.
2. Application-based scholarships - apply early!
- 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, 2024. Check out some of our tips about how to apply, or visit our scholarship application form to get started!
For more details visit: University of Alberta website.