Every year, the University of Alberta Scholarship provides up to $52 million to prospective undergraduate students from throughout the world who want to study in Canada.
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Based on entrance average and leadership skills across four years of undergraduate study at the university, the University of Alberta Undergraduate Scholarships range in value from $5,000 to $120,000.
More information regarding the University of Alberta’s undergraduate scholarships is available in this post.
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 |
How to Apply for University of Alberta Scholarships 2026
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.
- To submit the necessary paperwork and finish the application procedures, click the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button that has been provided below.
