Scholarships

Alberta's government offers scholarships and awards to encourage and reward the excellence of Albertans in post-secondary study.

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Citizenship / Leadership

Scholarships and awards based on citizenship or leadership qualities and achievements.

Alberta Award for Study of Canadian Human Rights and Multiculturalism
Graduate
Value: Up to $15,000
Requirements: Program of study related to human rights, cultural diversity, and multiculturalism.
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Alberta Citizenship Award
High School Students
Value: $2,005
Requirements: Recognize students who have contributed  to their communities through public service and voluntary endeavor.
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Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship
Graduate
Value: Up to $15,000
Requirements: Outstanding academic achievement of students pursuing graduate studies in Alberta
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Alex Decoteau Award of Honour
Undergraduate Students
Value: $5,000
Requirements: Currently enrolled in a public post-secondary institution in Alberta in a post-secondary program that leads to an academic credential.
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Bursary for Internationally Educated Nurses
Undergraduate Students
Value: Up to $30,000
Requirements: Return of service bursary for International students to train to complete nursing employment in rural Alberta.
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Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship
Undergraduate Students
Value: $2,000
Requirements: Outstanding leadership related to improving the lives of other people.
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Dr. Robert and Anna Shaw Scholarship
Undergraduate Students
Value: $1,000
Requirements: Enrolled in a program related to agriculture, engineering, fine arts, health, or the trades.
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Excellence in Public Law Scholarship
Graduate
Value: $10,000
Requirements: Enrolled full-time in the second or third year of study in the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta or the University of Calgary.
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Grant MacEwan United World College
High School Students
Value: Varies
Requirements: Exceptional potential in intellectual curiosity, active commitment, social competence, personal integrity and resilience from across Alberta.
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Laurence Decore Awards for Student Leadership
Undergraduate Students
Value: $1,000.00
Requirements: Involved in student government, clubs, or organizations.
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Rural and Remote Family Medicine and Resident Physicians Bursary
Undergraduate Students
Value: $125,000 to $200.000
Requirements: Return of service bursary for family medicine residents who commit to practice in rural or remote areas of Alberta.
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WorldSkills Legacy Scholarships and Awards
Undergraduate Students
Value: $1,200.00
Requirements: Must have a letter of endorsement from Skills Canada Alberta
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Featured Scholarships

Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
Undergraduate Students
Value:
$2,500
Requirements:
Apply once your official high school transcript marks are available and when you are enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies.
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Chief Justice Fraser Scholarship
Graduate
Value:
$12,500
Requirements:
Enrolled in the first year of study in a Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta or the University of Calgary.
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Excellence in Public Law Scholarship
Graduate
Value:
$10,000
Requirements:
Enrolled full-time in the second or third year of study in the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta or the University of Calgary.
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