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: $15,000.00
Requirements: Program of study related to human rights, cultural diversity, and multiculturalism
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Alberta Citizenship Award
High School Students
Value: $2,005.00
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: $11,000.00
Requirements: Outstanding academic achievement of students pursuing graduate studies in Alberta
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Alex Decoteau Award of Honour
Undergraduate Students
Value: $5,000.00
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 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: $2,000.00
Requirements: Outstanding leadership related to improving the lives of other people.
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Dr. Robert and Anna Shaw Scholarship
Undergraduate Students
Value: $1,000.00
Requirements: Enrolled in a program related to agriculture, engineering, fine arts, health, or the trades.
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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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WorldSkills Legacy Scholarships - Team Canada
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:
$2,500.00
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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Air Access Bursary
Undergraduate Students
Value:
10,000
Requirements:
Be enrolled full-time in an aviation/pilot training program in the current academic year at Mount Royal University.
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Bursary for Internationally Educated Nurses
Undergraduate Students
Value:
Up to $30,000
Requirements:
Return service bursary for International students to train to complete nursing employment in rural Alberta.
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