General International Undergraduate Scholarships

Did you know that one in five first-year students receives 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 U of A awards $46 million each year in undergraduate scholarships, awards and financial support to all kinds of students.

Current students or transfer students should visit our Undergraduate Scholarships web page.

Admission-based scholarships — no scholarship 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. Your eligibility will be based on your high school admission average at the time of your admission offer. 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.

International Admission Scholarship

Top students could receive up to CAN $5,000 based on admission average.

Regional Excellence Scholarship

Top students from certain regions could receive up to CAN $5,000 based on admission average.

Gold Standard Scholarship

The top 5% of students in each faculty could receive up to CAN $6,000 based on admission average.

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Application-based scholarships — apply early!

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.

President’s International Distinction Scholarship

Each year 25 students with a superior admission average and demonstrated leadership qualities entering their first year of an undergraduate degree on a student visa permit receive up to CAN $120,000 (payable over 4 years).

International Leader Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes and rewards well-rounded applicants with superior academics based on their leadership roles and accomplishments in their school, community organizations, extracurricular activities or even in their workplace. Recipients may receive up to CAN $15,000.

May Quon Undergraduate Scholarship

Students with a superior admission average and self-declared financial need entering their first year of an undergraduate degree on a student visa permit who are Chinese or Hong Kong citizens could receive up to CAN $100,000 (payable over 4 years).

Cora Martinson International Scholarship

Students with superior academic achievement entering any year of an undergraduate degree program at Augustana Faculty on a student visa permit could receive up to CAN $56,000 (payable over 4 years). Selection is based on academic standing with preference given to students with indicated financial need.

University of Alberta Global Citizen Scholarship for IB Diploma International Students

Students with superior academics, strong International Baccalaureate Diploma academic standing, indicated financial need and demonstrated leadership who will be entering their first year of an undergraduate degree program from Aga Khan Academies operating under the AKA agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, who will be studying in Canada on a student visa permit could receive up to CAN $53,000 per year for a maximum of 4 years.

To request more information for this scholarship, please contact Khadija.Jetha@ualberta.ca by Dec. 5, 2024.