Education Abroad Award
About the Award
The Education Abroad Award is designed to help make your international learning experience more affordable!
Value: $500 - $4,500
The total value of the award will be based on the duration of the program, for up to 8 months. The total award granted will be calculated using the following per-student formula.
- $500 for for-credit programs at least a week in length.
- $1,000 for Month 1
- $500 per month for Months 2 through 8 (if applicable)
Programs going for an extra half month will receive a pro-rated amount (e.g. a one and a half month program will receive $1,000 and $250 for the additional half month for a total of $1,250)
Note: If you are nominated for a University of Alberta International award for the same program or the same semester(s), you will not be eligible to apply for this award. Students who are receiving GSO funding, a CLIC Travel Grant or other funding administered by the Education Abroad Program are not eligible to apply for the Education Abroad Award.
Tips towards a successful application:
- Research the institutions you're looking at thoroughly, and see how the programs relate to your degree. Check the Program Finder on our website:
- Keep your writing professional and check your spelling (it will be considered); academics will be looking at your application.
- Look at the long-term benefits of the program for your degree and your post-University career.
- Think about how you are representing the University's vision abroad. Hint: take a look at the University's Strategic Plan.
How to apply
Deadline: 2024-25 Round 3 closed; 2025-26 Round 1 will open in January 2025.
- Applications must be completed by individual University of Alberta students in our online application portal, Horizons.
- You can access the Scholarship by clicking the "Search Scholarships" tab on the top of the database once you've created an account. Once you start an application, you will be able to find your application under the "My Scholarships" tab. Please be sure to follow all instructions and upload all documents required in the application form. The application form will be posted shortly.
- Students should apply at the deadline even if their acceptance onto a program is not confirmed yet (e.g. internships), provided the anticipated program starts during the eligible funding period.
2024-25 Round 3: The Education Abroad experience must start between January 1, 2025 and April 30, 2025. Recipients will be announced in October 2024.
Selection Criteria
- Please review the Terms of Reference for the Education Abroad Award.
Acceptance & Conditions
- Applicants will be notified if they have been nominated for an award and must confirm acceptance of the award; failure to do so will result in forfeiting the award.
- Award payments will be deposited into the award recipient's Canadian banking account prior to departure, once confirmation of registration/participation in the abroad experience is received and the pre-departure requirements are complete. Award deposits are subject to U of A administrative timelines.
- Recipients will be required to:
- Complete the risk management steps listed here dependent on their program type and level of study.
- Recipients will also be encouraged to participate in promotion and recruitment activities for education abroad programming.
Endowed Awards
Please note that you will need to submit an application and all relevant documents for the Education Abroad Award (application instructions above) to be considered for an Endowed Award. When you've applied for the Education Abroad Award, you are automatically considered for the below endowed awards (if you meet all eligibility criteria). As the Education Abroad Program does not double-fund students through awards administered by our office, you are eligible to receive either an Education Abroad Award or an Endowed Award, not both.
Value: Variable (to be confirmed by the Student Awards Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: Closed
To be considered, students must:
- Be citizens of Canada or permanent residents;
- Be participating in a study exchange for one term (fall or winter) or academic year (fall and winter);
- Study at a UAlberta exchange partner institution in England;
- Be a 2nd, 3rd or 4th-year undergraduate student registered in a University of Alberta degree program;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UAlberta coursework by the application deadline;
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Selection based on academic standing and involvement in extracurricular and community activities. Preference given to students with indicated financial need.
Value: Variable (to be confirmed by the Student Awards Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: Closed
To be considered, students must:
- Be participating in a study exchange for one academic year (fall and winter);
- Study at a UAlberta exchange partner institution in Hong Kong;
- Be a 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student registered in a University of Alberta degree program;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UAlberta coursework by the application deadline;
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Selection based on academic standing, demonstrated involvement in extracurricular and community activities, and financial need.
Value: Variable (to be confirmed by the Student Awards Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: Closed
To be considered, students must:
- Be participating in a study exchange for one academic year (fall and winter) and choose to study at a UAlberta exchange partner institution in South Korea;
- Be a 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student registered in a University of Alberta degree program;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UAlberta coursework by the application deadline;
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Selection based on academic standing, indicated financial need and demonstrated involvement in extra-curricular and/or community activities.
Value: $1,000 (to be confirmed by the Student Awards Office)
Number available: 1
Deadline: Closed
To be considered, students must:
- Be a student registered in a University of Alberta undergraduate degree program;
- Demonstrated involvement with Students' International Health Association;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UAlberta coursework by the application deadline;
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Selection based on academic standing. Preference given to a student traveling to Tanzania to participate in an internship with Students Invested in Health Association.
Endowed by the friends of Dr. Horst Schmid
Value: Variable (to be confirmed by the Student Awards Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: Closed
To be considered, students must:
- Be participating in a study exchange for one term (fall or winter) or the full academic year;
- Study at a UAlberta exchange partner institution;
- Be an undergraduate student registered in a University of Alberta degree program;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UAlberta coursework by the application deadline;
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Selection based on academic standing, financial need, and past travel experience.
Value: Variable (to be confirmed by the Student Awards Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: Closed
To be considered, students must:
- Be participating in a study exchange for one term (fall or winter) or the full academic year;
- Study at the University of Dundee or University of Glasgow, Scotland;
- Be an undergraduate student registered in a University of Alberta degree program;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UAlberta coursework by the application deadline;
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Selection based on academic standing, indicated financial need and demonstrated involvement in extracurricular and community activities.
Award recipients agree to perform one or more of the following activities during their study in Scotland:
- Tour of "Burns Country"
- Interview with a recognized authority on Robert Burns
- Take a course related to Robert Burns
- Write and present a paper to the Edmonton Burns Club on recipient's impressions of Scotland and the life and works of Robert Burns
Value: Variable (to be confirmed by the Student Awards Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: Closed
To be considered, students must:
- Be participating in an international internship or work placement opportunity;
- Be an undergraduate registered in any year of a University of Alberta degree program;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UAlberta coursework by the application deadline;
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Selection based on demonstrated leadership in extracurricular and community activities, and academic standing.
Value: Variable (to be confirmed by the Student Awards Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: Closed
To be considered, students must:
- Be participating in a study exchange for one term (fall or winter) or the full academic year;
- study at a UAlberta exchange partner institution in China or Hong Kong;
- be an undergraduate student registered in a University of Alberta degree program have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UAlberta coursework by the application deadline;
- have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Selection based on supporting student mobility between the University of Alberta and formally recognized partner institutions in China and Hong Kong and academic standing.
Value: Variable (to be confirmed by the Student Awards Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: Closed
To apply, students must:
- Be participating in a study exchange for one term (fall or winter) or the full academic year;
- Be a 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student registered in a University of Alberta degree program;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UAlberta coursework by the application deadline;
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Selection based on academic standing, indicated financial need, and participation on an official University approved international exchange.
Value: Variable (to be confirmed by the Student Awards Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: Closed
To apply, students must:
- Be participating in a study exchange for one term (fall or winter) or the full academic year in Asia (preference given to full academic year exchanges and exchanges in China);
- Be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in any year of a University of Alberta degree program;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UAlberta coursework by the application deadline;
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Selection based on academic standing, indicated financial need and demonstrated intent to engage with the host community and/or university. Preference given to students studying abroad for two academic terms, and/or studying in China.
Value: $800 (to be confirmed by the Student Awards Office)
Number available: 1
Deadline: Closed
To be considered, students must:
- Be participating in a UAlberta program or initiative where the study experience occurs in Italy;
- Be a student registered in a University of Alberta undergraduate degree program;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UAlberta coursework by the application deadline;
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Selection based on academic standing, demonstrated involvement in extracurricular and community activities, and financial need. Preference will be given to students registered in the Italian Studies area of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies.
Value: Variable (to be confirmed by the Student Awards Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: Closed
To be considered, students must:
- Be participating in a university-approved education, research, and/or community service experience outside of Canada;
- Be an undergraduate or graduate student registered in a University of Alberta degree program;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UAlberta coursework by the application deadline (*15 credits if registered in the Faculty of Science);
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Selection based on academic standing.
Value: $2,000 (to be confirmed by the Student Awards Office)
Number available: 1
Deadline: Closed
To be considered, students must:
- Be a student registered in a University of Alberta undergraduate or graduate degree program;
- Be participating in a university-approved education abroad program outside of Canada of at least three weeks in length;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UAlberta coursework by the application deadline for undergraduate students; or have completed at least one term of graduate study by the application deadline for graduate students;
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Selection based on academic standing.
Value: Variable (to be confirmed by the Student Awards Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: Closed
To be considered, students must:
- Study and/or research at an approved post-secondary institution in Ireland or Northern Ireland for a term or full year;
- Be an undergraduate or graduate student registered in a University of Alberta degree program;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UAlberta coursework by the application deadline for undergraduate students; or have completed at least one term of graduate study by the application deadline for graduate students;
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Selection based on academic standing. Preference given to a graduate student.