Education Abroad Award
About the Award
The Education Abroad Award is designed to help make your international learning experience more affordable!
Deadline: February 10, 2025
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 seven days in length
- $1,000 for Month 1
- $500 per month for Months 2 through 8 (if applicable)
Programs falling on a 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: You are only allowed to receive the Education Abroad Award once for the same Education Abroad Program.
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
2025 - 26 Round 1 application will open on December 5, 2024; Deadline to submit your application will be 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time, February 10, 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 at 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.
- 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.
The Education Abroad experience must start between May 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026.
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 nomination; failure to do so will result in forfeiting the award;
- Award payments will be directly deposited into the award recipient's Canadian banking account via Bear Tracks once applicants complete all the required award acceptance steps. Award payments are subject to U of A administrative timelines;
- Recipients are ineligible to hold other centrally managed awards (e.g., endowed awards such as Edmonton Consular Corps Award, Rod and Judith Fraser Award, etc.) but are eligible for receiving faculty-level awards;
- Recipients will be required to complete the risk management steps listed here depending 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 Financial Support Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: February 10, 2025
To be considered, students must:
- Be citizens of Canada or permanent residents;
- Be a 2nd, 3rd or 4th-year undergraduate student registered in a University of Alberta degree program;
- Be participating in a study exchange for one academic term (Fall or Winter) or one academic year (Fall and Winter);
- Study at a UofA exchange partner institution in England;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UofA 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: $1,000 (to be confirmed by the Student Financial Support Office)
Number available: 1
Deadline: February 10, 2025
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 UofA 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 Financial Support Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: February 10, 2025
To be considered, students must:
- Be a student registered in a University of Alberta undergraduate degree program;
- Be participating in a study exchange for one academic term (Fall or Winter) or one academic year (Fall and Winter);
- Study at a UofA exchange partner institution;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UofA 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 Financial Support Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: February 10, 2025
To be considered, students must:
- Be a student registered in a University of Alberta undergraduate degree program;
- Be participating in a study exchange for one academic term (Fall or Winter) or one academic year (Fall and Winter);
- Study at the University of Dundee or the University of Glasgow in Scotland;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UofA 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 Financial Support Office)
Number available: 1
Deadline: February 10, 2025
To be considered, students must:
- Be a student registered in a University of Alberta undergraduate degree program;
- Be participating in a UofA program or initiative where the study experience occurs in Italy;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UofA 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 Financial Support Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: February 10, 2025
To be considered, students must:
- Be a student registered in any year of a University of Alberta undergraduate degree program;
- Be participating in an international internship or work placement opportunity;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UofA 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 Financial Support Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: February 10, 2025
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, research, and/or community service experience outside of Canada;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UofA 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 3.5.
Selection based on academic standing.
Value: Variable (to be confirmed by the Student Financial Support Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: February 10, 2025
To be considered, students must:
- Be a student registered in any year of a University of Alberta undergraduate degree program;
- Be participating in a study exchange for one academic term (Fall or Winter) or one academic year (Fall and Winter);
- Study at a UofA exchange partner institution in China or Hong Kong;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UofA 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 Financial Support Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: February 10, 2025
To be considered, students must:
- Be a 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student registered in a University of Alberta degree program;
- Be participating in a study exchange for one academic term (Fall or Winter) or one academic year (Fall and Winter);
- Study at a UofA exchange partner institution in South Korea;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UofA 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: Variable (to be confirmed by the Student Financial Support Office)
Number available: 1
Deadline: February 10, 2025
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 UofA 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 Financial Support Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: February 10, 2025
To apply, students must:
- Be a 3rd or 4th year undergraduate student registered in a University of Alberta degree program;
- Be participating in a study exchange for one academic term (Fall or Winter) or one academic year (Fall and Winter);
- Be eligible to receive credit transfer as part of the Study Exchange Program;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UofA 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 Financial Support Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: February 10, 2025
To apply, students must:
- Be a student registered in a University of Alberta undergraduate or graduate degree program;
- Be participating in a study exchange for one academic term (Fall or Winter) or one academic year (Fall and Winter);
- Study at a UofA exchange partner institution in Asia;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UofA 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, 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: Variable (to be confirmed by the Student Financial Support Office)
Number available: 1
Deadline: February 10, 2025
To be considered, students must:
- Be a student registered in any year of a University of Alberta undergraduate degree program;
- Be participating in a study exchange for one academic term (Fall or Winter) or one academic year (Fall and Winter);
- Study at a UofA exchange partner institution in Hong Kong;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UofA coursework by the application deadline;
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Selection based on academic standing and demonstrated community engagement or involvement in extracurricular activities.
Value: Variable (to be confirmed by the Student Financial Support Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: February 10, 2025
To be considered, students must:
- Be a student registered in any year of a University of Alberta undergraduate degree program;
- Be participating in a study exchange for one academic term (Fall or Winter) or one academic year (Fall and Winter);
- Study at one of the following UofA exchange partner institutions in Hong Kong: the Chinese University of Hong Kong or the University of Hong Kong;
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UofA 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 Financial Support Office)
Number available: Variable
Deadline: February 10, 2025
To be considered, students must:
- Be a student registered in a University of Alberta undergraduate or graduate degree program;
- Study and/or research at an approved post-secondary institution in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for one academic term (Fall or Winter) or one academic year (Fall and Winter);
- Have completed a minimum of *12 credits of UofA 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.