Funding

There are many scholarships and bursaries available to SLIS students engaging in international educational opportunities. Please read the terms of application closely to ensure that all requirements are met. For additional funding opportunities visit UAlberta Go Abroad.

Education Abroad Individual Award

Value: $750 - $3750, based on the duration of the program, for up to 8 months

The Edmonton Italian Community Award

Value: $900

For students participating in a UAlberta program or initiative where the study experience occurs in Italy

The Indira V Samarasekera Scholarship in Global Education

Value: Up to $4000

For students participating in a university-approved education, research, and/or community service experience outside of Canada

Wild Geese Travel Award

Value: Up to $5500

For students participating in a study abroad program for one term (fall or winter) or the full academic year in Ireland or Northern Ireland

Edmonton Consular Corps Award

Value: $3000

For students conducting an international study or research program at least three weeks in length

Lee Global Education Awards

Value: $500-$750

For students who have been selected by a recognized sponsoring organization to participate in an out-of-country experiential learning activity related to development and other global issues and who are returning as full time students to the University of Alberta

Beta Phi Mu Harold Lancour Scholarship for Foreign Study

Value: $1750

For research or a special course of study to survey foreign libraries or programs outside North America, and/or to conduct research in a foreign country outside North America