The University of Alberta in Canada is now accepting applications for the 2026 scholarship intake. The scholarships are open to international students from any country as well as Canadian citizens too. So, if you want to study for a Bachelor’s (Undergraduate), Master’s or PhD (Doctoral) degree in Canada, this is an opportunity worth applying for.
The University of Alberta offers fully funded and partially funded scholarships for hardworking and financially challenged students across the world.
Available Study Areas
You can study any approved course offered by the university because all major academic fields are available. Examples include:
1. Engineering, Law, Business, Medicine
2. Computer Science, IT, Data Science, AI
3. Agriculture, Environmental Studies, and Energy Studies
4. Education, Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
5. Health Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health
About the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is one of the top public research universities in Canada. It was founded in 1908 and is located in the province of Alberta.
Types of Scholarships Offered
These are the types of scholarships opened to University of Alberta students:
1. Entrance Scholarships
These are for new undergraduate and graduate students who are applying for the first time. No separate scholarship application is required.
2. International Student Scholarships
These are for newly admitted international undergraduate students with a valid study permit. The scholarship value can be up to $9,000 spread across four years based on academic performance.
3. Gold Standard Scholarship
Awarded to students whose academic results place them in the top 5% of their group. The scholarship value can be up to $6,000.
4. PhD Scholarships
These scholarships support PhD students with financial support of $5,000 per year.
5. Master’s Entrance Scholarship
New Master’s students receive $17,500 while international students receive an extra $10,000 to support tuition fees.
6. Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES)
It is available for both Master’s and Doctoral students, offering up to $15,000.
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Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meer the following requirements to apply for these scholarships:
1. Be an international or Canadian student.
2. Have strong academic results.
3. Meet the minimum program requirements.
Educational requirement per level:
• Undergraduates must have completed secondary school.
• Postgraduate (Master’s) must have a completed Bachelor’s degree.
• Postgraduate (PhD) must have a completed Master’s degree.
How to Apply
Follow these step by step procedure to apply for the program:
1. Go to the official University of Alberta application portal.
2. Create an application account with your email.
3. Choose your program and check entry requirements.
4. Fill in all personal and academic details correctly.
5. Upload required documents, such as:
6. Submit and wait for communication from the school.