2025 Application Guide for University of Alberta Discover University of Alberta Award

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on 15th of February, 2025

Scholarship Summary: 
The Discover University of Alberta Award assists domestic (Canadian) students who are entering the U of A without having completed any post-secondary coursework and who have demonstrated financial challenges and barriers to attending university. Up to 30 new students per year will qualify for the award.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
The eligibility criteria include the following:
•  Admissibility to an undergraduate direct-entry program.
•  Canadian citizenship, Permanent Resident, or protected person in Canada.
•  Entrance to the U of A without having completed any post-secondary coursework. 
•  Demonstration of financial challenges and barriers to attending university.

Value of Scholarship: 
Through the program, students will be considered for up to $8,000 per year in award funding.

Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
1.  Apply for admission to your desired program to receive a CCID and password to apply for scholarships.  Please note that it can take 2-3 business days for a CCID to be generated.
2.  Apply online using the Student Awards application form: Apply for Awards.
3.  Offers will begin mid-April.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Alberta Discover University of Alberta Award Page.