The University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship 2024

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All international students are invited to apply for the University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship for an opportunity to study in Canada.

The University of Alberta Scholarship aims to provide funding and support for newly admitted graduate students whose admissions were highly ranked by their Department.

In this post, we have explained in detail, the full details, requirements, benefits, duration, and the step-by-step application procedure for the scholarship.

University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship Summary

  • Host Country: Canada
  • Study Abroad: Study in Canada 
  • Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships 
  • Eligible Countries: All Countries
  • Reward: $25,000 – $31,000
  • No IELTS Required 
  • Deadline: April 15, 2024

University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship Details:

The purpose of this scholarship is for the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) to provide funding and support for newly admitted graduate students whose admissions were highly ranked by their Department.

The scholarship is open to both domestic and international students who want to pursue their postgraduate degree at the University of Alberta. The incentive will cover the tuition fees and other expenses for successful applicants. 

Requirements for the University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship 2024

To be considered for the University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship, you must:

  • Must be a newly admitted student in one of the school’s master’s or doctoral programs
  • Open to domestic and international students
  • Open to course-based or thesis-based students
  • Must have an Admission GPA of 3.7 or higher
  • Must be full-time registered during the tenure of the award
  • The tenure of this award is September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025, regardless of the admit term of the student
  • The following admission terms are eligible: January 2024, May 2024, July 2024, and September 2024

Benefits of the University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship

  • Stipend Value: $17,500 Master’s; $21,000 Doctoral. Students must have a Canadian bank account and Canadian address to receive the award.
  • Tuition and Fees: Domestic students will receive an additional $7,100, and international students will receive an additional $10,000 to help cover fees. 
  • The funds will be applied directly to student’s tuition and fees account.

How to Apply for the University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship (Step by Step)

To apply for the University of Alberta Scholarship 2024, interested and qualified applicants should;

  • click on the button below to visit the scholarship application page
  • apply for a master’s or doctoral program at the University of Alberta
  • students will be nominated to GPS by their admitting Department
  • departments are to submit eligible nominations to GPS, via the GSMS Awards Portal.
click here to apply