Scholarships and grants for Alberta students

For women in STEM programs at an approved Alberta school who are citizens, permanent residents or protected persons and Alberta residents. High-school students aren't eligible.

1. Confirm your program counts as STEM under the Statistics Canada list
2. Show you're working to advance gender equality in your field
3. Apply by October 30, 2026

Timing, as the provider states it: Intake opens September 14, 2026 and closes October 30, 2026

For Grade 12 students nominated by their Alberta high school for citizenship, leadership and community service. Marks aren't part of it.

1. Ask your school early how it picks its one nominee
2. Collect proof of your community service and leadership
3. Complete the online application and forms once nominated; the cash awards need full-time post-secondary enrolment

Timing, as the provider states it: Your high school sends its nomination by June 1

Pays for disability services or equipment for full-time Alberta students not covered by the federal services and equipment grant.

1. Apply for full-time Alberta Student Aid (a 40% load can count with an approved reduced load)
2. Complete Schedule 4 with your disability documentation and vendor quotes or a cost breakdown
3. Keep receipts and send them before your study period ends

Timing, as the provider states it: Apply with your Alberta Student Aid application; send receipts before your study period ends

Rewards your high school marks in five designated courses in Grades 10, 11 and 12. You need at least 75% in a grade to earn that year's amount.

1. Enrol in a full course load in a designated undergraduate or apprenticeship program
2. Wait until your official high school marks are on your transcript
3. Apply in your Alberta Student Aid account with your SIN and Alberta Student Number

Timing, as the provider states it: Apply once your final marks are on your transcript; the 2026-27 application covers study from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027

For First Nations, Métis and Inuit Alberta residents in a certificate, diploma, applied degree or bachelor's program. A 40% load counts if you have a documented disability.

1. Gather proof of your First Nations, Métis or Inuit ancestry
2. Enrol in at least 60% of a full course load in the fall or winter term
3. Apply through your school's student awards office by its deadline

Timing, as the provider states it: Each school sets its own date; ask your awards office

For Alberta residents in second year or later at an Alberta public school with at least a 3.5 GPA on a full course load. Your school nominates you.

1. Keep a 3.5 GPA on at least 80% of a full course load
2. Enrol full time in second year or later of an undergraduate or professional program
3. Ask your student awards office how it picks nominees

Timing, as the provider states it: Schools nominate each fall and winter term; ask your awards office for its date

Up to 1,450 scholarships a year for top Alberta students in second year or later at an Alberta public school, picked by each school.

1. Enrol full time in second year or later of an undergraduate or professional program
2. Keep strong grades; schools nominate on academic excellence
3. Apply to your school's student awards office by its deadline

Timing, as the provider states it: Each school sets its own date

Up to 30 awards a year for domestic students entering a U of A direct-entry program with no earlier post-secondary study who face financial challenges.

1. Apply for admission to a U of A direct-entry program to get your login
2. Complete the entrance scholarship application between October 1, 2026 and January 10, 2027
3. Answer the questions on your circumstances and involvement that this award uses

Timing, as the provider states it: Entrance scholarship application opens October 1, 2026 and closes January 10, 2027

Up to 20 awards a year for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students entering the U of A with no earlier post-secondary study who face financial barriers.

1. Apply for admission to a U of A direct-entry program to get your login
2. Complete the entrance scholarship application between October 1, 2026 and January 10, 2027
3. Answer the questions on your circumstances and involvement that this award uses

Timing, as the provider states it: Entrance scholarship application opens October 1, 2026 and closes January 10, 2027

Helps Canadian students from outside Alberta with strong community involvement stay connected to home.

1. Apply for admission to a U of A direct-entry program to get your login
2. Complete the entrance scholarship application between October 1, 2026 and January 10, 2027
3. Answer the questions on your circumstances and involvement that this award uses

Timing, as the provider states it: Entrance scholarship application opens October 1, 2026 and closes January 10, 2027

For high school students entering a first degree whose parents or guardians never finished a post-secondary credential. Former youth in care and refugees can also apply.

1. Apply for admission to a first-entry degree at UCalgary
2. Complete the High School Awards application in the My UCalgary portal by March 1, 2027
3. Enrol full time in the fall; email firstgenprograms@ucalgary.ca if you need help

Timing, as the provider states it: High School Awards and Bursaries application due March 1, 2027

Automatic for first-time students with a government-issued Grade 12 transcript, renewable for a four-year degree. GED students don't qualify.

1. Apply for first-year admission to Burman University; there is no separate scholarship form
2. Bands start at 75%, 80%, 85% and 90%
3. Take at least 12 credits in both fall and winter

Timing, as the provider states it: Automatic with admission

Renewable award for students entering Arts, Management or Science directly from high school, based on English plus the four highest eligible courses.

1. Apply for first-year admission to CUE by April 1; there is no separate scholarship form
2. Bands start at 75%, 80%, 85%, 90% and 95%
3. Carry at least 12 credits a semester to renew

Timing, as the provider states it: Admission application and final transcripts by April 1 for September

Applicants with at least an 80% Grade 12 admission average who apply by December 15 are considered automatically.

1. Apply for first-year admission to the University of Lethbridge by December 15; there is no separate scholarship form
2. You need at least an 80% Grade 12 admission average
3. Watch for the award with your offer

Timing, as the provider states it: Apply for admission by December 15

Ladder award for entering students taking at least nine credits a term.

1. Apply for first-year admission to St. Mary's University in Calgary; there is no separate scholarship form
2. Bands start at 75%, 80%, 85% and 90%
3. Take at least nine credits a term

Timing, as the provider states it: Automatic with admission

Admission-based award for the top 5% of students in each faculty by admission average. No application.

1. Apply for first-year admission to the University of Alberta; there is no separate scholarship form
2. Awards go to the top 5% in each faculty
3. Use the U of A's single application for other entrance awards

Timing, as the provider states it: Assessed at the time of the admission offer

For self-declared First Nations, Métis or Inuit applicants with an 80%+ admission average and approved identity documents.

1. Apply for first-year admission to the University of Alberta and self-declare as Indigenous; there is no separate scholarship form
2. You need at least 80% and approved identity documents
3. Look at Turtle Spirit Pathway (up to $8,000) in the U of A's application-based awards too

Timing, as the provider states it: Assessed at the time of the admission offer

Admission-based award for international students. The U of A also offers application-based awards up to $120,000, due January 10.

1. Apply for first-year admission to the University of Alberta; there is no separate scholarship form
2. Admission-based awards follow your offer average
3. Apply by January 10 for the President's International Distinction and other application awards

Timing, as the provider states it: Admission-based; application awards close January 10

For top incoming Canadian students from outside Alberta, based on admission average. No application.

1. Apply for first-year admission to the University of Alberta from outside Alberta; there is no separate scholarship form
2. Awards go to top admission averages
3. Check renewal rules in your award letter

Timing, as the provider states it: Assessed at the time of the admission offer

Two awards a year for international students, by application through the High School Prestige Awards portal.

1. Apply for admission to UCalgary
2. Complete the High School Prestige Awards application
3. Keep a 2.60 GPA over 24 units to renew

Timing, as the provider states it: Apply through the My UCalgary High School Prestige Awards portal

Automatic for students in any faculty entering first year from high school with a 95%+ final admission average. Domestic and international students are eligible.

1. Apply for first-year admission to UCalgary; there is no separate scholarship form
2. You need a final admission average of 95% or more
3. The award is paid in first year only

Timing, as the provider states it: No application

Yearly awards for Métis Albertans in an eligible post-secondary program. You need Otipemisiwak Métis Government citizenship or Métis Settlement membership.

1. Confirm your Métis citizenship or Settlement membership and Alberta residence
2. Read the foundation's FAQ and sample application
3. Apply in the online portal between January 2 and March 31; you reapply each year

Timing, as the provider states it: Applications open January 2 and close March 31 at 6 p.m.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents who aren't Quebec residents pay the Quebec tuition rate when they study in French in an eligible Laval program. Most certificates, bachelor's and master's programs qualify.

1. Choose a French-language Laval program that isn't on the excluded list
2. Confirm your French is strong enough to succeed in the program
3. Apply for admission; the exemption follows eligibility

Timing, as the provider states it: Applied to eligible programs; check the 2026–2027 excluded-program list