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Country of study
Canada · Edmonton
Degree already heldRequired
Secondary school diploma
Target level
Bachelor’s
Fields of study
All fields
Other conditions
  • Enter the University of Alberta directly from high school, or after a break without having received any post-secondary credit.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: I am entering the University of Alberta directly from high school OR I have taken time off between high school and attending the University of Alberta and have received no post-secondary credit during that time
  • Have first applied to an undergraduate degree programme: you need the CCID received with your admission application to apply for scholarships.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You must apply to an undergraduate degree program before you can apply for any entrance scholarships.
  • For the President's International Distinction Scholarship: enter the first year of a bachelor's degree on a study permit, with a superior admission average and demonstrated leadership qualities.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Each year 25 students with a superior admission average and demonstrated leadership qualities entering their first year of an undergraduate degree on a student visa permit receive up to CAN $120,000 (payable over 4 years).

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

When it is paid
President's International Distinction Scholarship: up to CAN $120,000, paid over 4 years (25 students a year). International Leader Scholarship: up to CAN $15,000.

Dates

Applications open
1 October 2026 at 00:00 GMT-6, time zone not specified
Applications close
10 January 2027
Results announced
Offers made starting in early winter
Studies start
September 2027

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Apply for admission to your chosen undergraduate programme. You receive a CCID and password (allow two to three business days).
    With whom
    University of Alberta Admissions
  2. Step 2: Fill in the single scholarship application on Awards Hub: it is used to assess all application-based awards (academics, leadership, inclusion, financial need).
    With whom
    University of Alberta, Awards Hub
    By when
    10 January 2027 — 10 January 2027 (time not stated)

Where to apply

University of Alberta (opens in a new tab) · University of Alberta International Entrance Scholarships

Official title (in English): President's International Distinction Scholarship and application-based entrance scholarships

Edition 2027 · Verified on 30 October 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of University of Alberta: alberta.academicworks.ca

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Prepare your departure

Visa, insurance, housing, budget and first steps on arrival: everything is explained in the country guide.