Opened in 1908 as a board-governed public institution, the University of Alberta has grown to be one of Canada’s foremost research-intensive universities, with external research funding in 2004-05 of more than $415 million. The University of Alberta main campus and Campus Saint-Jean are located in Edmonton, the vibrant, cosmopolitan capital of the province of Alberta. In a metropolitan area with close to one million people, Edmonton showed the fastest economic growth of Canada’s major cities in 2004 when its economy increased by an impressive 6.2 per cent. In partnership with industry and government, the University of Alberta plays a pivotal role in advancing the economic prosperity of Edmonton and Alberta. On July 1, 2004, the Augustana Campus became the newest campus and faculty of the University of Alberta. Augustana is located in Camrose, Alberta, 90 kilometers southeast of Edmonton.
The University of Alberta serves more than 35,500 students in more than 200 undergraduate programs and 170 graduate programs. Students enjoy an exceptional quality of life on a friendly campus in a city that values creativity and innovation. The University’s pioneering spirit inspires faculty and students to advance knowledge through research, seek innovation in teaching and learning and find new ways to serve the people of Alberta and the world.

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Academic Excellence Scholarship Competition . 0 available @ USD 5,000

The Academic Excellence Scholarship Competition offers over $14 million in scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.

Advanced Placement Scholarship Competition . 50 available @ USD 1,000

The Advanced Placement (AP) Scholarships are designed to recognize outstanding students who have National or International Advanced Placement Scholar Standing.

Fifty scholarships of $1,000 each are available to the top Advanced Placement Scholars entering the University of Alberta, based on Advanced Placement grades.

Continuing/Transfer Leadership Awards Competition . 50 available @ USD 20,000

The University of Alberta Undergraduate Leadership Awards Competition recognizes students who have demonstrated leadership skills and potential.

Approximately 50 awards, ranging from $500 to $20,000, are available for continuing undergraduate students. Transfer students are also eligible to apply for many scholarships in this competition.

Eldon Foote Track and Field Scholarship Competition . 2 available @ USD 2,000

The Eldon Foote Track and Field Scholarships recognize excellence in track and field.

Two scholarships are available each year. These scholarships are valued at $2,000 a year for a maximum of five years ($10,000) provided recipients meet the requalification conditions.

Entrance Leadership Awards Competition . 100 available @ USD 20,000

The Entrance Leadership Awards program recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional leadership through school and community involvement while maintaining superior academic standing. Approximately 100 awards ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 are available each year.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Scholarship Competition . 50 available @ USD 1,000

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Scholarships are designed to recognize outstanding students completing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

Fifty scholarships of $1,000 each are available to the top IB Diploma graduates entering the University of Alberta, based on IB Diploma grades.

Jason Lang Scholarship . 0 available @ USD 1,000

These scholarships were named in memory of Jason Lang, a 17 year old high school student who was killed in a school shooting.

These scholarships are valued at $1,000 each and are designed to reward the outstanding academic achievement of Alberta postsecondary students who are continuing into their second, third or fourth year of postsecondary studies. These scholarships are funded by the government of Alberta through Alberta Learning, and are administered by the Alberta Scholarship Program.

Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship Competition . 450 available @ USD 2,500

The Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship Competition was created by the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Office to recognize and reward students for their academic achievements and encourage them to continue in their undergraduate program of study.

Approximately 450 scholarships at $2,500 each are available to University of Alberta students who are Alberta residents (as defined by Alberta Heritage), in approximately the top 1.5 to 2% of their class, and who plan to enroll at the U of A in the second or subsequent year of a full-time program.

Scholastic Distinction Scholarship Competition . 70 available @ USD 50,000

The Scholastic Distinction Scholarship Program recognizes the top academic students from across Canada and around the world. The Scholastic Distinction Scholarships are among the most valuable and prestigious undergraduate scholarships awarded by the University of Alberta. Approximately 70 scholarships from $7,500 to $50,000 are available annually.

Undergraduate Academic Scholarship Competition . 300 available @ USD 3,000

The Undergraduate Academic Scholarship Competition recognizes and rewards students for superior academic achievement during their previous academic year at the University of Alberta.

Academic standing is the primary selection criterion for awards in this competition. Secondary criteria that may be considered include financial need and extracurricular activities.

Approximately 300 awards are available ranging in value from $500 to $3,000.

Universiade '83 Scholarship Competition . 30 available @ USD 2,000

The Universiade '83 Scholarships, made available from an endowment created with surplus funds from the 1983 Universiade Games held at the University of Alberta, recognize students who excel in athletics or fine arts.