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University of Alberta — Scholarships and Financial Aid

The University of Alberta offers entrance scholarships, provincial scholarships administered through Alberta Student Aid, and institutional bursaries. Provincial scholarships including the Jason Lang Scholarship and Alexander Rutherford Scholarship are available to Alberta residents at the University of Alberta.

Jason Lang Scholarship: $1,000/year (renewable with 3.2 GPA) Alexander Rutherford Scholarship: Up to $2,500 (high school graduation) U of A entrance awards: Range from $500 to $35,000+ Bursaries: Need-based through U of A Financial Aid
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Quick facts — University of Alberta — Scholarships and Financial Aid
Jason Lang Scholarship $1,000/year (renewable with 3.2 GPA)
Alexander Rutherford Scholarship Up to $2,500 (high school graduation)
U of A entrance awards Range from $500 to $35,000+
Bursaries Need-based through U of A Financial Aid
Application portal ualberta.ca/registrar/scholarships-awards-financial-support
Location Edmonton, Alberta
Last verified March 2026
Alberta provincial scholarships

These provincial awards are available to Alberta residents at the University of Alberta:

  • Jason Lang Scholarship: $1,000/year for Alberta students maintaining a 3.2 GPA (80%+) in post-secondary
  • Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship: Up to $2,500 for graduating Grade 12 students with strong academic records
  • Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship: Up to $2,500/year for very high GPA students
  • Apply for provincial scholarships through Alberta Student Aid's MyPass portal
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U of A institutional awards and bursaries

The University of Alberta administers hundreds of scholarships and bursaries through its Awards database.

  • Entrance scholarships based on admission average — many are automatic
  • In-course awards accessible through the Online Awards Application in Bear Tracks
  • Need-based bursaries assessed through the Financial Aid Office
  • Graduate scholarships and assistantships for master's and PhD students

Frequently asked questions

Apply through Alberta Student Aid's MyPass portal (mypass.alberta.ca). You must be an Alberta resident, enrolled at least half-time at an eligible Alberta post-secondary institution, and maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA.
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Official source: University of Alberta – Scholarships, Awards and Financial Support · Last verified: March 2026 · Always confirm details directly with the program provider before applying.

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