Award Opportunities
| Award Name | Deadline | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science Graduate Studies Award | No deadline |
University of Lethbridge graduating students or alumni with a major in Political Science or Public Policy, or related field at any graduate school No deadline… |
| PhD Admission Scholarship | No deadline |
All full-time PhD thesis-based program automatically considered No deadline No application necessary Value $2,000 (disbursed in two equal payments in… |
| University of Lethbridge Graduate Scholarship | No deadline |
Deadline No deadline Value $1,500 and $5,000 (to be distributed in two equal instalments) Criteria No application necessary Admission to the… |
| Research Assistantship (RA) | No deadline |
When a graduate student is paid from a supervisor’s grant, the supervisor assigns the duties that the student must perform in return Supervisor must provide the… |
| Master of Counselling Scholarship (Faculty of Education) | No deadline |
Master of Counselling Scholarship: MC only No deadline Nominated by Faculty of Education May receive award once at each year level of studies Criteria… |
| Peter and Helen Kelley Scholarship | No deadline |
To assist students in their second year of a Master of Science (Management) program with high academic achievement. Deadline No deadline Criteria… |
| Graduate Programs in Education Entrance Scholarship | No deadline |
Eligibility Entering full or part-time students in Master of Education Program or Master of Counselling Program Criteria Academic achievement No… |
| 25th Anniversary M.A or M.Sc Scholarship | No deadline |
Deadline No deadline Criteria Students who apply for admission into the MA or MSc program are automatically considered Superior academic achievement No… |
| Coca-Cola Master's Admissions Scholarship | No deadline |
Deadline No deadline No application necessary Eligibility All students accepted into a full-time Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MSc) thesis-… |
| Arthur J.E. Child Award | May 15, 2026 | Deadline May 15 Value One at $10,000 or two at $5,000 for each of the 3 majors (total value $30,000) Eligibility Continuing undergraduate or graduate… |
| Alberta Society of Professional Biologists Scholarships (ASPB) | No deadline |
The Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB) award for academic achievement and excellence in biological research. This award is managed by the Department… |
| Alberta Human Rights & Multiculturalism | November 30, 2025 | In recognition of Alberta’s centennial and the contributions and experiences of our diverse population, the Minister of Alberta Community Development established… |
| Abbondanza Fine Arts Graduate Scholarship | No deadline |
Deadline No deadline Value up to $4,500 Four awards (maximum one per department) Eligibility Full-time students enrolled in a Master of Fine Arts or… |
| Supporting Our Students - Graduate Studies Award | May 15, 2026 | Purpose This fund was established to support University of Lethbridge (UofL) graduate students. This fund is possible through the generous contributions of the… |
| Canadian Council for the Arts | No deadline |
The Canadian Council for the Arts provides grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations. A Professional Artist is defined as: someone… |
| President's Grant for International Community | Deadline passed |
Purpose: The President's Grant for International Community Engagement seeks to encourage greater interest in, and understanding of less developed countries by… |
| Archaeological Society of Alberta | May 15, 2026 | Eligibility Students entering or continuing in a graduate studies program with a major in Archaeology Criteria Academic achievement Application Apply… |
| Canadian Japanese Mennonite Scholarship | Deadline passed |
The scholarship was created as a tangible symbol of cooperation between Canadian Japanese and Canadian Mennonites subsequent to a formal apology that was offered to… |
| Dr. James D. Tagg Award | Deadline passed |
Deadline Applicant to be nominated by the Department of History by May 1 Eligibility Continuing undergraduate or graduate student majoring in History… |
| LaValley Graduate Award | May 15, 2026 | University of Lethbridge alumnus, Cindy LaValley, has established this award as a tribute to her parents, lifelong southern Alberta's Mona and Stanley LaValley, who… |
| Metis Scholar Award | May 15, 2026 | Established to help alleviate financial need and to encourage post-secondary achievement on the part of Métis students studying at the University of Lethbridge… |
| Mitacs Accelerate Graduate Students | No deadline |
DeadlineOn-goingValue$15,000/year for 4-6 monthsCriteriaGraduate students; Canadian, PR, internationalOverviewMitacs Accelerate creates dynamic collaborations that… |
| AB Teachers Association Doctoral Fellowship | February 28, 2026 | Each year, the Association awards two fellowships to ATA members who are entering, or in the first year of full-time study (as defined by the institution) in a… |
| Canadian Nursing Foundation Scholarships | Deadline passed |
The Canadian Nurses Foundation provides scholarships for nursing students across Canada at the baccalaureate, masters, and Ph.D levels. These scholarships are… |
| Trainee Travel Award | No deadline |
NSERC CREATE – Biological Information Processing (BIP) provides travel funding for CREATE BIP trainees to increase their knowledge and enhance their training. The… |
| Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Foundation | Deadline passed |
In 2024, the TAC Foundation is pleased to offer students the opportunity to apply for scholarships valuing between $2,500 and $6,000. The scholarships are intended… |
| Tooker Gomberg Graduate Award | May 15, 2026 | A native of Montreal, Quebec and a liberal-arts graduate of Hampshire College (1980), Gomberg was often controversial as an environmental activist. He founded one… |
| rare RBC Graduate Scholarship in Water Research | Deadline passed |
The rare Charitable Research Reserve has partnered with the Ages Foundation Fund to financially assist students in pursuit of higher education. The Ages Foundation… |
| Elements Physical Therapy & Acupuncture Award | May 15, 2026 | Purpose Elements Physical Therapy & Acupuncture has been a prominent supporter of the local community and the University of Lethbridge. With a passion for… |
| John Gill Memorial Bursary for Graduate Students | May 15, 2026 | Purpose In honour of the memory of John Gill, alumnus, former member of the Senate and Board of Governors, and Past President of the University of Lethbridge… |
| Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship in Mineral Economics | Deadline passed |
Purpose Each year, MAC will award $5,000 to a recipient of the Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship. Candidates must be enrolled in a Canadian university studying… |
| Mitacs – Globalink Research Award | No deadline |
The Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) supports research collaboration between Canada and select partner organizations and eligible countries and regions. The… |
| Branch Out: Neurological Foundation | Deadline passed |
Purpose The Branch Out Foundation Graduate Grant is a matched salary-stipend award for graduate students conducting NeuroCAM studies at partnering universities.… |
| Foundation for the Arts | No deadline |
The Individual Artists Project Grant program supports the development of individual Alberta artists, Traditional Aboriginal artists, arts administrators, and artist… |
| Persons Case Award | Deadline passed |
Sponsored byEstablished in 1979 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the "Persons Case". These scholarships honor the efforts of five Alberta women: Emily Murphy… |
| Parkinson Alberta Graduate Scholarship | Deadline passed |
To be used for research in Parkinson disease at an Alberta-based University. Research can be basic or clinical.Value:$25,000 per year for 2 yearsEligibility:Open to… |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Doctoral Studentship (endMS) | Deadline passed |
The endMS Doctoral Studentship Award provides opportunities for research training and broadening the scientific understanding of MS for students currently enrolled… |
| F.W. Hess & Family Award | May 15, 2026 | Dr. Hess served on the U of L Senate from 1985 to 1991 and received an honorary degree from the U of L in 2004. She encourages an understanding and respect of our… |
| Dr. J. A. Campbell Young Investigators Research Award | Deadline passed |
This Grant is offered by the Canadian Celiac Association for work done in Canada of a scientific, applied science, medial and or social-economic nature relevant to… |
| Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship | Deadline passed |
Sponsored by: Government of Alberta Purpose: Dr. Gary McPherson was a renowned advocate for people with disabilities. He devoted himself to inspiring leadership… |
| Dalton Camp Award - Friends of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | Deadline passed |
TOPIC Essays under 2,000 words are invited on any topic relating to the link between democracy and the media in Canada. Essays should be creative, engaging, and… |
| Canadian Blood Services Graduate Fellowship Program | Deadline passed |
Canadian Blood Services Graduate Fellowship Program provides stipend support for young investigators who want to initiate or continue training in the field of… |
| Canadian Oil Sands Network for Research and Development (CONRAD) Scholarship | Deadline passed |
The Canadian Oil Sands Network for Research and Development Scholarship recognizes the accomplishments of students in their final year of study at the undergraduate… |
| Alberta Gambling Research Institute | May 12, 2026 | Purpose The purpose of the scholarship awards is to accelerate the development of high quality gambling research capacity in Alberta. Mission The guiding… |
| Graduate Assistantship (teaching/non-teaching) | No deadline |
The School of Graduate Studies pays the Graduate Assistantship (GA) on the condition that the student fulfills reasonable assistantship duties, which are assigned… |
| Joseph Plaskett Foundation Award | Deadline passed |
Established in 2004 by the artist Joe Plaskett, to help fund an emerging Canadian painter who will live, create artwork or travel in Europe for one year.Value:$65,… |
| Nexen Fellowship in Water Research | May 15, 2026 | Entering or continuing students conducting water-related research in a full-time M.A., M.Sc. or Ph.D. thesis-based graduate program Value M.A. or M.Sc. $5,000;… |
| Kinsmen Club of Calgary Scholarship | Deadline passed |
Application Opens Forms available at the end of January Application Deadline May 30, midnight MST Value 3 awards available at approximately $1000 each… |
| Shelagh Neary Mikulak Memorial Scholarship for Leadership and Innovation in Library Sciences | Deadline passed |
In memory of Shelagh Mikulak who was a leader in the library community, an innovator in her field, and an inspiration to those she worked with. Shelagh valued and… |
| Phyllis Weston English Scholarship | Deadline passed |
The Phyllis Weston Award was established in memory of Phyllis Weston who taught for 40 years in Calgary Public Schools. Her teaching had a lasting impact on many… |