Award Opportunities

Award Name Deadline Summary Program(s)
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...
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
AB Teachers Association Doctoral Fellowship Deadline Passed
(February 28, 2023)
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...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
AB Teachers Association Nadene M Thomas Bursary Deadline Passed
(February 28, 2023)
The Nadene M Thomas Graduate Research Bursaryis offered annually to a member of the Alberta Teachers’ Association who is enrolled in a graduate program in a...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Education
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 Master of...
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program Deadline Passed
(May 15, 2023)
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada awards fifteen (15) one-time scholarships of $5,000 to students of any age, living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis who are...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
AbSPORU Graduate Studentship Deadline Passed
(December 13, 2022)
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has developed provincial partnerships across the country to support Patient-Oriented Research (POR) with expertise...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
Ages Foundation Research Fellowship & Bursaries- rare Scholarship in Graduate Research Deadline Passed
(June 30, 2023)
The rare Charitable Research Reserve has partnered with Ages Foundation Fund to financially assist students in pursuit of higher education. The Ages Foundation...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
Aikimmisa Pookaiksi Graduate Scholarship in Management May 15, 2024 This scholarship is for for Indigenous students entering business, management or governance studies at the graduate level in the Dhillon School of Business....
  • Master of Science in Management
Alberta Arts Graduate Scholarship January 15, 2024 Sponsored by: Alberta Scholarship Programs The Arts Graduate Scholarship encourages and recognizes Alberta students who have demonstrated outstanding abilities in...
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
Alberta Conservation Association - Biodiversity Grant December 1, 2023 The ACA Grants in Biodiversity program is funded by the Alberta Conservation Association and operated through the Alberta Cooperative Conservation Research Unit - a...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
Alberta Gambling Research Institute Deadline Passed
(May 1, 2023)
Purpose The purpose of the scholarship awards is to accelerate the development of high quality gambling research capacity in Alberta.    Mission The guiding...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Science
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES) No Deadline Purpose The Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement of students pursuing graduate studies in Alberta. It was...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Alberta Human Rights & Multiculturalism January 15, 2024 In recognition of Alberta’s centennial and the contributions and experiences of our diverse population, the Minister of Alberta Community Development established...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship (AI-GSS) Deadline Passed
(May 15, 2023)
Alberta Innovates Graduate Scholarship Guidelines Innovation is the catalyst for sustainable jobs, economic and community strength, improved health and...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Science
Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust Scholarships Deadline Passed
(March 1, 2023)
The ARNET Annual Academic Scholarships are the most prestigious of the educational honours awarded by our charity and are established through the generosity of our...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
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...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
Alex Decoteau Award of Honour October 31, 2023 This award is in honour of Alex Decoteau, an Olympic athlete a Canada's first Indigenous police officer, who joined the Edmonton police force in 1909. He died at...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Alexander Barnhill Bursary for International Students May 15, 2024 Established for Alexander Barnhill (1901-1970) by his son, Al Barnhill, PhD; who was his guiding light to higher education. Number of bursaries: Four Eligibility...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Allan Mi'kskimmiisoka'simii "Iron Shirt" Pard Memorial Award June 15, 2024 Allan (Mi’kskimmiisoka’simii “Iron Shirt”) Pard was a highly respected and beloved Piikani Nation Elder and ceremonialist. He was active in ceremony and numerous...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
ALS Canada-Brain Canada Trainee Program Deadline Passed
(April 11, 2023)
The Fund supports the very best Canadian neuroscience, fostering collaborative research and accelerating the pace of discovery, in order to improve the health and...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
Alzheimer Society Research Program- Doctoral November 3, 2023 The ASRP provides grants and awards to support Canadian studies that promise new insights into causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of Alzheimer’...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
Archaeological Society of Alberta May 15, 2024 Eligibility Students entering or continuing in a graduate studies program with a major in Archaeology Criteria Academic achievement Application Apply online...
  • Master of Science
Arthritis Society Doctoral Award Deadline Passed
(April 13, 2023)
Salary awards are offered to graduate students who are undertaking full-time research training in an area of clear relevance to arthritis and the Arthritis Society’...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
Arthur J.E. Child Award No Deadline Deadline May  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 student...
  • Master of Arts
Asthma Canada-CAAIF Graduate Student Award Deadline Passed
(April 17, 2023)
Asthma Canada is the only national, volunteer-driven charity, solely devoted to enhancing the quality of life for people living with asthma and respiratory...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
Bertram Doctoral Scholarship Deadline Passed
(May 19, 2023)
In recognition of the growing importance of good governance to all Canadian institutions, the Canadian Foundation for Governance Research is offering annual Bertram...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
Board of Governors Graduate Student Research Scholarship May 15, 2024 As accomplished scholars, Board of Governors (BoG) Research Chairs are role models who play leadership roles in their field of expertise, stimulate growth in the...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Branch Out Neurological Foundation: Graduate Grant Deadline Passed
(March 17, 2023)
Our Graduate Grant is a matched salary-stipend award for graduate students conducting NeuroCAM studies at partnering universities. Students selected for funding...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
Branch Out Neurological Foundation: Impact Grant No Deadline Help get your research out of the lab, and into the community! This grant supports the application of your neuroCAM research beyond the lab where it can make a real...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
Calgary Foundation First Nations, Métis and Inuit Graduate Bursary Deadline Passed
(May 15, 2023)
This bursary provides financial support to First Nations, Métis and Inuit students who plan to pursue graduate post-secondary education. Value: Two bursaries...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Canadian Blood Services Graduate Fellowship Program Deadline Passed
(April 1, 2023)
Canadian Blood Services Graduate Fellowship Program provides stipend support for young investigators who want to initiate or continue training in the field of...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
Canadian Cancer Society Research Training Award Deadline Passed
(April 6, 2023)
The purpose of this funding program is to support growth and innovation in the next generation of diverse cancer researchers across Canada at the Master’s, Doctoral...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
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...
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
Canadian Institutes of Health Research Fellowship : CIHR Fellowship Deadline Passed
(September 28, 2023)
CIHR's Health Research Training Strategy aims to equip research trainees so that they emerge from their training as scientific, professional, or organizational...
Canadian Japanese Mennonite Scholarship April 1, 2024 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...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
Canadian Nursing Foundation Scholarships Deadline Passed
(March 15, 2023)
The Canadian Nurses Foundation provides scholarships for nursing students across Canada at the baccalaureate, masters, and Ph.D levels. These scholarships are...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
Canadian Oil Sands Network for Research and Development (CONRAD) Scholarship October 31, 2023 The Canadian Oil Sands Network for Research and Development Scholarship recognizes the accomplishments of students in their final year of study at the undergraduate...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
CFUW - Canadian Home Economics Association Fellowship Deadline Passed
(January 18, 2023)
The fellowship is open to candidates enrolled in studies in Human Ecology including Family and Consumer Sciences, at the masters or doctoral level. The applicant...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
CFUW - Dr. Alice E. Wilson Award Deadline Passed
(January 18, 2023)
Awarded to mature students returning to graduate studies in any field, with special consideration given to those returning to study after at least three years. Dr...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
CFUW - Linda Souter Humanities Award Deadline Passed
(January 18, 2023)
Awarded to a masters or doctoral student studying in the area of the Humanities. Generally, study in the Humanities is theoretical and does not involve empirical...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
CFUW - Memorial Fellowship Deadline Passed
(January 18, 2023)
Each year, CFUW provides a range of post-graduate awards and fellowships to women through its Charitable Trust Fund. The CFUW Fellowships and Awards Program is an...
  • Master of Science
CFUW - Ruth Binnie Fellowship Deadline Passed
(January 18, 2023)
Honours a founding member of the Nova Scotia Home Economics Association who dedicated her professional life to home economics education. Each year, CFUW provides a...
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
CFUW Dr. Margaret McWilliams Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Deadline Passed
(January 17, 2023)
This fellowship, established in 1952, honours Margaret McWilliams, first CFUW President (1919-1923), who dedicated her life to furthering the status of women...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
Coca-Cola M.A. MSc, and PhD Bursary No Deadline For entering or continuing students in a full-time, thesis-based Master of Arts, Master of Science, or Doctoral program. Awarded based on financial need. No...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
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-based...
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
Corporate Finance Institute Tuition Scholarship November 15, 2023 Apply for one year free access to CFI courses (2 available). These scholarships are available for business school students enrolled in a degree program in the US,...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
CREATE Graduate Trainee Award No Deadline Note: This award is a matching award to be paid when the student is employed as a CREATE Graduate Trainee. Deadline No deadline; administered with your...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
CSA Group Graduate Scholarship Deadline Passed
(March 31, 2023)
The purpose of the CSA Group Graduate Scholarship is to support graduate students in the pursuit of novel research related to standards. The research can be...
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Dalton Camp Award - Friends of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Deadline Passed
(January 6, 2023)
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...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Dena McMartin Environmental Research Award May 15, 2024 Eligibility:  Entering or continuing full-time students conducting environmental-related research in the following thesis-based graduate programs: M.A., M.Sc., Ph....
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
Derrick and Lytta Pereira Prize No Deadline Deadline No deadline Eligibility Applicants admitted to the Master of Science (Management) program are automatically considered Criteria Excellence as...
  • Master of Science in Management
Douglas Parnham Memorial Scholarship for Choral Music Deadline Passed
(May 15, 2023)
Established in memory of Douglas Parnham, founder of the Calgary Boys’ Choir to celebrate its 45th Anniversary.  To learn more about Douglas Parnham and Calgary...
  • Master of Fine Arts
Dr. Barbara June Whitlock Chemistry Scholarship May 15, 2024 In honour of Barbara June Whitlock, sister of Muriel Shortreed, and to encourage gifted students to continue in graduate studies in Chemistry. Eligibility:...
  • Master of Science
Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship January 31, 2024 Sponsored by: Government of Alberta Purpose: Dr. Gary McPherson was a renowned advocate for people with disabilities. He devoted himself to inspiring leadership...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Dr. Gerald (Sikapiistamix “Grey Bull”) Conaty Memorial Award May 15, 2024 A member of the Kanai Honourary Chieftainship, Dr. Gerald (Sikapiistamix “Grey Bull”) Conaty was a senior curator at the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, and served as...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Dr. J. A. Campbell Young Investigators Research Award Deadline Passed
(April 26, 2023)
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...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
Dr. James D. Tagg Award May 1, 2024 Deadline Applicant to be nominated by the Department of History by May 1  Eligibility Continuing undergraduate or graduate student majoring in History Criteria...
  • Master of Arts
Dr. Karl Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship October 15, 2023 This Scholarship was created by Dr. Karl C. Ivarson through a bequest to the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation. In establishing this award, Dr. Ivarson...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
Dr. Karl Ivarson Soil Science Scholarship Deadline Passed
(March 20, 2023)
This scholarship was created by Dr. Karl C. Ivarson through a gift to the Agricultural Institute of Canada Foundation, now CFFAE. Dr. Ivarson's wish was to provide...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
Dr. Malcolm Greenshields European History Awards No Deadline Dr. Malcolm Greenshields taught European History at the University of Lethbridge from 1985-2013. A highly respected teacher and internationally recognized scholar,...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
Elements Physical Therapy & Acupuncture Award May 15, 2024 Purpose Elements Physical Therapy & Acupuncture has been a prominent supporter of the local community and the University of Lethbridge. With a passion for...
  • Master of Science
F.W. Hess & Family Award May 15, 2024 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...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Science
Fellowship : Human Frontier Science Program – Fellowship Program | Canadian Institutes of Health Research Deadline Passed
(May 11, 2023)
What Is It?   The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) is an international program of research support implemented by the International Human Frontier Science...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Fine Arts Indigenous Graduate Admission Award No Deadline Value: Up to $6,000/year for two years. Eligibility: Must be a status Indian/First Nations, Non-status Indian/First Nations, Métis or Inuit. Full-time students...
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Fine Arts
First Nations Graduate Programs in Education Entrance Award May 15, 2024 Purpose To help students Who are entering Master of Education or Master of Counselling And those who demonstrate financial need Eligibility Entering part-...
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
Fogolâr Furlan di Calgary Graduate Scholarship in Italian Studies Deadline Passed
(June 30, 2023)
The Fogolâr Furlan di Calgary is one of sixteen similar associations in Canada whose founding members originate from the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia in Italy....
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
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...
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Science
Frank (Miiksskim “Iron”) Weasel Head Memorial Award May 15, 2024 Frank (Miiksskim “Iron”) Weasel Head was a founding member of the Mokakin Foundation and was instrumental in assisting the Blood Tribe in the successful...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Future Innovators in Technology (FIT) Graduate Entrance Award No Deadline This award was created to encourage students who completed the Future Innovators in Technology program transition into a M.Sc. program here at the University of...
  • Master of Science
George and Alice Hummel Neuroscience Award May 15, 2024 Established by Ruth Hummel, Eleanor (Hummel) Smith and Bernie Hummel, to honor the memory of their parents, lifelong Albertans, George and Alice (Anderson) Hummel,...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
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...
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 application...
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
Graduate Student Scholarship - Society of Edmonton Demographers May 15, 2024 The Society of Edmonton Demographers (SED) is a society based in Edmonton that addresses the many aspects of human populations in Alberta, Canada, and around the...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
HRH Prince Phillip Master's Bursary March 31, 2024 This is a Master's Bursary offered in memory of His Royal Highness Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh is provided by the Alberta Provincial Chapter of IODE. The...
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
Indspire Deadline Passed
(August 1, 2023)
Successful futures are created through hard work, creativity, and perseverance. Each one of us has a unique potential to achieve, and for First Nation, Inuit, and...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Ingrid & Ray Speaker Graduate Scholarship No Deadline Deadline No deadline Eligibility Continuing in a Master of Science- Management program Canadian citizens admitted to the full time program  Applicants are to be...
  • Master of Science in Management
IODE War Memorial Scholarships Deadline Passed
(October 1, 2023)
The National Chapter of Canada IODE initiated War Memorial Doctoral Scholarships in 1918 to commemorate Canadians who sacrificed their lives for peace and freedom....
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Jacoba VandenBrink Award May 15, 2024 Value $1,000 Tenable upon confirmation of enrolment at the University of Lethbridge in the Fall and Spring semesters immediately following the granting of the...
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
John Gill Memorial Bursary for Graduate Students May 15, 2024 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...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
John W. Davies Memorial Award Deadline Passed
(June 30, 2023)
One award of $3,000 is offered by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Arctic Section in memory of John W. Davies, a former Chairman of the Arctic...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
Joseph Plaskett Foundation Award Deadline Passed
(May 15, 2023)
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...
  • Master of Fine Arts
Kathryn Huget Leadership Award Deadline Passed
(June 30, 2023)
The Kathryn Huget Leadership Award was created to improve the role of leadership in business and specifically the advancement of women in leadership roles. Awarded...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Kinsmen Club of Calgary Scholarship May 30, 2024 Application Opens Forms available at the end of January Application Deadline May 30, midnight MST Value 3 awards available at approximately $1000 each, applied...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Laura Bassi Scholarship Deadline Passed
(July 31, 2023)
The Laura Bassi Scholarship, which awards a total of $8,000 thrice per annum, was established by Editing Press in 2018 with the aim of providing editorial...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
LaValley Graduate Award May 15, 2024 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...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Lethbridge Women Scholars Award May 15, 2024 Purpose The purpose of this award is to underline the importance of gender issues Criteria Canadian, permanent residents or international student entering,...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Life and Climate (LC Award) Deadline Passed
(September 26, 2023)
Description The Life and Climate Award (LC Award) is the result of the creation of an endowment given to the University of Lethbridge. The terms of the endowment...
Management Student Professional Development Fund Deadline Passed
(September 15, 2023)
The purpose of this fund is to provide financial support to enable Management students to participate in professional development opportunities that will add value...
  • Master of Science in Management
Management Student Thesis Fund No Deadline A Thesis Fund is available to each MSc (Management) candidate to offset expenses related to completion of the Master’s Thesis.   Deadline No deadline Value Up...
  • Master of Science in Management
Margaret Elliot McNally (Thomson) Graduate Studies Scholarship Deadline Passed
(May 15, 2022)
Deadline No deadline Eligibility All full-time students enrolled in the MSc, Nursing Program are automatically considered Criteria Preference given to entering...
  • Master of Nursing
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...
McCain Biology Sustainable Agriculture Awards No Deadline Agriculture has become one of the most important applications of scientific knowledge. The challenge of feeding a planet while sustaining the health of the...
  • Master of Science
Metis Scholar Award May 15, 2024 Established to help alleviate financial need and to encourage post-secondary achievement on the part of Métis students studying at the UofL Value $10,000 NOTE:...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Michael Smith FSS Deadline Passed
(October 1, 2023)
The Canada Graduate Scholarships—Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) program supports high-caliber Canadian graduate students in building global...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship No Deadline The Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship provides a long-term funding and internship option for master’s and PhD students. Recipients can also access professional...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Mitacs Accelerate Graduate Students No Deadline Deadline on-going Value $15,000/year for 4-6 months Criteria graduate students; Canadian, PR, international Overview Through Mitacs-Accelerate, graduate...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Mitacs – Globalink No Deadline Due to high demand for this program, Mitacs is limiting access to the program at this time. They apologize for this inconvenience and invite you to contact them at ...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Doctoral Studentship (endMS) October 3, 2023 The endMS Doctoral Studentship Award provides opportunities for research training and broadening the scientific understanding of MS for students currently enrolled...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
Narcisse Tatsikiistamik “Middle Bull” Blood Memorial Award June 15, 2024 A highly respected member of the Blackfoot community and the Elder to the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Chapter of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Nexen Fellowship in Water Research May 15, 2024 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;...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
Northern Alberta Development Council First Nations, Métis and Inuit Bursary November 15, 2023 The goal of this bursary is to assist First Nations, Métis and Inuit students to obtain the skills and knowledge to enter or re-enter the workforce in northern...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Parkinson Alberta Graduate Scholarship Deadline Passed
(April 28, 2023)
To be used for research in Parkinson disease at an Alberta-based University. Research can be basic or clinical.  Value: $20,000 per year for 2 years Eligibility...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
Parkinson Canada Doctoral Fellowship Deadline Passed
(April 28, 2023)
To be used to conduct research in Parkinson's disease at an Alberta-based University. Research can be basic or clinical.  Value: $50,000 for one year Eligibility...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
Parkland Institute Graduate Research Award May 15, 2024 Parkland Institute studies economic, social, cultural, and political issues facing Albertans and Canadians, using the perspective of political economy. The Parkland...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship in Mineral Economics May 15, 2024 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...
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science in Management
Personal Awards for Black Scholars Deadline Passed
(May 1, 2023)
Through this award, Heart & Stroke is seeking to increase the representation of best-in-class Black researchers across heart and brain health research fields in...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
Personnel Awards for Indigenous Scholars Competition Deadline Passed
(September 1, 2023)
Heart and Stroke, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH), and Brain Canada are committing to a...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Persons Case Award December 9, 2023 Sponsored by Established in 1979 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the "Persons Case". These scholarships honour the efforts of five Alberta women: Emily...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
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 Continuing...
  • Master of Science in Management
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 successive...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
Phyllis Weston English Scholarship June 30, 2024 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...
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Education
Pierre Elliot Trudeau Scholarship Deadline Passed
(December 2, 2022)
This three-year leadership program is designed to train Engaged Leaders, equipping outstanding doctoral candidates with the skills to translate their ideas into...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science in Management
POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship No Deadline This award supports full-time college or university students that are long-term residents (minimum of eight years) of Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon, or the...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
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 No...
  • Master of Arts
Prentice Graduate Research Fellowship May 15, 2024 The Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy excels at research about the changing human population and its potential impacts on social and economic...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
President's Grant for International Community Deadline Passed
(September 30, 2023)
Purpose: The President's Grant for International Community Engagement seeks to encourage greater interest in, and understanding of less developed countries by...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
rare RBC Graduate Scholarship in Water Research Deadline Passed
(April 1, 2023)
The rare Charitable Research Reserve has partnered with the Ages Foundation Fund to financially assist students in pursuit of higher education. The Ages Foundation...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
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...
Research Dissemination Travel Award No Deadline The funds are intended to support academic dissemination/presentation opportunities at nationally and internationally recognized conferences which showcase the high...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Roger Soderstrom Scholarship Deadline Passed
(October 2, 2023)
Born in Camrose on March 1, 1932, Roger William Soderstrom built a career with the Government of Alberta, encouraging the preservation and interpretation of Alberta...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Fine Arts
Rotary Club of Lethbridge East and Exhibition Park Agricultural Scholarship Deadline Passed
(January 31, 2023)
Purpose The scholarship is to further recognize the importance of agriculture in our community by supporting a top student in their pursuit of an agricultural...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Scholarship in Food Insecurity Deadline Passed
(February 10, 2023)
The Centre provides scholarships that recognize the contribution of David Emerson, Wallace McCain, Purdy Crawford, and W. Geoffrey Beattie as past Chairs of the...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
School of Graduate Studies Fellowship May 15, 2024 This application is to be completed by students entering full-time MA, MSc or PhD thesis-based graduate programs. All students newly admitted to their program in...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
SGS Dean's Scholarship No Deadline This funding has been suspended for new students applying for admission in 2021-2022.  All eligible applications for admission in 2021-22, will be considered for...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
SGS Tuition Scholarship No Deadline This funding has been suspended for new students applying for admission in 2021-2022.  All eligible applications for admission in 2021-22, will be considered for...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
Shannon Burwash Award for Leadership and Excellence in Equine, Agri-Business and/or Agricultural Studies Deadline Passed
(June 1, 2023)
Established to honour the legacy of Shannon’s love for the horse and extensive involvement in the Quarter Horse industry. Shannon was an active director and...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Shelagh Mikulak Memorial Scholarship Deadline Passed
(June 1, 2023)
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...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Siobhan Isabella Reid Memorial Scholarship Deadline Passed
(May 15, 2023)
The Siobhan Isabella Reid Memorial Scholarship was established in 1982. Eligibility  Full-time post secondary student in Alberta In a program which will lead to...
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
Soroptimist Grants for Graduate Women January 31, 2024 Sponsored by: Soroptimist Foundation of Canada Purpose The Soroptimist Foundation of Canada annually offers several $8,500 grants to female graduate students in...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Supporting Our Students - Graduate Studies Award May 15, 2024 Purpose This fund was established to support University of Lethbridge (UofL) graduate students. This fund is possible through the generous contributions of the...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Tanaka Fund Program January 12, 2024 Purpose The Tanaka Fund was established in 1974 as the result of an exchange of gifts between the governments of Canada and Japan. Canada offered $1,000,000 to...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
The Kyle Block Scholarship Deadline Passed
(June 1, 2023)
The Kyle Block Scholarship is in memory of Kyle Alfonso Block, known by his many friends, teammates and fellow musicians for his quick wit, kind heart and...
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
The W.L. Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships February 1, 2024 The Mackenzie King Scholarships were established as an independent trust under the will of the late Rt. Hon. William Mackenzie King (1874-1950). Two classes of...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Tooker Gomberg Graduate Award May 15, 2024 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...
  • Master of Arts
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...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Foundation February 28, 2024 The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Foundation, a registered charity, it was established by the Transportation Association of Canada in 2003 to address...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
TriCouncil (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) Doctoral Scholarship October 10, 2023 The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships—Doctoral (CGS D) program is to promote continued excellence in Canadian research by rewarding and retaining high-...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
TriCouncil (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) Masters December 1, 2023 Deadline December 1st*  (there is no internal deadline)*If the deadline falls on a weekend, applications must be submitted by the following business day before 8...
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Education
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant Deadline Passed
(September 26, 2023)
Purpose This award was established to provide financial support and promote graduate student research in the field of clean energy at Canadian Universities...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
U of L Graduate Research Award (ULGRA) No Deadline The University of Lethbridge Graduate Research Award (ULGRA) is intended to facilitate nuance and flexibility in the financial support of graduate students at the...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management
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 University of...
  • Master of Education
Vanier Doctoral Scholarship Deadline Passed
(September 15, 2023)
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program is designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by offering them a significant...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) May 15, 2024 Purpose To support and encourage top graduate students within the University of Lethbridge to further their studies in research, within the Western Grains Research...
Weston Family Awards in Northern Research Deadline Passed
(January 24, 2023)
Purpose Weston Family Northern Scientists are at the forefront of northern scholarship, all of whom share a passion for Arctic and Northern research and all of...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
Weston Family Boreal Research Fellowship December 1, 2023 Purpose With generous support from the Weston Family Foundation, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Canada is pleased to offer one-year Boreal Research...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Arts
  • Master of Science
Women in STEM Scholarship Deadline Passed
(July 15, 2023)
This scholarship is designed specifically for female international students who are currently enrolled or accepted to study full-time in a STEM degree program in...
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science in Management