Award Opportunities
| Award Name | Deadline | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Bertram Doctoral Scholarship | Deadline passed |
In recognition of the growing importance of good governance to all Canadian institutions, the Canadian Foundation for Governance Research is offering annual Bertram… |
| Jacoba VandenBrink Award | May 15, 2026 | 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… |
| 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 the… |
| Kathryn Huget Leadership Award | June 30, 2025 | The Kathryn Huget Leadership Award was established in memory of Kathryn Huget to recognize her leadership in business. Kathryn was a long-time champion of the… |
| School of Graduate Studies Fellowship | May 15, 2026 | 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… |
| John W. Davies Memorial Award | November 1, 2025 | 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… |
| Indigenous Graduate Programs in Education Entrance Award | May 15, 2026 | Purpose To help students Who are entering Master of Education or Master of Counselling And those who demonstrate financial need Eligibility… |
| TriCouncil (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) Masters | December 1, 2025 | DeadlineDecember 1st* (there is no internal deadline)*If the deadline falls on a weekend, applications must be submitted by the following business day before 8:00 p… |
| 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 the… |
| AB Teachers Association Nadene M Thomas Bursary | February 28, 2026 | The Nadene M Thomas Graduate Research Bursary is awarded to a teacher enrolled in a graduate program in a specialty in education at a recognized Canadian university… |
| Lethbridge Women Scholars Award | May 15, 2026 | Purpose The purpose of this award is to underline the importance of gender issues Criteria Canadian, permanent residents or international student entering,… |
| Graduate Student Scholarship - Society of Edmonton Demographers | May 15, 2026 | 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… |
| Frank (Miiksskim “Iron”) Weasel Head Memorial Award | May 15, 2026 | Note: Frank (Miiksskim “Iron”) Weasel Head was a founding member of the Mokakin Foundation and was instrumental in assisting the Blood Tribe in the successful… |
| Dr. Gerald (Sikapiistamix “Grey Bull”) Conaty Memorial Award | May 15, 2026 | 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… |
| Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant | Deadline passed |
The Tyler Lewis Clean Energy Research Grant (also referred to as the “Grant”) was established to provide financial support and promote graduate student research in… |
| 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,… |
| 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… |
| Roger Soderstrom Scholarship | October 1, 2025 | 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… |
| CFUW Dr. Margaret McWilliams Pre-Doctoral Fellowship | Deadline passed |
This fellowship, established in 1952, honours Margaret McWilliams, first CFUW President (1919-1923), who dedicated her life to furthering the status of women… |
| CFUW - Ruth Binnie Fellowship | Deadline passed |
Honours a founding member of the Nova Scotia Home Economics Association who dedicated her professional life to home economics education. At the time of application… |
| CFUW - Memorial Fellowship | Deadline passed |
Honours those for whom the CFUW Charitable Trust receives memorial donations. At the time of the application, the candidate must be enrolled in a masters studies in… |
| CFUW - Dr. Alice E. Wilson Award | Deadline passed |
Dr. Alice E. Wilson (1881-1964), a CFUW member, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and the first woman to hold a professional position at the Geological Survey… |
| CFUW - Canadian Home Economics Association Fellowship | Deadline passed |
Awarded to a candidate studying in one or more aspects in the field of Human Ecology/ Home Economics/ Family and Consumer Sciences*, at the masters or doctoral… |
| CFUW - Aboriginal Women's Award | Deadline passed |
In March 2015, the Education Council-Wolfville transferred the proceeds of their education fund to the CFUW Charitable Trust to establish a new award, the CFUW… |
| CFUW - Linda Souter Humanities Award | Deadline passed |
Inaugurated in 2015, the award is named to honour Linda Souter, the only Canadian member of CFUW that has served both as President of CFUW and Graduate Women… |
| Dr. Karl Ivarson Agricultural Scholarship | Deadline passed |
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… |
| Board of Governors Graduate Student Research Scholarship | May 15, 2026 | 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… |
| Alberta Conservation Association - Biodiversity Grant | Deadline passed |
Overview:The ACA Grants in Biodiversity program supports research in biodiversity, conservation biology, ecology, and related social science approaches that… |
| Prentice Graduate Research Fellowship | May 15, 2026 | The Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy excels at research about the changing human population and its potential impacts on social and economic… |
| Soroptimist Grants for Graduate Women | Deadline passed |
Sponsored by: Soroptimist Foundation of Canada Purpose The Soroptimist Foundation of Canada annually offers several $8,500 grants to female graduate students in… |
| Northern Scientific Training Program | Deadline passed |
The NSTP supports Canadian universities in providing scientific training that gives advanced undergraduate and graduate students professional experience in the… |
| Animal Behavior Society- Student and Developing Nations Research Grant | Deadline passed |
The Animal Behavior Society offers the following grants to support graduate student research: ABS Student Research Grants, George W. Barlow Award, Animal… |
| Michael Smith FSS | Deadline passed |
The Canada Graduate Scholarships—Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements (CGS-MSFSS) program supports high-caliber Canadian graduate students in building global… |
| Alberta Arts Graduate Scholarship | November 30, 2025 | The Arts Graduate Scholarship encourages and recognizes Alberta students who have demonstrated outstanding abilities in the arts to pursue graduate studies in… |
| Corporate Finance Institute Tuition Scholarship | Deadline passed |
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,… |
| Alexander Barnhill Bursary for International Students | May 15, 2026 | 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… |
| Parkinson Canada Doctoral Fellowship | Deadline passed |
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… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| Management Student Professional Development Fund | Deadline passed |
The purpose of this fund is to provide financial support to enable Management students to participate in professional development opportunities that will add value… |
| 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… |
| Rotary Club of Lethbridge East and Exhibition Park Agricultural Scholarship | Deadline passed |
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… |
| TriCouncil (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) Doctoral Scholarship | October 8, 2025 | The objective of the The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship — Doctoral (CGRS D) program recognizes and supports the next generation of outstanding innovators,… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| Indspire | November 1, 2025 | 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… |
| 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… |
| First Nations, Métis and Inuit Bursary | November 15, 2025 | The First Nations, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) bursary program provides funding for Indigenous students in the form of a non-repayable bursary if you agree to live and… |
| POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship | Deadline passed |
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… |