Award Opportunities
| Award Name | Deadline | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Global Scholarship Funding | Deadline passed |
Global Grant Scholarships support full-time, in-person graduate study in one of The Rotary Foundation’s seven areas of focus by students from District 5360 at… |
| Women in STEM Scholarship- AB Arts, Culture and Status of Women | Deadline passed |
The Women in STEM Scholarship supports women and gender-diverse individuals pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields where… |
| Dhillon School of Business International Award | Deadline passed |
Friends of Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon wish to recognize Mr. Dhillon, as a first generation Sikh immigrant, respected community and business leader, a generous… |
| Mastercard Foundation Indigenous Student Success Bursary | No deadline |
Donor: Mastercard Foundation Value: Up to $1,000.00 (up to $500 for part-time students) Number of Applications: Variable Eligibility-candidate pool:… |
| John Farwell Memorial Award | No deadline |
Donor: Family of John Farwell In memory of John Farwell who was a design faculty member of the U of L Faculty of Fine Arts (Theatre and Dramatic Arts) from 2003-… |
| Blaine Thacker Memorial Award | May 15, 2026 | Donor: Friends and Family of Blaine Thacker Value: $1000 Number of awards: 1 Deadline: May 15th Eligibility: Entering or continuing graduate… |
| Alberta Blue Cross Health and Wellness Graduate Bursary | May 15, 2026 | Donor: Alberta Blue Cross This award is established to support the study, community involvement, and careers in Health and Wellness amongst graduate level scholars… |
| CFUW Elizabeth and Rachel Massey Award | Deadline passed |
Established in 2006, in memory of Elizabeth Massey, a young lawyer and member of CFUW whose life was greatly enriched by her love of the creative arts. For woman in… |
| CFUW 1989 Ecole Polytechnique Commemorative Awards | Deadline passed |
This award commemorates the 14 women students murdered at the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal in 1989. This award applies to any woman in any field, studying in… |
| CFUW Bourse Georgette LeMoyne Award | Deadline passed |
Georgette LeMoyne was one of the first women to receive a university degree in French Canada. She devoted her life to the promotion of education and employment for… |
| Naval Captain Bill Wilson Scholarship | Deadline passed |
The Naval Association of Canada- Calgary Branch is launching the Captain (Navy) William H. Wilson Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to encourage members of… |
| Every Woman Can: The Maria Eriksen Memorial Bursary | Deadline passed |
As an outspoken voice for the advancement and equality of women, Dr. Maria Eriksen was a social advocate involved with various initiatives since the women’s… |
| Friends of the Stockmen's Memorial Foundation Award | Deadline passed |
The Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation was officially organized in 1980 by fifty founding members comprised of ranchers, farmers and individuals to commemorate the… |
| Jeanne Henuset-Fraser Memorial Bursary for Rural Manitoba Students | Deadline passed |
Established to honour the memory of Jeanne Henuset-Fraser, to enable students from a rural background to fulfill their educational dreams at a Canadian post-… |
| endMS Scholar Program for Researchers in Training (SPRINT) | Deadline passed |
The endMS Scholar Program for Researchers IN Training (SPRINT) is a national training program aimed to enhance knowledge and skills related to MS research among… |
| Capacity Building Initiative -Masters or Doctoral | Deadline passed |
The Canadian Pain Centre of Excellence (CPCoE) for Canadian Veterans has created Capacity Building Initiatives (CBIs) to support research in fields related to… |
| Indigenous Wellness Core Scientific Office - Graduate Studentship Program | Deadline passed |
The Indigenous Wellness Core (IWC) aims to better integrate, coordinate and advance Indigenous health within Alberta Health Services (AHS). The IWC is committed to… |
| "Telling the Stories of Indigenous Cancer Patient Multidisciplinary Rounds" | Deadline passed |
Project Background People identifying as Indigenous and living with cancer often face inequitable barriers to care and treatment that are not readily addressed… |
| Education Grants for Indigenous Students- Canada Post | Deadline passed |
Canada Post gives $2,000 grants to Indigenous Peoples who have renewed their educational learning. Award: $2,000 Application timeline: May 1st to August 31st… |
| Hoskin Scientific Student Poster Award | Deadline passed |
The Hoskin Scientific Student Poster Award is presented at the annual Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA) National Conference to the best student project… |
| CSHS Student Paper Awards | Deadline passed |
Two student paper awards are awarded at the annual CWRA conference. The prize for the best student paper and presentation is the CSHS Professor Bill Stolte Student… |
| Northern Alberta Development Council Bursary | Deadline passed |
The Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) Bursary is a non-repayable bursary you can receive if you agree to live and work in northern Alberta for one year of… |
| Orville Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund (OEMSF) | Deadline passed |
The Orville Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1975 in memory of an outstanding conservationist and outdoorsman, the late Orville Erickson, of… |
| Richard Leitch Bursary | Deadline passed |
The purpose of the Richard Leitch Memorial Graduate Research Bursary is to provide financial assistance, based on financial need and academic performance, to… |
| Max Scholarship Fund (MSF) | Deadline passed |
The MAX Scholarships Fund (MSF) awards well-rounded High School and Post Secondary students who are eager to make an impact, learn and create. They are students who… |
| MADD Youth Bursary Fund | Deadline passed |
MADD Canada has restructured our bursary program to have more meaningful impact on students' lives. Beginning in 2016, one (1) bursary of $10,000 will be awarded to… |
| Health Care Practicum Funding Program | February 15, 2026 | Overview Within the northern zone, there are designated locations and practicum positions that can be funded. This funding can help you with the costs of travel to… |
| Sir James Lougheed Award of Distinction | November 30, 2025 | The Sir James Lougheed Award of Distinction honours the Calgary lawyer, parliamentarian, senator, and cabinet minister who served in federal parliaments in the late… |
| UFCW Canada- BDM Scholarship | Deadline passed |
Each year UFCW Canada offers 18 UFCW Canada- BDM Scholarships worth $1,000 each to active members and their family members for post-secondary study. The UFCW Canada… |
| ISC2 Women's Cybersecurity Scholarships | Deadline passed |
ISC2 and its Center for Cyber Safety and Education are deeply committed to encouraging and supporting students pursuing a degree with a focus on cyber security,… |
| ISC2 Graduate Scholarships | Deadline passed |
ISC2 and its Center for Cyber Safety and Education are deeply committed to encouraging and supporting students pursuing a degree with a focus on cybersecurity,… |
| Belairdirect Scholarship (formerly the John Mazurek Memorial--Morgex Insurance Scholarship) | February 28, 2026 | Each year, Belairdirect sponsors up to one scholarship of $2,500 for the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) to award to a member who is pursuing coursework offered… |
| Brain Tumour Youth Education Awards | Deadline passed |
Brain tumours are unpredictable and complex, and can affect vision, hearing, memory, balance and mobility. Their effects (physical, emotional, and financial) last a… |
| Research Funding by Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence | June 27, 2025 | As the national leader in Veterans’ chronic pain research, the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence (CPCoE) funds research that improves the well-being of Veterans,… |
| Belcourt Brosseau Metis Awards (BBMAs) | Deadline passed |
Belcourt Brosseau Metis Awards (BBMAs) support Metis Albertans with scholarships up to $10,000 each year for post-secondary education. The BBMAs were established… |
| Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding | Deadline passed |
This funding provides up to $15,000 to support the development of an individual Indigenous artist, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists in Alberta by… |
| Indigenous Education Partnership Program | Deadline passed |
Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc (Al-Pac) values the importance of education and continued learning. The purpose of the Indigenous Education Partnership… |
| Metis Nation of Alberta Region 1 Scholarship | Deadline passed |
Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) values the importance of education and has partnered with the Metis Nation of Alberta Region 1 to make this… |
| Delia Gray Memorial Scholarship - Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) | Deadline passed |
This scholarship is awarded in memory of Delia Gray. She had began her second term as Provincial Elder and Advisor to the President and Vice President of the MNA,… |
| Honourable Pearl Calahasen Scholarship | Deadline passed |
We wish to pay tribute to the Honorable Pearl Calahasen for her contributions to our communities by awarding scholarships to students pursuing a postsecondary… |
| Gary Pruden Scholarship Award | Deadline passed |
This scholarship is awarded on behalf of Mr. Gary Pruden, who believes in maintaining with the traditions of our rich and vibrant Métis music, as well as… |
| Ernest Poitras Scholarship | Deadline passed |
This scholarship is awarded on behalf of the late Ernest Poitras who strongly believed in the power of education and learning. He was a proud supporter of the Métis… |
| Dr. Hubert van Tol Travel Fellowship- Brain Canada Rising Stars Trainee Awards | Deadline passed |
The Dr. Hubert van Tol Travel Fellowship was created in memory of neuroscientist Dr. Hubert van Tol. It is open to all full-time graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.)… |
| CCIC Neuroscience Fellowship in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research | Deadline passed |
The Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids (CCIC) Neuroscience Fellowship in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, with support from the M. Wayne… |
| Awards for Rising Stars in ALS Research | July 9, 2025 | Brain Canada is poised to present the availability of three awards for full-time graduate students (M.Sc., Ph.D.), postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents… |
| Henry and Berenice Kaufmann Foundation Trainee Award in Brain Cancer Research | Deadline passed |
Brain Canada and the Henry and Berenice Kaufmann Foundation are poised to present the Henry and Berenice Kaufmann Foundation Trainee Award in Brain Cancer Research… |
| Dr. Matthew Galati Brain Changer Award | Deadline passed |
Brain Canada and the Brain Changes Initiative, with support from S. Galati & Associates Inc., are poised to present once again the Dr. Matthew Galati Brain… |
| Brain Canada Next Gen Award in Parkinson's Disease Research | Deadline passed |
Brain Canada, with support from the Mireille and Steinberg Foundation and the Growling Beaver Brevet, is poised to present the Brain Canada Next Gen Award in… |
| Rising Star Award in Mental Health, in Memory of Vivian Distler | Deadline passed |
Brain Canada, with support from Naomi Azrieli O.C., is poised to present the Rising Star Award in Mental Health Research, in memory of Vivian Distler. Open to full-… |
| Canadian Society for Hydrological Sciences (CSHS) Student Paper Awards | Deadline passed |
2024 CSHS Professor Bill Stolte Student Paper Award and 2024 CSHS Professor Ric Soulis Student Paper Award Two student paper awards are awarded at the annual CWRA… |