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… |
| 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… |
| 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-… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| Dr. James D. Tagg Award | May 1, 2026 | Deadline Applicant to be nominated by the Department of History by May 1 Eligibility Continuing undergraduate or graduate student majoring in History… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship | Deadline passed |
Sponsored by: Government of AlbertaPurpose: Dr. Gary McPherson was a renowned advocate for people with disabilities. He devoted himself to inspiring leadership and… |
| 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;… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| 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… |
| George and Alice Hummel Neuroscience Award | May 15, 2026 | Established by Ruth Hummel, Eleanor (Hummel) Smith and Bernie Hummel, to honor the memory of their parents, lifelong Albertans, George and Alice (Anderson) Hummel,… |
| Dr. Barbara June Whitlock Chemistry Scholarship | May 15, 2026 | In honour of Barbara June Whitlock, sister of Muriel Shortreed, and to encourage gifted students to continue in graduate studies in Chemistry. Eligibility:… |
| Dena McMartin Environmental Research Award | May 15, 2026 | Eligibility: Entering or continuing full-time students conducting environmental-related research in the following thesis-based graduate programs: M.A., M.Sc.,… |
| Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) | May 15, 2026 | Purpose To support and encourage top graduate students within the University of Lethbridge to further their studies in research, within the Western Grains Research… |
| Narcisse Tatsikiistamik “Middle Bull” Blood Memorial Award | Deadline passed |
A highly respected member of the Blackfoot community and the Elder to the Indigenous Chapter of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association, prominent Blackfoot… |
| Allan Mi'kskimmiisoka'simii "Iron Shirt" Pard Memorial Award | Deadline passed |
Allan (Mi’kskimmiisoka’simii “Iron Shirt”) Pard was a highly respected and beloved Piikani Nation Elder and ceremonialist, active in ceremony and numerous sacred… |
| 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… |
| Dhillon School of Business International Award | June 15, 2026 | Friends of Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon wish to recognize Mr. Dhillon, as a first generation Sikh immigrant, respected community and business leader, a generous… |
| 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… |
| Tecterra WIL Experience Prize | May 15, 2026 | Donor: Tecterra Inc.Value:$5000Number of awards: 1Deadline:May 15thEligibility:Participation in a Work-Integrated-Learning experience related to Computer Science… |
| Tecterra Graduate Scholarship | May 15, 2026 | Donor: Tecterra Inc.Value:$5000Number of awards: 3Deadline:May 15thEligibility:Full-time entering or continuing graduate students with a major in one of the… |
| Roloff Beny Foundation Graduate Award in Photographic Arts | May 15, 2026 | Purpose: The Roloff Beny Foundation Graduate Award in Photographic Arts is intended to recognize the academic and artistic achievement of an M.F.A. student with a… |
| Joanne D. Scholdra Nursing Prize | May 15, 2026 | Value:$1000Number of awards: VariesDeadline:May 15thEligibility:Entering or continuing student enrolled in a graduate nursing program at the University of… |
| 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… |