Award Opportunities Database
The Award Opportunities Database is a searchable resource that helps students identify funding opportunities available to graduate students. Use the filters below to search for scholarships, awards, bursaries, and fellowships based on your program, eligibility, and applicant status.
Students are encouraged to review the database regularly, as funding opportunities and deadlines are updated throughout the year.
| 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… |
| 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, 2027 | 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, 2026 | 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, 2027 | 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… |
| Archaeological Society of Alberta | May 15, 2027 | 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 | May 1, 2027 | DeadlineApplicant to be nominated by the Department of History by May 1EligibilityContinuing undergraduate or graduate student majoring in HistoryCriteriaAcademic… |
| LaValley Graduate Award | May 15, 2027 | 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, 2027 | 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 | Deadline passed |
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 2025, 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, 2027 | 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… |
| John Gill Memorial Bursary for Graduate Students | May 15, 2027 | 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 |
PurposeEach 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 |
PurposeThe 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, 2027 | 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 AlbertaPurpose: Dr. Gary McPherson was a renowned advocate for people with disabilities. He devoted himself to inspiring leadership and… |
| Dalton Camp Award - Friends of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | Deadline passed |
TOPICEssays 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 |
The Canadian Blood Services Fellowship Program provides stipends and flexible research funds, on a competitive basis, to highly qualified trainees to initiate or… |
| 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 | Deadline passed |
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, 2027 | 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 OpensForms available at the end of JanuaryApplication DeadlineMay 30, midnight MSTValue3 or more awards available at approximately $1000 each, applied… |
| 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… |
| 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, 2027 | 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… |
| Kathryn Huget Leadership Award | Deadline passed |
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… |