Apply Now: University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship 2025 in Canada | Step-by-Step Process

The University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship is available to international students to apply for an opportunity to study in Canada.

The University of Alberta Scholarship aims to provide funding and support for newly admitted graduate students whose admissions were highly ranked by their Department.

Scholarship Summary 

• Host Country: Canada
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships 
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Reward: $25,000 – $31,000
• No IELTS Required 
• Deadline: April 15, 2025

Scholarship Details 

The aim of The University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship is for the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) to provide funding and support for newly admitted graduate students whose admissions were highly ranked by their Department.

The scholarship is open to both domestic and international students who want to pursue their postgraduate degree at the University of Alberta. The incentive will cover the tuition fees and other expenses for successful applicants. 

Eligibility Criteria 

To be qualified for The University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be newly admitted students in one of the school’s master’s or doctoral programs
• Be domestic or international students
• Open to course-based or thesis-based students
• Have an Admission GPA of 3.7 or higher
• Be full-time registered during the tenure of the award
• The tenure of this award is September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026 regardless of the admit term of the student
• The following admission terms are eligible: January 2025, May 2025, July 2025, and September 2026

Scholarship Benefits 

Successful applicants of The University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship will receive:

• Stipend Value: $17,500 Master’s; $21,000 Doctoral. Students must have a Canadian bank account and Canadian address to receive the award.
• Tuition and Fees: Domestic students will receive an additional $7,100, and international students will receive an additional $10,000 to help cover fees. 
• The funds will be applied directly to students’ tuition and fees accounts.

How to Apply 

To apply for The University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship:

• Visit The University of Alberta Entrance Scholarship application page
• Apply for a master’s or doctoral programs at the University of Alberta
• Students will be nominated to GPS by their admitting Department
• Departments are to submit eligible nominations to GPS, via the GSMS Awards Portal.

To begin the scholarship application process, click HERE 

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