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Discover University of Alberta Award

University of Alberta

Who can apply: Domestic students with financial barriers and no post-secondary coursework entering a direct-entry degree at U of A

Amount and deadline

Award
up to $8,000
Deadline February 15, 2027

Date confirmed on the provider's page, Oct 2026.

Needs Financial need
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Apply for admission first, then complete the separate Discover University of Alberta Award application in Awards Hub. Applications open October 1, 2026 and close February 15, 2027.

About this scholarship

This award provides up to $8,000 for domestic students entering a direct-entry undergraduate program at the University of Alberta. Applicants must show financial challenges and barriers to attending university and must not have completed post-secondary coursework.

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