SCHOLARSHIP ACADEMIC OPENS OCTOBER 1, 2026
University of Alberta Turtle Spirit Pathway Award
ALBERTA · VERIFIED AUG 2026
WHO CAN APPLY
Domestic students applying to a UAlberta direct-entry undergraduate program with no prior post-secondary and demonstrated financial barriers
ABOUT THIS SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Alberta offers the Turtle Spirit Pathway Award to First Nations, Métis and Inuit students who are entering a UAlberta direct-entry undergraduate program with no prior post-secondary coursework and who have demonstrated financial challenges and barriers to attending university. Students are considered for up to $8,000 per year, up to 20 new students qualify each year, and applicants must complete a separate application through the Awards Hub after submitting their UAlberta admission application.
The 2027 intake runs October 1, 2026 to February 15, 2027, with offers from mid-April.
HOW TO APPLY
1 Read the full requirements on the official website.
2 Prepare your documents and any references it asks for.
3 Submit through the official website before February 15, 2027.