The President’s International Distinction Scholarship at the University of Alberta is an entrance award for students entering their first year of an undergraduate degree on a student visa permit. All amounts on this page are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Quick facts
- Provider: University of Alberta
- Level: Undergraduate, first year
- What it covers: Up to CAN $120,000, payable over 4 years (25 students per year)
- Deadline: 10 January 2027
- Official page: University of Alberta international entrance scholarships
What it covers
Up to CAN $120,000, payable over 4 years, for 25 students per year. The University of Alberta states it does not offer full scholarships; this award is partial against total degree cost.
Who is eligible
Students with a superior admission average and demonstrated leadership qualities, entering their first year of an undergraduate degree on a student visa permit.
How to apply
- First apply for admission to an undergraduate degree programme.
- Then submit the university’s single application-based scholarship application (Awards Hub), which assesses applicants for all application-based awards.
Deadline
10 January 2027, for undergraduate students starting September 2027. The scholarship application opened 1 October 2026 and closes 10 January 2027.
Official apply link
Apply via the University of Alberta international entrance scholarships page
Related pages
- Canada study-visa page
- Canada jobs hub
- Major Entrance Scholarships (McGill University)
- Prestige Scholarships (Carleton University)
- International Entrance Scholarship (University of Calgary)
Last verified: 27 October 2026. Deadlines can change and must be re-checked on the official page before applying.