University of Alberta President's International Distinction Scholarship

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

First-year undergraduates with a superior admission average and leadership qualities who need a first-year student visa. Apply to a degree programme first, then complete the single scholarship application at alberta.academicworks.ca.

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About this opportunity

Alberta gives 25 students a year up to CAD 120,000 over four years for academic excellence and leadership.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. First-year undergraduates with a superior admission average and leadership qualities who need a first-year student visa. Apply to a degree programme first, then complete the single scholarship application at alberta.academicworks.ca.
2. Note the deadline. Jan (annual; the deadline for application-based scholarships is 10 January) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
3. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
4. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.
5. Have your SOP and CV reviewed by someone who has seen successful applications before you submit.

Quick answers

Who can apply for University of Alberta President's International Distinction Scholarship?

First-year undergraduates with a superior admission average and leadership qualities who need a first-year student visa. Apply to a degree programme first, then complete the single scholarship application at alberta.academicworks.ca.

What does University of Alberta President's International Distinction Scholarship cover?

Up to CAD 120,000, paid over four years (25 students each year)

When is the deadline for University of Alberta President's International Distinction Scholarship?

Jan (annual; the deadline for application-based scholarships is 10 January) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with University of Alberta President's International Distinction Scholarship?

Host countries: Canada.

What documents do I need for University of Alberta President's International Distinction Scholarship?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the University of Alberta President's International Distinction Scholarship application?

Medium: University application + scholarship form (if required)