Study In Canada: University Of Alberta Entrance Graduate Scholarships 2024

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS) wants to help and support recently accepted graduate students whose admissions were well-received by their department with the aid of this scholarship.

Details of the Scholarship

• Host University: The University of Alberta is the host university.
• Host nation: Canada
• International students are eligible to apply.
• Study Level: Graduate-level study

Concerning the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta, the premier academic institution in the Province of Alberta, is located in one of the world’s most northern major cities. One of Canada’s most vibrant local economies is found in Edmonton, a metropolis of one million people.

Edmonton is a location where individuals come together to learn, create, and bring about constructive change in the world, much like the university does. It is a location where original ideas have a high chance of becoming realized projects.

Many people consider Edmonton’s University of Alberta to be among Canada’s top research and academic institutions. Its academic excellence in a wide range of subjects, including business, engineering, the health sciences, and the arts, has won its praise on a global basis.

Mission

The University of Alberta can discover new information, disseminate that knowledge, and apply that knowledge in a lively and encouraging learning environment through teaching and learning, research and creative activity, community involvement, and partnerships. The University of Alberta is a key player in elevating Canada to the forefront of the global stage and provides a national and international voice for innovation in our province.

The Vision

We aim to develop one of the greatest institutions in the world for the public good while inspiring the human spirit through outstanding accomplishments in learning, discovery, and citizenship within a creative community.

Reasons for Enrolling in the University of Alberta

Study Abroad

Take a trip and get credit for it toward your degree. Find out about the more than 270 possibilities you have for fieldwork, summer programs, internships, and exchanges.

Vibrant Student Life

Discover the fascinating activities taking place on campus or select from over 400 specialized clubs to join. Find out how our students continue to be involved and active.

Particularized Degrees

Select from more than 200 programs and take advantage of the various opportunities to customize your degree even more. Explore our offerings in terms of majors and minors, honors programs, co-ops, practicums, certificates, and specializations.

Living in Residence

Living on campus offers several benefits, like food plans and dining halls, living close to classes and campus events, and large-scale dodgeball competitions.  Learn more about the residential alternatives available for your first year.

Discovery and Research

You could argue that discovery is in our DNA, as we rank 81st globally in terms of research impact. Find out how collaborating with distinguished faculty who are experts in their fields could benefit you.

Programs Offered

From capturing and storing carbon to working with others to study the cultural, social, and economic effects of climate change, UAlberta wants to do research that looks into problems and finds solutions, whether they are local or global, and that aims to make people’s lives better.

The University of Alberta has a lot of different graduate programs, such as exchange programs, interdisciplinary studies, and programs that give you two or more degrees at the same time.

• Women’s and Gender Studies
• Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology
• Surgery
• Public Health
• Psychology
• Renewable Resources
• Psychiatry
• Political Science
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Pediatrics
• Nursing
• Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Value of the Scholarship

Master’s stipend value is $17,500; doctoral stipend value is $21,000. To be eligible for the grant, students need to have a Canadian address and bank account.

Tuition and Fees: To assist with fees, domestic students will get an additional $7,100, while international students will receive an additional $10,000. The money will go straight toward the tuition and fee accounts of the students.

Eligibility

• January 2024, May 2024, July 2024, and September 2024 are the qualifying entry terms.
• Must be a newly admitted student in a master’s or Ph.D. program during one of the aforementioned terms.
• Available to both native and foreign students
• Available to students pursuing courses or theses
• You must have a 3.7 or better admissions GPA.
• Throughout the grant, full-time enrollment is required.
• Regardless of the student’s admission term, this award’s tenure is from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025.

Steps for Making Applications

Applications for this grant are not accepted from prospective students or students who have just been admitted to a graduate school. The only students who can be considered are those who have been admitted under one of the terms of admission specified under Eligibility, and their admitting department must nominate them to GPS. For details on their internal selection procedure, prospective and recently admitted students should get in touch with their admissions department. The department can also help with the application for the admissions process.

On GPS’s website under Prospective Students, you can find comprehensive guidelines for applying to admissions, information on tuition and living expenses, information about international academic credentials, and, if relevant, details about English Language Proficiency (ELP).

Processes for Nominations

By April 15, 2024, departments must submit qualified nominations to GPS through the GSMS Awards Portal. For comprehensive submission guidelines and requirements, consult the 2024 Entrance Department Nomination Memo.

The Procedures for Adjudication

After checking the nominations for eligibility and completeness, GPS sends them to the Graduate Scholarship Committee for consideration and ultimate selection. GPS will be in direct contact with the recipients.

Closing Date

Monday, April 15, 2024, is the deadline for departments to submit nominations through the GSMS Awards Portal.

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