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Awards & Scholarships

For the most recent information on scholarships and and bursaries, follow this link to our:

Scholarships by Month

Northwestern Polytechnic

Northwestern Polytechnic provides programs, locally, for students choosing to pursue a number of post-secondary options (including university transfer of, up to two years, to other Alberta universities).

More information can be found on their website:

Northwestern Polytechnic

University of Alberta Entrance Awards

You are eligible for the following U of A Entrance Awards if you are entering U of A for the first time directly out of high school; entering after taking time off from high school; or, entering with less than 24 postsecondary transfer credits:

  • Academic Excellence – based on Grade 11 and 12 marks with a minimum average of 80%.
  • Scholastic Distinction – based on Grade 10, 11 and 12 marks with a minimum average of 95%.
  • Entrance Leadership – based on outstanding leadership and Grade 11 and 12 marks with a minimum average of 80%.
  • Eldon Foote Track and Field – based on excellence in track and field, Alberta residency, minimum average of 80% in Grade 12.
  • Universiade ’83 – based on excellence in athletics or fine arts, minimum average of 80% in Grade 12.
  • Faculty/Department Selected – variable

For application information and deadlines access entrance awards for students entering the University of Alberta for the first time.

Entrance Awards