University of Alberta President's International Distinction Scholarship
Offered by University of Alberta
About this scholarship
The University of Alberta President's International Distinction Scholarship is one of the university's major application-based entrance scholarships for international undergraduates. It is designed for students entering the first year of an undergraduate degree on a student visa permit who combine a superior admission average with demonstrated leadership qualities. The official international undergraduate scholarships page lists 25 awards each year, with recipients able to receive up to CAD $120,000 payable over four years. Students must first apply to an undergraduate degree program before completing the single scholarship application used by the University of Alberta to match applicants to entrance awards. For September 2026 entry, the university lists the application-based scholarship deadline as January 10, 2026, with offers beginning in early winter. The scholarship is partial funding because even the maximum value may not cover every tuition, living, insurance, travel, and personal expense over four years for all programs. The university also states that it does not offer full scholarships for domestic or international students. Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum admission or application criteria does not guarantee an award.
Eligibility
- Apply to an undergraduate degree program at the University of Alberta
- Be entering first year of an undergraduate degree on a student visa permit
- Demonstrate a superior admission average
- Demonstrate leadership qualities through the scholarship application
- Submit the application-based entrance scholarship form by January 10, 2026
- Meet University of Alberta admission and English-language requirements
Always verify amounts and deadlines on the official site; they change each cycle.
Last verified by us: 2026-06-02.