University of Alberta International Admission Scholarship
The University of Alberta (U of A) is one of Canada's top five research universities, ranked in the global top 100–110, in Edmonton. It offers merit-based international admission scholarships to high-achieving entering students; values commonly start around CAD 5,000, with a limited number of larger and renewable awards for the strongest entrants, applied toward tuition. They reduce rather than cover full costs, so treat them as merit awards. While the most prominent named awards are at the undergraduate entry level, U of A and its faculties also offer entrance and graduate funding, so this entry is positioned across levels — always check the specific scheme for your level. For Sri Lankan applicants, U of A is strong in engineering, science, business, and energy/agriculture: top A/L results (undergraduate) or a first-class/upper-second Bachelor's (graduate) from a recognised Sri Lankan university are the competitive base. Confirm exact amounts, eligible programs, and deadlines on the U of A awards pages, as offerings change each cycle.
September 2026 intake: most admission scholarships are assessed from the admission application — earlier complete applications are favoured; check ualberta.ca
University of Alberta
University-funded
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Value
~CAD 5,000+ (renewables for top entrants)
Level
Entry-level (check graduate funding separately)
Basis
Merit — assessed from admission
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
University of Alberta — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.
What it covers
Merit awards (commonly CAD 5,000+; renewables for top entrants). This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.
Where we come in
We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
International Applicant
Open to international students entering the University of Alberta. Sri Lankan citizens are eligible. Domestic Canadian students apply via separate schemes.
High Academic Achievement
Awards recognise strong results. Undergraduate: high A/L grades (commonly mostly A grades) above the program's entry score, or a strong IB/Cambridge profile. Graduate: a first-class or upper-second Bachelor's from a recognised Sri Lankan university.
Admission to an Eligible Program
You must apply for and be admitted to an eligible U of A program. Scholarship eligibility, value, and whether a separate application is needed differ by level and faculty — check the relevant awards page.
English Proficiency
Typically IELTS 6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0) or TOEFL iBT 90+, depending on program. Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium study may qualify for an exemption — confirm with U of A admissions.
account_tree Application Process
Apply for admission to U of A
Submit your undergraduate or graduate application via the University of Alberta portal with transcripts, results, and English evidence. Apply early — admission scholarships favour complete, timely applications.
Scholarship consideration
Most admission scholarships are assessed automatically from your application; some awards and graduate funding require separate applications. Confirm the route and deadline for your level on the U of A awards page.
Receive offer with scholarship terms
Your offer or award letter states any scholarship value, renewal conditions, and net costs. Review these for your study-permit funding plan.
Accept and apply for the Canadian study permit
Accept your place and scholarship, obtain the provincial attestation/acceptance documents, then apply for the Canadian study permit, showing tuition, scholarship, and living-cost funds. Start early.
Why University of Alberta?
U of A is one of Canada's top research universities, strong in engineering, science, energy, agriculture, and health, with a large international community in Edmonton — a comparatively affordable Canadian city with a strong job market. It offers a solid path to post-graduation work in Canada.
#96
QS World Ranking 2026 (approx.)
Top 5
Research Universities in Canada
1908
Founded
Looking for a scholarship because of the cost?
Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.
Work out your real number
Tuition, living costs, visa funds and flights for your destination — so you know the gap you are actually trying to close.
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Tuition, living costs and the total first-year figure for CA, in LKR as well as local currency.
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