UofA Bursaries

The University of Alberta offers a variety of bursaries to help students with the cost of their education. There are bursaries for students from low-income families, students with financial needs, and students who are pursuing specific programs of study. If you’re looking for a way to ease the financial burden of your education, be sure to check out the UofA bursaries!

Why Should You Apply for a UofA Bursary?

The University of Alberta offers a variety of bursaries to help students with the cost of their education. Whether you’re looking for financial assistance for yourself or your family, there’s a bursary that can help. Here are just a few reasons why you should apply for a U of A bursary:

  • Bursaries are available for full-time and part-time students.
  • You don’t have to repay a bursary, unlike a loan.
  • Bursaries can be used to cover the cost of tuition, books, and other education-related expenses.
  • There are bursaries available for students with diverse backgrounds, so there is a source of funding for everybody who may need it.

No matter your financial situation, there’s a good chance that you’ll be eligible for at least one bursary. So why not take advantage of this valuable resource?

UofA Bursaries

The University of Alberta offers a wide range of financial aid options and bursaries to help make your education more affordable.

These bursaries include:

  • Bursaries & Emergency Funding
  • Bursaries by Faculty
  • GSA Emergency Bursary
  • Indigenous Students’ Support Fund
  • Supplementary Bursaries

Read the criteria for these bursary programs, and how to apply to them, on UofA’s website!

For bursaries, eligible students must be registered at UofA in a full or part-time program and demonstrate a genuine financial need.

  • Not sure what bursaries you’re eligible for? No problem! Fill out this Supplementary Bursary application and, based on your financial need, background, and experiences, UofA will assess you for a match to the following and many more.

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