Feb. 22, 2023
Three Things to Know about Scholarships and Bursaries
What鈥檚 the difference between a scholarship and a bursary?
A scholarship is based on academic achievement, but sometimes also on involvement in other areas, such as leadership and community service. A bursary has academic requirements, but it also requires students to have a demonstrated financial need.
At the 91快色, students are eligible for scholarships if they have at least a 3.2 GPA, and for bursaries if they have at least a 2.0 GPA. Visit this site for more details.
Where can I find information about scholarships and bursaries?
The university鈥檚 Awards & Scholarships page contains a , plus instructions about how to apply.
If you鈥檙e from Alberta, you can find other scholarships you can receive on the .
You can also visit a website like to find a list of other scholarships.
What types of scholarships and bursaries do U91快色 students get?
U91快色 students receive thousands of scholarships and bursaries every year. If you鈥檙e from Alberta and have at least a 3.5 GPA, make sure to apply for the Jason Lang Scholarship. Also, be sure to apply for the university鈥檚 Continuing Student Awards. The application for these opens on March 1 and has a deadline of May 1.
If you have more questions, you should consider attending the following workshops at the Chancellor Cuthbertson Student Success Centre:
- Scholarships, Awards and Funding Opportunities
- Personal Statements for Awards and Grad School Applications
- Curriculum Vitae Workshop
- Getting Great Reference Letters
To register, visit the Chancellor Cuthbertson Student Success Centre .