Share this with friends

Home › Community Access › Aboriginal Scholarship Guide › Scholarship Listings by School ›

University of Alberta

University of Alberta:

Adrian Hope Awards

Billy Mills Award

Chief Harvey Behn Bursary

Darcy Tailfeathers Award

Harry A. and Francis Lepofsky Friedman Scholarship

Johnny Samson Prize

Ralph and Isabel Steinhauer Scholarship

Saddle Lake Steinhauer Entrance Scholarship

Shell Canada Limited Aboriginal Science Award

Shell Canada Limited Aboriginal Engineering Award

Stan Daniels Award

Tkachenko Prize

Tom Wegmann Award

John Baldwin Visual Communications Award

Canadian Western Bank Entrance Award

Canadian Western Bank Transfer Award

Information:
Office of Student Awards
University of Alberta
103 Administration Building
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2M7
Phone: (780) 492-3221
Fax: (780) 492-4380

Aboriginal Student Services Centre (ASSC)
Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
University of Alberta

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2013

KEN AND BETTIE DITZLER AWARD FOR ABORIGINAL STUDENTS
Field of Study: Open
Awards Available: 1 @ $1,000
Conditions: Awarded to a student of Aboriginal descent (as defined by the Constitution Act, 1982, Section 35(2), or a person accepted by one of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada as a member of their community) with satisfactory academic standing continuing in an undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta. Selection based on demonstrated involvement in the preservation of traditional Aboriginal culture and/or leadership within an Aboriginal community.
Donor: Endowed by Ken (BSc Agriculture 1960) and Bettie (BSc Home Economics 1962) Ditzler

SUSAN AGLUKARK AWARD
Field of Study: Open
Awards Available: 1 @ $1,000
Conditions: Awarded to a student of Aboriginal descent, as defined by the Constitution Act, 1982, Section 35 (2) or a person accepted by one of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada as a member of their community, who is entering the University of Alberta from high school with satisfactory academic standing. Selection based on demonstrated interest in the preservation of traditional Aboriginal culture and/or demonstrated leadership within an Aboriginal community. Preference given to an Inuit student with demonstrated interest in environmental issues.
Donor: Multiple donors

HARRY A AND FRANCES LEPOFSKY FRIEDMAN AWARD
Field of Study: Open
Awards Available: 1 @ $3,000
Conditions: Awarded to a student of Aboriginal descent, as defined by the Constitution Act, 1982, Section 35(2) or a person accepted by one of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada as a member of their community, who is entering the University of Alberta from high school on the basis of satisfactory academic achievement (70% or better).
Donor: Endowed by Ruth Bernice Friedman, daughter of Harry A. Frances Lepofsky Friedman.

DOROTHY LESLIE MEMORIAL AWARD
Field of Study: Open
Awards Available: 1 @ $2,000
Conditions: To be awarded annually to a University of Alberta student with satisfactory academic standing who is of Aboriginal descent as defined by the Constitution Act, 1982, Section 35(2) or persons accepted by one of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada as a member of their community. Selection will be made on the basis of academic standing.
Donor: Endowed through the Estate of Dorothy Leslie

SADDLE LAKE STEINHAUER ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Open
Awards Available: 1 @ $2,000
Conditions: Awarded to a student with superior academic achievement entering the first year of an undergraduate degree program. Recipient will be selected on the basis of demonstrated community service with or among Aboriginal peoples. Preference will be given to Aboriginal students.
Donor: Endowed Anonymously

RALPH AND ISABEL STEINHAUER SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Agriculture and Forestry, Home Economics, Agricultural Engineering or Animal
Science
Awards Available: 1 @ $2,000
Conditions: Awarded to an Aboriginal student with superior academic achievement entering the first year at the University of Alberta on the basis of superior academic achievement and financial need.
Donor: Endowed by the Steinhauer family

THE BARBERA NIELSEN DE LUNA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Field of Study: Open
Awards Available: Variable @ variable to a max of $500
Conditions: Awarded to students with superior academic achievement who are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program who are of Aboriginal descent as defined by the Constitution Act, 1982, Section 35(2) or are accepted by one of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada as members of their community. Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic achievement.
Donor: Former Chief Harvey Behn

CYRIL HERBERT TOBIAS BURSARY
Field of Study: Open
Awards Available: Variable @ variable to a max of $2,000
Conditions: Awarded to Alberta, Manitoba, and/or Saskatchewan residents with satisfactory academic standing entering or enrolled in the second, third of fourth year of an undergraduate degree program who are of Aboriginal decent as defined by the Constitution Act, 1982, Section 35(2) or persons accepted by one of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada as a member of their community. Recipients will be selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need and academic standing.
Donor: Endowed by the Estate of Cyril Herbert Tobias

The Metis Elder Marge Friedel
Field of Study: Open
Awards Available: 1 @ $500
Conditions: Awarded to a full-time student of Metis ancestry with satisfactory academic standing continuing in an undergraduate degree. Selection based on academic standing. Primary preference given to a graduate of Amiskwaciy Academy, and secondary preference given to a student with demonstrated involvement in First Nation, Metis and/or Inuit (FNMI) university and/or community events.

The RBC / Royal Eagle Award for Aboriginal Students
Field of Study: Open
Awards Available: 1 @ $1,000
Conditions: Awarded to a student of Aboriginal descent, as defined by the Constitution Act, 1982, Section 35 (2), or a person accepted by one of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada as a member of their community, who is completing a University of Alberta degree with satisfactory academic standing. Selection based on academic standing. Preference given to a student with demonstrated interest in the preservation of traditional Aboriginal culture and/or demonstrated leadership within an Aboriginal community.
Donor: RBC Foundation

 

For the above awards, tudents can contact :

Tricia Beaudry - Aboriginal Student Advisor
Aboriginal Student Services Centre
University of Alberta
2-400 Students' Union Building
Edmonton, AB T6G 2J7
Phone: (780) 492-5677
Email: tbeaudry@ualberta.ca

University of Alberta invites Undergraduate Academic Scholarships

Candidates must have achieved first class standing (7.5 GPA) on a full normal course load (eg.30 course weight) taken at the U of A during the previous academic year (Sept - April) or equivalent of full course lad by end of Spring/Summer 2001. Must be continuing in an undergraduate or professional program at University of Alberta in September 2001.

For application or more information visit: www.registrar.ualberta.ca.

Tom Wegmann Award - University of Alberta

Award: $750

Deadline: Nomination by U of A Aboriginal Health Careers program.

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Native Medicine Program at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine, on the basis of satisfactory academic standing and a demonstrated interest in native health care.

Chief Harvey Behn Bursary - University of Alberta

Award: $500

Deadline: October 31

Eligibility: Applicant of Aboriginal heritage entering their second, third or fourth year in Faculty of Engineering. Must be involved in the Native community and have financial need. Alternately, students in Faculty of Science may be considered.

Shell Canada Limited Aboriginal Science Award - University of Alberta

Award: $2,000

Deadline: October 1

Eligibility: Student of Canadian Aboriginal ancestry entering third or fourth year of a Bachelor degree majoring in Physics, Geophysics, Electrical Engineering, or Geology. Satisfactory academic standing of 6.0. Preference given to students interested in a career in the oil and gas industry.

Shell Canada Limited Aboriginal Engineering Award - University of Alberta

Award: $2,000

Deadline: October 1, 2000

Eligibility: University of Alberta Aboriginal student with academic standing of 6.0 entering third or fourth year of a BSc degree, or to a student in an MEng or MSc degree program in the Faculty of Engineering majoring in Chemical, Mechanical or Civil engineering. Based on financial need, academic standing, and involvement in extracurricular activities.

Adrian Hope Awards in Cree Language and Culture - University of Alberta

Awarded annually to a student with outstanding academic achievement in Advanced
Cree 352 and a student with outstanding academic achievement in Native Issues and
Insights 210/211.

Amount: Two awards of $500 each

Eligibility: Outstanding academic achievement in one of the above courses.
Duration: N/A.
Application

Deadline: Application not required

Billy Mills Award - University of Alberta

To a graduate or senior undergraduate Aboriginal student in the preparation of a
thesis or major paper.

Amount: $500

Eligibility: Aboriginal ancestry. Academic achievement. Documented involvement in the Aboriginal community. Students from all faculties are eligible.

Duration: N/A.

Deadline: April 15 each year

Darcy Tailfeathers Memorial Award in Medicine - University of Alberta

To a student of Aboriginal ancestry who has shown commitment to pursuing a
career in medicine.

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: Aboriginal ancestry.
Has completed at least one year of the M.D. program with satisfactory academic
standing. Emphasis on leadership qualities and athletic ability.

Duration: N/A.

Deadline: By nomination of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Alberta.

Harry A. and Francis Lepofsky Friedman Scholarship - University of Alberta

Description: To an Aboriginal student entering the University of Alberta.
Amount: Varies each year.
Eligibility: Aboriginal ancestry.
Superior academic achievement.
Community involvement.
Duration: N/A.

Deadline: April 15 each year

Johnny Samson Prize in Native Studies - University of Alberta

Offered annually to a student demonstrating superior achievement in two or more
courses at the School of Native Studies.

Amount: $750

Eligibility: Entering second, third or fourth year of an academic program.
Superior academic achievement in at least two courses of the School for Native Studies. Financial need. Extra-curricular involvement.

Duration: Annual

Deadline: April 1 each year

Ralph and Isabel Steinhauer Scholarship - University of Alberta

Awarded to an Aboriginal student entering the University of Alberta.

Amount: $500 and up to $1,900

Eligibility: Aboriginal student beginning studies in one of the following faculties:
. Agriculture and Forestry
. Home Economics
. Agricultural Engineering
. Animal Science.
Superior academic achievement.
Financial need.

Duration: Annual

Deadline: July 15 each year

Saddle Lake Steinhauer Entrance Scholarship - University of Alberta

To a student entering the first year of any undergraduate program at the University
of Alberta.

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: Superior academic achievement.
Good record of community service with or among Aboriginal people.
Preference will be given to Aboriginal students.

Duration: N/A

Deadline: April 15 each year

Stan Daniels Award - University of Alberta

Métis student attending the University of Alberta

Amount: One award of $500

Eligibility: Métis student. Financial need. Good academic performance.
Active participation in Métis community affairs and activities.

Duration: N/A.

Deadline: April 15 each year

Tkachenko Prize in Native Studies - University of Alberta

For study of the Cree language.

Amount: One award of $500 in each of two Cree language courses at the University of
Alberta.

Eligibility: Highest academic standing in Introductory Cree NS 152 and highest academic
standing in Intermediate Cree NS252.

Duration: N/A

Deadline: April 1 each year

John Baldwin Visual Communications Memorial Award - University of Alberta

To reward an Aboriginal student enrolled in a Bachelor.s in Applied Arts and Design or in Design who has demonstrated originality in visual communications concepts.

Amount: $200

Eligibility: Aboriginal ancestry.
Duration: N/A

Deadline: Application not required. Nomination by the Faculty of Art and Design.

Canadian Western Bank Entrance Award - University of Alberta

Amount: $6,000 (payable over 3 years)

Deadline: October 1

Conditions: University of Alberta student of Canadian Aboriginal ancestry entering first year of Faculty of business. Based on academic merit and financial need.

Canadian Western Bank Entrance / Transfer Award - University of Alberta

Amount: $4,000 (payable over two years)

Deadline: October 1

Conditions: University of Alberta student of Canadian Aboriginal ancestry transferring into the faculty of business after completing two years at a local or regional college. Based on academic merit and financial need.

Information:
Office of Student Awards
University of Alberta
103 Administration Building
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2M7
Phone: (780) 492-3221
Fax: (780) 492-4380