Where to find scholarships in Alberta

Alberta scholarships in our directory come from community foundations: the Calgary Foundation for Calgary and area, and the Edmonton Community Foundation for Greater Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Calgary's awards are mostly for graduates of local high schools or students at Alberta schools, and Edmonton's are regional, so start with the foundation closest to home.

Alberta scholarship websites

  • Calgary Foundation Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries

    Community FoundationCanada · Alberta1-99 scholarshipsFree

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    Calgary Foundation scholarships, awards and bursaries for students in Calgary and area, Alberta, Canada. Most are for graduates of local high schools or students at Alberta schools, and a few are open across Canada.

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    Best for: Calgary high school graduates and Alberta post-secondary students who want local awards with clear rules and values in one list.

    Limitation: Deadlines may be out of date: every listed deadline is from the last cycle, and new forms open in mid-February.

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  • Edmonton Community Foundation Student Awards

    Community FoundationCanada · Alberta100-999 scholarshipsFree

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    Edmonton Community Foundation scholarships and bursaries for students from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Greater Edmonton Area and Northern Alberta, applied for online through the foundation.

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    Best for: Students from the Edmonton region looking for local scholarships and bursaries from one foundation in one search.

    Limitation: Deadlines may be out of date because award pages show no year, and awards are regional only.

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Common questions

Where can I find scholarships in Alberta?
Start with your community foundation. Our directory lists the Calgary Foundation and the Edmonton Community Foundation, each serving students from its own region.
Who are these awards for?
Mostly local. Calgary Foundation awards are mostly for graduates of local high schools and students at Alberta schools, plus a few open across Canada. Edmonton Community Foundation awards are regional, and many are tied to heritage, music or other groups.
Do these sites cost money?
The Alberta sources on this page are labeled Free, which means their scholarships were viewable without paying. Each listing shows its price label, so check it before you sign up anywhere.