Last date
01/03/2026
Reward
308,212
Qualification
Other
Post
Under Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
INDIA FIRST YEAR EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
India First Year Excellence Scholarship is offered to all Indian Students who take an undergraduate course at the University of Alberta. It is available to students beginning UG programs at the university. 1. India First Year Excellence Scholarship is applicable for all Alberta undergraduate programs. 2. Selections are based on the applicant’s previous academic records. 3. The scholarship is fully sponsored by the University of Alberta.
- Region
- International Region : Canada
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Under Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 01/03/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is March 01, 2026.
Eligibility
- Must be an Indian national.
- Must have completed 12th education from an Indian institution.
- Must have an unconditional admission letter for a UG program at the University of Alberta.
- Must be commencing the chosen program in the same session and year as the scholarship.
- Must have less than 24 IB, AP, or A-Level credits, before joining the university. Eligibility for UG Admissions at the University of Alberta: To secure admission to the UG program at the University of Alberta, an Indian student must fulfil the following requirements:
- Completion of five academic subjects in class XII.
- High school academic transcripts.
- English proficiency score. Note: The number of scholarship offered each year are only limited and transfer students are not eligible under this category of scholarship.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 308,212 India First Year Excellence Scholarship recipients are awarded 5,000 CAD, one-time payment, for their 4-year undergraduate study course. The scholarship covers tuition and fees, but not the cost of living in Canada. Study-Level Undergraduate Eligible Candidates Indian students studying in the University of Alberta at UG level Number of Scholarship Limited numbers Study-Length 4-year Scholarship Award Covers the Tuition & Fee Award Distributed Annually Click here for more information
Application
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- The University of Alberta does NOT have any separate application form for India First Year Excellence Scholarship.
- Indian students admitted to a UG program at the University of Alberta will be automatically considered for the scholarship program.
- Prospective students seeking financial aid through this scholarship program or any UAlberta Scholarship are advised to submit their admission applications as early as possible.
Selection process
- The University of Alberta’s scholarship selection committee will receive applications of the eligible students from the admission office.
- Selections for India First Year Excellence Scholarships are majorly based on an applicant’s high school standing. From academic grades to extracurricular achievements, each element is reviewed.
- Recipients of the First Year Excellence Scholarship are notified about the committee’s decision via email. Funds are directly dispersed to the recipient’s student account and are automatically deducted at the time of tuition fee payment.
Contact
Address: 16 St & 85 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada Email: grad.admissions@ualberta.ca. Phone: +1 780-492-3111 Click here for more information Apply Now https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions/international/tuition-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-awards
