The University of Alberta, one of Canada’s top research institutions, is offering a range of fully funded and partially funded scholarships for international students, including Nigerians, to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs for the 2025 academic session.
Several funding routes are available, including automatic admission-based scholarships and prestigious graduate assistantships.
Scholarship Overview
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Host University: University of Alberta
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Country: Canada
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Degree Levels: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
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Scholarship Type: Fully Funded / Partial (based on academic merit)
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Eligible Countries: All (including Nigeria)
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Application Deadline:
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Undergraduate: July 15, 2025 (for Fall 2025 intake)
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Graduate: Varies by department (Apply ASAP)
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Scholarship Benefits
Depending on level and funding category, benefits include:
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Full tuition fee waiver
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Annual stipend ($18,000–$30,000 CAD/year for grad students)
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Accommodation assistance
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Health insurance
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Teaching or research assistant positions
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One-time relocation grant (for some awards)
Eligibility Criteria
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Undergraduate: Must have completed secondary education with high grades
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Graduate: Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s), Master’s degree (for PhD) with strong academic standing
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Strong English proficiency: IELTS (6.5+) / TOEFL (90+) or equivalent
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Research experience is an advantage (for graduate scholarships)
Available Fields of Study
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Engineering & Technology
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Medicine & Health Sciences
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Environmental Science
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Computer Science
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Agriculture & Forestry
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Business & Economics
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Education
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Social Sciences & Humanities
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Law
Full list: https://www.ualberta.ca/programs/index.html
Required Documents
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Academic transcripts and certificates
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CV/Resume
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Statement of Purpose or Research Proposal (for grad students)
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Letters of recommendation (2–3)
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English language test score
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Passport bio-data page
How to Apply
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Choose your program and apply for admission online at:
https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions/international/index.html -
You will be automatically considered for admission-based scholarships. For competitive awards, apply separately via the UAlberta Funding Portal after admission.
Tip: Graduate applicants should email potential supervisors before applying to strengthen their funding chances. Undergraduate students with strong WAEC/NECO scores and extracurriculars stand a good chance of getting partial or full awards.