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What’s 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 ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ, 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’s Awards & Scholarships page contains a , plus instructions about how to apply.

If you’re 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 UÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ students get?

UÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ students receive thousands of scholarships and bursaries every year. If you’re 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’s 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 .