Scholarship Information

The MBA office and the Alberta School of Business are always working to make new scholarships available to MBA students.  Depending on the eligibility requirements of specific awards, all students will  be considered for each award.  Students will be notified well in advance if they are required to submit an essay or application to be considered for a specific scholarship.

Awards are typically granted on the basis of academic excellence in addition to any specific requirements for each award.  Most awards are granted in-between the first and second years of the program.  Full-time students are the intended recipients for many of the awards, although part-time students are eligible for some of the scholarships.

The following scholarships are available to MBA students:

Scholarship Descriptions

Unless detailed below, descriptions and eligibility requirements for scholarships can be found here.

Shirley Allard MBA Award in Technology Commercialization

To be awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement to a student entering the Technology Commercialization stream of the MBA program. To be eligible, students must be admitted to the specialization with first class standing (defined as a Grade Point Average of 3.7 or higher); to retain the award students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.7 upon entry into year two of the MBA program.

The award is for $2,500 per year for 2 years ($5,000 total).

Jim Dixon Public Management Graduate Scholarship

Awarded annually to a part-time student entering the Alberta MBA Public Management Stream who offers the greatest potential for success in the program and to be a leader in public service management.  This promise will be evidenced by the student's excellence in academic achievement and career progress.  The student must be accepted into the part-time Alberta MBA program with course work commencing in September of the year of the scholarship, be employed by a public sector organization, and have completed at least two years of full-time work experience.  The public sector includes the Government of Alberta, the Government of Canada, the City of Edmonton, Capital Health, the Edmonton Public or Separate School Boards, a non-profit public service organization or any other comparable entity.  The student must also indicate in their letter of intent that they intend to complete the public management stream. 

The award is $1,000 per year for three years ($3,000 total).

Executive Education MBA Scholarship

Awarded annually to the 2nd year student who has achieved/obtained superior academic standing in the Alberta School of Business MBA Program.  Preference will be given to a student with a demonstrated interest in the area of leadership in the community.  Students will be asked to apply in writing with a one-page description of why they should be considered for the award.

The award is for $1,000.

Sidney Hanson Graduate Scholarship in International Business

Awarded annually to a student enrolled full-time or part-time in the second year of the MBA degree program who has shown an interest or has a background in entrepreneurship and would like to study abroad.  Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic merit (grade point average of 3.5 or greater).  Eligible students should submit a one-page summary to the MBA Program Office indicating why they should be considered for this award.

The value of the award is variable but carries a minimum payment of $1,000.

Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship

For information regarding the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship, please click here.

For more information about Graduate Scholarships and Financial Aid see: http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/awardsfunding/scholarships/index.htm

CIHR Science to Business MBA Scholarship

CIHR's Science to Business (S2B) program is designed to encourage individuals with PhDs in a health related field to pursue an MBA. It is anticipated that successful applicants to the program will go on to apply their management and scientific expertise by pursuing careers in fields that support commercialization and innovation in Canada such as management, regulatory affairs, finance, research, technology transfer, and public policy. The goal of this program is to develop a cadre of professionals knowledgeable in health research and management, and to foster an entrepreneurial culture within and around the research community. 

Students will need to apply directly to CIHR for support. 

The maximum amount awarded for a single award is $30,000 per annum for up to 2 years:

Stipend:

• $30,000 per annum pro-rated monthly while registered in full-time classes;
• $15,000 per annum pro-rated monthly while registered in part-time classes

For more information on the CIHR S2B program, including how to apply, please visit the CIHR award website.