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Student Services
24.4 Bursary Information
University of Alberta students may apply for bursaries based on demonstrated financial need. Bursary funding is intended to provide financial aid to students experiencing a financial shortfall in the current academic year. They are designed to supplement students' existing funds and are not intended to fully fund students' education. Bursaries are normally issued after a student has exhausted all other funding options.
Supplementary Bursaries
Available for undergraduate and graduate students. Applications available online each year from December 1 to January 15 at the University Bursaries and Emergency Funding (UBEF) website www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/ubef.
Access Fund Bursaries
Available for undergraduate students. Applications available year round with six assessment periods per academic year. www.su.ualberta.ca/accessfund
Graduate Students’ Association Emergency Bursaries
Available for graduate students. Applications available year round www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/ubef/
International Student Emergency Bursary Funds
Available for international undergraduate and graduate students. Applications available year round. www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/uai_current/loans.cfm
International Undergraduate Student Bursary (IUSB)
Available for international undergraduate students. Applications deadline mid August each year and applications can be accessed on the website www.international.ualberta.ca/current/iusb.cfm
Differential Fee Bursaries
Available to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law, Department of Medicine and to graduate students in the MBA program. www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/ubef/nav01.cfm?nav01=82794&
Bursaries through Faculties and Departments
Bursaries are also available through many Faculties and Departments. Contact the administrative offices of Faculties and Departments for further information.
