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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
Supplementary Bursaries are available for undergraduate and graduate students. Applications are available online each year from December 1 to January 15. For more information, visit the University Bursaries and Emergency Funding (UBEF) website: www.ubef.ualberta.ca.
Access Fund Bursaries
Access Fund Bursaries are available for undergraduate students. Applications are available year-round with six assessment periods per academic year. For more information, visit www.su.ualberta.ca/accessfund.
Graduate Students’ Association Emergency Bursaries
GSA Emergency Bursaries are available for graduate students. Applications are available year-round at www.ubef.ualberta.ca.
International Student Emergency Bursary Funds
International Student Emergency Bursary Funds are available for international undergraduate and graduate students. Applications are available year-round at www.iss.ualberta.ca (navigate to Help While You are Here – Money and Taxes – Emergency Loans and Bursaries Fund).
International Undergraduate Student Bursary (IUSB)
IUSB is available for international undergraduate students. The applications deadline occurs in mid-August each year. Applications can be accessed at www.iss.ualberta.ca (navigate to Help While You are Here – Money and Taxes – Emergency Loans and Bursaries Fund).
Differential Fee Bursaries
Differential Fee Bursaries are available to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Medicine and to graduate students in the MBA program. For more information, visit www.ubef.ualberta.ca/DifferentialFeeBursaries.
Bursaries through Faculties and Departments
Additional bursaries may be available through Faculties and Departments. Contact the respective administrative offices for more information.
