Labatt's MBA Fellow Award

Funded by John Labatt Limited

Value: $3,600

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student entering the second year of the MBA program, on the basis of high academic achievement and other contributions exhibited by the student during the first year of the MBA program. The award carries with it the distinction of the title "Labatt's Fellow".

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Business.

James Lam Graduate Award in Not-for-Profit Management

Funded by James Lam

Value: $1,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student with satisfactory academic achievement entering the first or second year of full-time study in a MBA program at the Alberta School of Business. Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in the not-for-profit sector. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic standing and a one-page summary outlining the applicant’s current involvement and or future career intentions in the not-for-profit sector.

Application: Eligible students should submit a letter of application and resume to the MBA Office, Alberta School of Business, 2-30 Business, University of Alberta by April 15th.

Michael Lang MBA Award in Business

Funded by Michael Lang

Value: $10,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student enrolled full-time in a specialization of the first year of the MBA degree program. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic performance, work experience prior to entering the program, and GMAT score.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the School of Business.

Quinlan Patric Baxter Langen Pediatric Cardiology Trainee Award

Endowed by the Klaiber and Langen families in memory of Quinlan Patric Baxter Langen

Value: minimum $1,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a trainee(s) enrolled in either the MD/PhD Program or the Clinical Investigator Program at the University of Alberta whose research or work relates to pediatric hypoplastic left heart syndrome. If there is no suitable candidate doing work or research in pediatric hypoplastic left heart syndrome in any given year a trainee doing work or research in the area of pediatric congenital heart defects may be considered.

Application: Eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Pediatrics and forwarded to the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry for final approval.

ME Lazerte Memorial Graduate Scholarship

Funded by the Education Society of Edmonton

Value: $1,500

Eligibility: Awarded annually on the basis of superior academic standing and leadership potential to a student registered full-time in a graduate degree program in an education department within the Faculty of Education.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Education will forward the name of one nominee to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research by September 15th. The Graduate Scholarship Committee will make the final selection.

Leah Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Music

Endowed by Barbara Leah in memory of her parents, Frank and Dollie Leah

Value: $850

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a full-time student registered in a graduate degree program in the Department of Music on the basis of superior academic standing. Preference will be given to a student in the area of piano performance who is not the recipient of a major award as defined by the Graduate Scholarship Committee of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Music.

Ledcor Graduate Scholarship in Construction Engineering and Management

Endowed by Ledcor Industries Inc.

Value: Variable

Eligibility: Awarded annually to students registered full-time in a graduate degree program in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering who are pursuing studies in construction engineering and management with interest in commercial, industrial, mining, heavy civil, or telecommunications construction. The recipient will be selected on the basis of superior academic standing (minimum grade point average equivalent to a 3.5 on the University of Alberta grading scale), research potential, and leadership skills. Students in a master’s degree program are eligible to hold scholarships during the first two years of their program and may only be offered this scholarship once during the two years. Students registered in a doctoral program are eligible to hold scholarships up to and including the fifth year of their program and may only be offered this scholarship once during these years.

Application: Application forms and information are available from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Eligible students should submit a complete application form, current resume and a description of their research in construction and its application to industry to the Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Check with the department for information about the deadline for submission of application documents. A short list of candidates will be selected on the basis of the submitted application packages and these candidates will be invited to present their research to Faculty members. The final selection will be made by a committee within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Lehigh Inland Cement Graduate Scholarship in Environmental Studies

Endowed by Lehigh Inland Cement Ltd

Value: $5,000

Eligibility: Awarded to a student entering or pursuing a graduate degree in environmental engineering studies at the University of Alberta with preference given to a student pursuing studies related to air pollution.

Application: The application process will be administered through departments in the Faculty of Engineering. A description of the research to be undertaken, a transcript of academic record, and the names of three referees must be included.

Deadline: September 15th for submission of nominations from the Faculty of Engineering to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. Check with the department for internal deadlines.

Lisa Lynn Leinweber Memorial Graduate Scholarship

Endowed by classmates, friends and family in memory of Lisa Lynn Leinweber who passed away in 1996 in a hiking accident

Value: $650

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student registered full-time in a graduate degree program in the Department of Occupational Therapy. The recipient will be in the graduating class and should have achieved a balance between academic life and extracurricular activities, as demonstrated by involvement in the community, and participation in recreational and leisure activities. In addition, the recipient will demonstrate leadership qualities academically and personally and will have achieved outstanding scholarship and academic achievement (minimum grade point average equivalent to 3.5 on the University of Alberta grading scale).

Application: A list of nominees will be submitted by the graduating class to the Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy by November 1st. The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research will request the name of one nominee for final approval.

Library and Information Studies Alumni Association Scholarship

Endowed by the Alma Mater Fund, the Library Science Alumni Association, and friends

Value: $1,500

Eligibility: Awarded annually to one student entering the first year of the MLIS program and to one student continuing in the program who have achieved high academic standing and demonstrated professional potential.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the School of Library and Information Studies.

May and John Lockhart Career Enhancement Graduate Award in Occupational Therapy

Endowed by May and John Lockhart, alumni of the University of Alberta

Value: $800

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student registered full-time in the final year of a graduate degree program in the Department of Occupational Therapy. The recipient will have satisfactory academic standing and demonstrate involvement in Occupational Therapy related extracurricular activities. Preference will be given to a student from a farm family or rural small business family in Western Canada. Any student in receipt of a scholarship or other award in the current academic year will not be eligible to receive this award. If there are no qualified applicants entering the final year of the program, a student in the first year of the program may be considered.

Application: Eligible students should submit a letter of application to the Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy by August 1st. The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research will request the name of one nominee from the department for final approval.

Doreen M Lougheed (BCom '49) MBA Scholarship

Endowed by Donald D and Doreen M Lougheed

Value: $4,250

Eligibility: Awarded annually on the basis of academic achievement to an outstanding female student, who is a Canadian citizen and an Alberta resident, registered in the first year of the MBA program. The scholarship is granted for two years, subject to review after the first year.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Business.

Eleanor Luxton Historical Foundation Graduate Fellowship

Funded by the Eleanor Luxton Historical Foundation to foster public awareness of the history of Banff and its environs during the period that the Luxton and McDougall families were influential in the community with emphasis on the careers of Norman K Luxton (1876-1962: Banff newspaperman, entrepreneur and friend of the Stoney people), Georgina McDougall Luxton (1872-1965: artist, gardener and granddaughter of pioneer Methodist missionaries), and Eleanor G Luxton (1908-1995: teacher, engineer, historian and collector) in that setting.

Value: $5,000 at the master’s level; $10,000 at the doctoral level

Eligibility: Awarded annually to students registered full-time in a master’s or PhD program in the Department of History and Classics at the University of Alberta for responsible historical research and publication in western Canadian history and in the roles of the Luxton and McDougall families in Banff, the Bow Valley, and western Canada in the 19th and 20th centuries. Among the prominent and relatively unstudied stories of this history are: the history of expedition adventures, including Luxton and Voss’s epic 1901 voyage from Victoria to Fiji in a coastal dugout canoe; the origins of newspaper journalism in western Canada, including EF Luxton’s leadership in the early days of the Winnipeg Free Press and NK Luxton’s editorship of the Banff Crag and Canyon; Eleanor Luxton’s varied career as teacher, design engineer of steam locomotives, museum researcher, scholar, historian, and author; the Luxton and McDougall families’ relations with native communities in western Canada in Morley, the west coast, and Banff Indian Days; the origins of nature conservation in western Canada including NK Luxton’s recovery of the Pablo buffalo heard; and the history of the interactions of bison and human settlements in the Bow Valley and the mountains. Other topics also may be considered. Applicants registered in master's programs normally are eligible to hold this award once during the first two years of their program. Applicants registered in doctoral programs normally are eligible to hold this award once up to and including the fifth year of their program. The number of fellowships awarded will depend on the quality of the applications received. Up to a maximum of three fellowships at the master’s level and/or up to a maximum of two fellowships at the PhD level will be offered each year.

Application: Information and application forms are available from the Department of History and Classics, 2-28 Tory, University of Alberta, Edmonton AB T6G 2E1.

Deadline: May 1 for submission of complete applications and all supporting documents to the Department of History and Classics.

MacAllister Scholarship in Agriculture

Endowed by the MacAllister family in memory of Gault A MacAllister

Value: $1,200

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student in a graduate degree program in agriculture who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and has good academic standing. Students may apply for a second award. Part-time students are eligible for this award.

Application: Information regarding specific application requirements and application forms are available from the Dean, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, 231 Agriculture Forestry. Each eligible department may forward the name of one nominee to the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences office. They will review the department nominations and forward a nomination form and a memo for the one candidate who is being recommended to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.

Deadline: 1 August

Dr John Macdonald Scholarship in Philosophy

Endowed by T Harold Fountain of Calgary, Alberta

Value: $4,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student entering a graduate degree program in the Department of Philosophy on the basis of outstanding work in senior courses in philosophy. The successful candidate will have a GPA of no less than 3.5 and will demonstrate a particular interest in the philosophy of Kant or the field of ethics. The award is restricted to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Although priority will be given to students who did their undergraduate work at the University of Alberta, consideration may be given to graduates of other Canadian universities.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Philosophy.

Elizabeth Russell MacEachran Scholarship

Endowed by the late Dr JM MacEachran in memory of his wife who was the first dietician of the University residences

Value: $7,200

Eligibility: Awarded annually to two full-time students in graduate degree programs in a discipline in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, preferably in the field of Food Science and Nutrition.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science.

Max MacLaggan Scholarship

Endowed initially with a grant from Mrs Esther MacLaggan and then supplemented by donations from friends and former employers

Value: $2,400

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student in a graduate degree program in forestry with particular interest in forest renewal or forest operations.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Renewable Resources.

Cathy MacPhail Career Development Scholarship

Endowed by Bruce MacPhail as a memorial to his wife Cathy

Value: $1,600

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a full-time MEd student in the Adult and Higher Education Program in the Department of Educational Policy Studies. Awarded on the basis of academic excellence and a commitment to career development. The award may be held only once by a student.

Application: Eligible students should apply to the Department of Educational Policy Studies, 7-104 Education North.

Jannetta MacPhail Award

Endowed by colleagues and friends of Jannetta MacPhail, former Dean of the Faculty of Nursing

Value: $2,300

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a PhD student in Nursing who has the highest GPA (at least 3.7) at the time of successful completion of the candidacy examination. The award may only be awarded once to the same individual.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Nursing.

Madsen Biochemistry Thesis Prize

Value: $400

Eligibility: Awarded to the graduate student in Biochemistry who submits the best PhD thesis at the Spring or Fall Convocation in a given year.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Biochemistry.

Bernard C O Mah (Giordano) MBA Award in International Business

Funded by Bernard C O Mah (Giordano), '75 BCom

Value: $1,250

Eligibility: Awarded annually to four students enrolled full-time in the first year of the MBA degree program with the International Business Specialization. Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic performance, work experience prior to entering the program, and GMAT scores.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the School of Business.

Gerald J Maier/NOVA Chemicals Corporation Graduate Recruitment Award

Funded by Nova Chemicals Corporation

Value: $5,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually to five students admissible to a graduate degree program in a department within the Faculty of Engineering or the Department of Chemistry at the University of Alberta. The award is available to students who are engaged in one or more of the following areas of research: polymerization, polymer properties and processing, polymer catalysis, reaction engineering, fluid mechanics, process controls, modeling and simulation of process operations, heat and mass transfer, separation processes, thermodynamics, and other areas related to the chemical and polymer industries. The award is intended to assist with the recruitment of NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship recipients to the University of Alberta. The award also is available to recruit graduate students on student visas who hold major awards similar in value to the NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships.

Application: Application information is available from departments in the Faculty of Engineering or the Department of Chemistry. A description of the research to be undertaken, a transcript of academic record, and the names of three referees must be included.

Deadline: September 15th for submission of nominations from the Faculty of Engineering to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. Check with the department for internal deadlines.

Neil Manning MBA Scholarship in Family Enterprise

Funded by Neil and Susan Manning

Value: $7,500

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student registered full-time in year one or year two of a Master of Business Administration degree program. The recipient will have completed or be enrolled in either SMO 628 (Managing Family Enterprise) or SMO 642 (International Family Enterprise).  Selection will be based on superior academic standing (equivalent to a grade point average of 3.5 or greater on the University of Alberta grading scale) and demonstrated leadership in Business related extra-curricular activities.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Alberta School of Business, MBA Program.

David Marples Eastern European MA Travel Award

Funded by Professor David Marples

Value: $1,500

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student registered full-time in a graduate degree program in the Department of History and Classics with satisfactory academic standing to provide travel funds to visit archives, libraries, or other research centres or attend language training in Eastern Europe (European territories of the former Soviet Union, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Hungary or former Yugoslavia). Preference will be given to students registered in the MA program. A student may only receive the award once.

Application: Eligible students should submit a written proposal and budget justifying their travel plans to the Associate Chair (Graduate), Department of History and Classics by April 30th. In selecting the recipient, the department will take financial need into consideration.

Jacob H Masliyah Graduate Award in Oil Sands Engineering

Initiated with funds from a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Award won by Dr Jacob Masliyah and matched by funds from the Vice-President (Research and External Affairs), University of Alberta, Syncrude Canada Limited, a Syncrude/ASTech Innovation in Oil Sands Research Award won by Jan Czarnekci, and Albian Sands Energy Inc

Value: $4,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually to two students entering or pursuing a full-time graduate degree program in oil sands research at the University of Alberta.

Application: The application process will be administered through departments in the Faculty of Engineering. A description of the research to be undertaken, a transcript of academic record, and the names of three referees must be included.

Deadline: September 15th for submission of nominations from the Faculty of Engineering to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. Check with the department for internal deadlines.

The Right Honourable Don Mazankowski Bursary in Cancer Research

Endowed by Allan O Korchinski

Field of Study: Oncology Research

Value: $1,000; 1 annually

Eligibility: To be awarded annually to a graduate student with satisfactory academic standing who is enrolled in cancer research in the Department of Oncology. Recipient will be selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need and involvement in leadership and community activities.

Application: Student Financial Aid and Information Centre, 2-700 Student Union Building, 492-3483

Deadline: January 15 at 4:30 pm

The Right Honourable Don Mazankowski Bursary in Rehabilitation Medicine

Endowed by the Don Mazankowski Scholarship Fund

Field of Study: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

Value: $1,000; one annually

Eligibility: To be awarded annually to a student with satisfactory academic standing who is enrolled in Physical Therapy, Occupation Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology and Audiology in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Recipient will be selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need and involvement in leadership and community activities.

Application: Student Financial Aid and Information Centre, 2-700 Student Union Building, 492-3483

Deadline: January 15 at 4:30 pm

Don Mazankowski Graduate Scholarship in Nursing

Endowed by the Don Mazankowski Scholarship Foundation

Value: $700

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a full-time student entering a graduate degree program (MN or PhD) in the Faculty of Nursing. Selection will be made on the basis of academic excellence and community involvement and/or leadership.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students (applying in either January or September) will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Nursing on the basis of the information provided in their application documents. In nominating a student for the scholarship, the Faculty of Nursing will take financial need into consideration.

The Right Honourable Don Mazankowski MBA Award in International Business

Funded by The Don Mazankowski Scholarship Foundation and the School of Business

Value: Two awards at $1,200 each (funded annually by both the Foundation and the School of Business)

Eligibility: Awarded annually to one student enrolled full-time in the second year of the international business specialization in the MBA program and to one student enrolled in the part-time program of the international business specialization (regardless of year). Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic performance, work experience prior to entering the program, and GMAT scores.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the School of Business.

MBA/MEng Scholarship in Leadership

Funded by anonymous donors

Value: $2,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student registered in the final year of the MBA/MEng joint degree program. The recipient will be selected on the basis of superior academic performance (grade point average of 3.5 or greater).   Leadership highlighted through involvement and participation in university or community organizations will also be considered.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the School of Business.

BJ McBain Scholarship

Endowed by the estate of BJ McBain

Value: Master's applicants - $14,000; Doctoral applicants - $16,000

Eligibility: One scholarship awarded annually to a graduate student of outstanding academic merit interested in pursuing research in the economics of food and agriculture, for the purpose of encouraging and supporting applied research and development that will be of direct benefit to primary producers of basic food products in Western Canada. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Application: The scholarship is available to incoming or continuing full-time graduate students in the Department of Rural Economy. All eligible students entering the graduate program in Rural Economy will be considered for the award; continuing students are eligible to apply by 31 March. The scholarship may be offered to the same student for a second year. Awards offered for a second year at the Master's level may be offered for a 6-month (value of $7,000) or 12-month period (value of $14,000). Contact the Graduate Committee of the Department of Rural Economy, 515 General Services Building for information and application forms.

Deadline: 31 March

Hugh McCall Graduate Award

Endowed by Frank W Peers

Value: $3,500

Eligibility: One award offered annually to a student registered full-time in a graduate degree program in the Department of Economics, Department of History and Classics, Department of Political Science, or the Department of Sociology whose research is related to US Policy Studies and whose research fits within the strategic research priorities of the Institute for US Policy Studies (IUSPS) at the University of Alberta. The award is to provide assistance for research and travel expenses and the recipient will be selected on the basis of satisfactory academic standing.

Application: Eligible students should submit a letter of application to the Chair of their home department by February 1. Each eligible department will submit the name of one nominee to the Dean, Faculty of Arts by February 15. The Faculty of Arts will make the final selection.

William H McCardell Memorial Scholarship in Forest Science

Endowed by the late William H McCardell

Value: $2,200

Eligibility: Offered annually to a student in a graduate degree program in the field of forestry. Preference may be given to students with particular interest in Forest Ecology or Wildland Recreation.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Renewable Resources.

McClure Award in Nursing

Funded by the Faculty of Nursing 50th Anniversary Scholarship Fund

Value: $400

Eligibility: Awarded to a student on graduation from the MN program on the basis of merit.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Nursing.

McClure Book Prize

Endowed by friends of Miss RE McClure

Value: $350

Eligibility: Awarded to a graduate of the Master of Nursing program who has a satisfactory academic standing and has demonstrated outstanding clinical proficiency in community/public health nursing.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Nursing.

Ruth E McClure Graduate Scholarship

Endowed by Ruth E McClure

Value: $600

Eligibility: Awarded annually on the basis of academic achievement to an outstanding full-time student in, or admissible to, a graduate degree program in Nursing.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Nursing Awards Committee.

Don McColl Graduate Scholarship

Endowed by Phyllis Clark in honor of her husband Don McColl

Value: $2,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually on the basis of superior academic achievement, to a student in a master's or doctoral degree program in Fine Arts or Rehabilitation Medicine. In even-numbered years, the scholarship will be awarded for study in Fine Arts and in odd-numbered years, the scholarship will be awarded for study in Rehabilitation Medicine. In the event that a suitable candidate cannot be found in the specified area, the scholarship may be awarded in the other area. Part-time students are eligible for this award.

Application: There is no application form; the department will consider eligible students and one nomination will be accepted from eligible departments in the area in which the scholarship is to be awarded. The Graduate Scholarship Committee will make the final selection of the recipient.

H Jean McDiarmaid Scholarship

Endowed by a bequest from the estate of H Jean McDiarmaid

Value: $22,000

Eligibility: One scholarship will be awarded annually to a medical student who is has been admitted to a full-time MD/PhD Program in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. The recipient will be selected on the basis of superior academic achievement (minimum grade point average equivalent to 3.5 on the University of Alberta grading scale). The scholarship is available for one year and will be provided to a student registered full-time in the first year of the PhD portion of the MD/PhD program.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the MD/PhD Committee and the Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry will forward the name of the nominee to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research for final approval.

Neil McEwen Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Welding (Materials) Engineering

Endowed by CESSCO Fabrication & Engineering Ltd and International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Local 146

Value:$900

Eligibility: Awarded on an annual basis to a student registered full-time in a graduate degree program in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering whose major field of study and research is Welding Engineering. In the absence of a candidate whose major field of study is Welding Engineering, a suitable candidate from an associated area of study or research such as Materials Processing in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering may be chosen. The recipient will be selected on the basis of first class academic standing. Students in a master’s degree program are eligible to hold scholarships during the first two years of their program and may be offered this scholarship for a maximum of two years. Students registered in a doctoral program are eligible to hold scholarships up to and including the fifth year of their program and may be offered this scholarship for a maximum of three years.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.

JDH McFetridge Graduate Scholarship in Secondary Education

Endowed by Dr Patricia A McFetridge, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Elementary Education, in memory of her husband Dr John Douglas Haig McFetridge (PhD, University of Alberta, 1971)

Value: $3,650

Eligibility: Awarded annually to an outstanding student registered full-time in a doctoral program in Secondary Education whose area of research is in the teaching of English with an emphasis on writing, literature, communication, or multi-media. A recipient may be selected in open competition to hold the scholarship for a second year.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Secondary Education.

William S McGregor Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence

Funded by Mr William S McGregor

Value: $1,000

Eligibility: Awarded to a full-time student in the MBA program who exemplifies exceptional entrepreneurial achievements within the bounds of the Faculty of Business or outside the Faculty while enrolled in the MBA program.

Application: There is no application form; nominations will be requested by the Faculty of Business.

WS (Bill) McGregor MBA Award in Business

Endowed by WS (Bill) McGregor

Value: $1,500

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student enrolled full-time in the second year of a MBA degree program in the Technology Transfer and Commercialization specialization. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of academic performance.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Business.

Hazel McIntyre Summer Research Award

Endowed by former students, friends, and colleagues of Hazel McIntyre, former Director of the School of Home Economics

Value: $2,200

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student in a graduate degree program in Food Science and Nutrition initiating, conducting or completing thesis research. Preference will be given to a MSc student in clinical nutrition. Part-time students are eligible for this award.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science.

Sandy McKinnon Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Nursing

Endowed by family and friends of Sandy McKinnon

Value: $1,100

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a master's or doctoral student in a thesis-based program in Nursing at the University of Alberta who is conducting research in palliative care or ethics in Nursing. Awarded on the basis of superior academic achievement. Part-time students are eligible for the award.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Nursing.

Herbert Marshall McLuhan Graduate Student Award

Funded by the Master of Arts in Communications and Technology Program, Faculty of Extension, in recognition of the 90th anniversary of Professor McLuhan’s birth in Edmonton on 21 July 1911

Value: $1,500

Eligibility: Awarded annually to MACT students in support of approved travel expenses related to research. Support is available for travel to a research conference, symposium, library, archive, museum, etc, where the student will interact with colleagues and receive important information and advice related to the student’s research. As support is available only once during a student’s program, it is anticipated that the travel selected will be a highlight in the student’s research program. Applicants must be actively engaged in research towards a project which has been approved by their supervisor and must have been accepted by a recognized association/organization to present their research as a paper, presentation, poster, panel or symposium participant, or must be planning, organizing, and/or leading a professional or academic colloquium in an area of specialization relevant to their final project. They must demonstrate the relevance of the proposed presentation/activity to the final project. A recipient of the award must submit a short report (200 - 300 words) to the Director at the conclusion of the event. The award is not intended to support routine data collection or to support participation at a conference as an observer. There will be a maximum of 3 awards granted per academic year (1 July to 30 June).

Application: Eligible students with an approved research project and a relevant opportunity as defined above, should confirm their intention with their supervisor, in writing, outlining the following: details of the event, the relationship of the event to project research; the nature of their presentation, paper, poster, leadership, etc; a proposed budget; and date for final report submission. The supervisor will present the applicant’s proposal and documentation to the Program Director, who will present it to the Graduate Student Award Committee, Faculty of Extension.

Professor JB McQuitty Graduate Scholarship

Endowed by Professor JB McQuitty and friends and colleagues of Professor McQuitty

Value: $ 1,150

Eligibility: Awarded annually to two students registered full-time in a MSc or PhD program in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science and/or the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta who are conducting research in bioresource engineering. The recipients will be selected on the basis of academic record (equivalent to a grade point average of 3.5 or greater on the University of Alberta scale).

Application: Eligible students may obtain an application form from their home department and must submit their application to their home department by September 1st. A selection committee, chaired by the Associate Dean of Research, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences or designate, and comprised of equal representation from the Departments of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science and Renewable Resources will consider eligible applicants and will select and forward the names of two nominees to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research for final approval.

McWatters and MacDiarmid Graduate Bursary in Arts

Endowed by Dr Cheryl McWatters and Mr John MacDiarmid

Value: $750

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a full time student registered in a graduate degree program in a department within the Faculty of Arts. The recipient will be selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic standing.

Application: Student Financial Resources Centre, University Bursaries and Emergency Funding, 1-80 Students' Union Building.

Deadline: January 15 at 4:30 pm

McWatters and MacDiarmid Graduate Bursary in Engineering

Endowed by Dr Cheryl McWatters and Mr John MacDiarmid

Value: $750

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a full-time student registered in a graduate degree program in a department within the Faculty of Engineering. The recipient will be selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic standing.

Application: Student Financial Resources Centre, University Bursaries and Emergency Funding, 1-80 Students' Union Building.

Deadline: January 15 at 4:30 pm

Patti and Peter Meekison Bursary

Endowed by friends of Patti and Peter Meekison

Field of Study: Open

Value: $500; one annually

Eligibility: Awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student on the basis of financial need and satisfactory academic standing.

Application: University Bursaries and Emergency Funding, 1-80 Students' Union Building

Deadline: January 15th at 4:30 pm

Mensa and ABC Award in Memory of Harold AB Cartledge

Established by greater Edmonton Mensa and the Edmonton Chapter of the Association for Bright Children in memory of Harold AB Cartledge

Value: $1,850

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student in a post-graduate degree program in the Faculty of Education on the basis of academic achievement, and a commitment to, and course work in, the education of gifted and talented children. Part-time students are eligible to hold this award.

Application: Information regarding specific application requirements and application forms are available from the Department of Educational Psychology, 6-102 Education North.

Deadline: 1 August

Dr Marie Meyer Memorial Research Grant

Endowed by the Zonta Club of Edmonton in memory of a former member, Dr Marie Meyer

Value: $2,700

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student registered full-time in a graduate degree program in the Department of Elementary Education who is focussing on Language Education. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic achievement.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Elementary Education.

University of Alberta Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Master of Design (MDes) Scholarship

Funded by the University of Alberta

Value: $15,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually to four superior candidates who are being newly admitted into a MFA or MDes program at the University of Alberta. Granted for two years (subject to review after the first year). Recipients are required to provide one-half time teaching assistance to the department during the Fall and Winter Session (September to April).

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Departments of Art & Design and Drama.

Dr Ronald Micetich Memorial Graduate Scholarship

Endowed by family, colleagues and friends of Dr Ronald Micetich, Professor of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Faculty member at the University of Alberta

Value: $8,800

Eligibility: Awarded to a student registered full-time in a doctoral degree program in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences who is conducting research in the area of pharmaceutical sciences. Preference will be given to an international student. Awarded on the basis of superior academic achievement (equivalent to first class standing at the University of Alberta – grade point average of 3.5 or greater). A student may apply, in open competition, to hold the scholarship for up to four additional years. When considering an application from a student who has held the award previously, the selection committee will take research output in the form of publications and presentations/abstracts into consideration.

Application: Eligible students will be required to apply to the Pharmacy Graduate Studies Awards Committee in response to the June Competition announcement. In considering a student for the scholarship, the selection committee may take financial need into consideration.

Edna Minton Endowment Fund for Cancer Nursing Research

Value: One student bursary: $10,000 or Two Research Project Grants: Maximum $5,000 each

Eligibility: One student bursary ($10,000) awarded to an applicant who is a registered nurse working on advance practice in oncology nursing, OR two research project grants ($5,000 each) awarded to applicants who are registered nurses and have a principal investigator to support oncology nursing research related to advanced practice. The principal investigator must hold an appointment in, or have an affiliation with, a health care agency, educational institution, or other nursing organization in Alberta.

Application: Information regarding specific application requirements and application forms are available from the Faculty of Nursing, 3rd Floor Clinical Sciences, 492-6251 or the Department of Nursing, Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue, 492-8771.

Deadline: 1 December

Rolf Mirus Graduate Scholarship in International Business

Endowed by family, friends and colleagues of Dr Rolf Mirus

Value: $1,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student enrolled full-time or part-time in the first or second year of the MBA degree program who is taking the international business specialization. Recipients will be selected on the basis of superior academic performance (minimum grade point average of 3.5).

Application: Eligible students should submit a one-page summary directly to the MBA Program office by April 30th each year indicating why they should be considered for this award. In selecting a student for the scholarship, the department may take financial need into consideration.

Dr Josephine M Mitchell Graduate Research Prize

Endowed by the late Dr Josephine M Mitchell, a former student in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Alberta

Value: $5,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a full-time graduate student for outstanding research accomplishment during the course of a master's or doctoral degree program in the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences.

Dr Josephine M Mitchell Graduate Scholarship

Endowed by the late Dr Josephine M Mitchell, a former student in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Alberta

Value: Variable

Eligibility: Awarded annually to students entering or continuing in a full-time graduate degree program in the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of academic performance. Students registered in a master's program may hold the scholarship for one year. Students registered in a doctoral program may hold the scholarship for a second year.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences.

Dr Amit Monga MBA Scholarship in Capital Markets

Funded by Drs Suneeta and Amit Monga

Value: $1,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student registered in the final year of the MBA degree program in the Finance specialization. The recipient will be selected on the basis of superior academic performance (grade point average of 3.5 or greater), and demonstrated excellence in the two finance core courses. Leadership highlighted through various initiatives and activities in the areas of capital and financial markets will also be considered.

Application: Awarded annually to a student registered in the final year of the MBA degree program in the Finance specialization. The recipient will be selected on the basis of superior academic performance (grade point average of 3.5 or greater), and demonstrated excellence in the two finance core courses. Leadership highlighted through various initiatives and activities in the areas of capital and financial markets will also be considered.

Dr Amit Monga MBA Scholarship in Venture Capital

Funded by Drs Suneeta and Amit Monga

Value: $1,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student registered in the final year of the MBA degree program in the Finance specialization. The recipient will be selected on the basis of superior academic performance (grade point average of 3.5 or greater), and demonstrated excellence in the two finance core courses. Leadership highlighted through various initiatives and activities in the areas of venture capital and private equity will also be considered.

Application: Eligible students should submit a one-page summary indicating why they should be considered for this award directly to the MBA Program Office, 2-30 Business, University of Alberta. The deadline for receipt of the one-page summary is April 30th each year.

NR Morgenstern Award

Endowed by the Geotechnical Society of Edmonton in the 20th anniversary year of the founding of the Society in 1968

Value: $1,500

Eligibility: Awarded annually for the best seminar by a graduate student in the Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering Group, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, or for an excellent defence of a thesis in Geotechnical Engineering or Geotechnique. Part-time students are eligible for this award.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

David Morris Graduate Scholarship in Automotive (Mechanical) Engineering

Funded by David Morris in special memory of Lawrence Schienbein

Value: $10,000

Eligibility: Awarded on an annual basis to a student registered full-time in a graduate degree program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering whose major field of study and research is Automotive Engineering. In the absence of a candidate whose major field of study is Automotive Engineering, a suitable candidate from an associated area of study or research in the Department of Mechanical Engineering may be chosen. Students may hold this award for a second or third year.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Deadline: 15 June

Tim and Nancy Muzyka Graduate Award

Endowed by Tim and Nancy Muzyka

Value: $1,500

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student newly admitted to a full-time Master’s or Doctoral program in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation at the University of Alberta whose program of study relates to research and information transfer in physical education and/or movement literacy, with emphasis on the health benefits and health risk reduction in children and youth with special needs. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic qualifications, letters of reference, research potential and the capacity to disseminate research outcomes to the public, professionals and families through innovative methods.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation.

Mathukumalli Narasimharao Bursary

Endowed by Mathukumalli Suseela Subbarao in honor of the memory of her father-in-law, Mathukumalli Narasimharao

Field of Study: Open

Number: Variable

Value: Variable

Eligibility: Awarded to students with satisfactory academic standing enrolled in any year of an undergraduate or graduate degree program at the University of Alberta. Recipients will be selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need.

Application: University Bursaries and Emergency Funding (UBEF), 1-80 Students' Union Building.

Deadline: January 15th

Alwaez Hasan and Rashida Nazarali Scholarship in Ethnomusicology

Endowed in memory of Hasan Nazarali by his family, friends, and colleagues

Value: $500

Eligibility: Awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with superior academic achievement (minimum grade point average equivalent to 3.5 on the University of Alberta grading scale). An undergraduate student recipient must be entering any year of study for a Bachelor of Arts in the Department of Music, with a major or minor in ethnomusicology. A graduate student recipient must be registered in a MA or PhD program within the research area of ethnomusicology. A student registered in a master's program is eligible to hold the award during the first or second year of their program. A student registered in a doctoral program is eligible to hold the award up to and including the fifth year of their program. Selection will be based on academic standing and preference will be given to a student who is studying music in the area of Muslim traditions and cultures.

Ewen Nelson Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Adapted Physical Activity

Endowed by the friends, family, and colleagues of Ewen Nelson in remembrance of Ewen’s dedication to The Steadward Centre, the University of Alberta and the many graduate students he helped and enjoyed working with over the years.

Value: $1,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student registered full-time in a graduate degree program in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation who exemplifies the qualities and values of Ewen Nelson. Selection will be based on superior academic achievement (GPA of 3.5 or greater), and a demonstrated commitment to the advancement of opportunities for persons with disabilities to lead physically active lifestyles.

Qualities and values that exemplify Ewen Nelson: responsible, patient, persistent, team player, unselfish, challenged adversity, composed under pressure, strong work ethic, fine attention to detail, great sense of humor, valued mutual respect, encouraged personal growth and opportunities, and felt it was important to get involved. A favorite quote from his father was, “never deny yourself an experience, but do not make the same mistake twice”.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation.

Bruce Nesbitt Memorial Graduate Award

Endowed by friends and family of Bruce Nesbitt

Value: $900

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student registered in a graduate degree program (MSc or PhD) in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences who is undertaking a project focused on some aspect of Economic Geology. The award is to be used to enable the recipient to attend a conference, short course, or workshop. Part-time students are eligible for this award

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.

University of Alberta Library June Newnham Memorial Graduate Award

Endowed by the Estate of June Newnham

Value: $1,000

Eligibility: One award offered annually to a student entering, or continuing in, a Master of Library and Information Studies degree program at the University of Alberta on the basis of academic merit (grade point average of 3.2 or greater) and/or strong potential for a professional career. The award is to be given as one award and may not be divided. The award may be offered to the same student to a maximum of two awards. Part-time students are eligible for the award.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the School of Library and Information Studies and the Chief Librarian.

Graham Nicholson Travel Bursary

Funded annually by the friends and family of Graham Nicholson

Value: $2,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a student registered full-time in a PhD program in Rehabilitation Medicine who is committed to pursuing a clinician-scientist or academic role and demonstrates a commitment to advance the discipline of assistive technology. The recipient must have an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field and will be selected on the basis of superior academic achievement (equivalent to a grade point average of 3.5 or greater on the University of Alberta grading scale). Preference will be given to a student who is conducting a project in assistive technology in collaboration with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. The recipient must demonstrate a need for travel assistance, or demonstrate their involvement in an international collaborative initiative.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Evelyn and Gene Norville Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Rehabilitation Medicine

Funded by the Evelyn and Gene Norville Scholarship Fund at Edmonton Community Foundation

Value: $1,200

Eligibility: One scholarship to be offered annually to a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is an Alberta resident and who is registered full-time in the second year of a graduate degree program in any department within the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta. The recipient will be selected on the basis of superior academic achievement (equivalent to a grade point average of 3.5 or greater on the University of Alberta grading scale).

Application: There is no application form; the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research will request one nomination from each eligible department (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Speech Pathology and Audiology). The Graduate Scholarship Committee will make the final selection. In nominating a student for the scholarship the departments may take financial need into consideration.

Antoine Noujaim Graduate Scholarship in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Endowed by Dr Antoine Noujaim

Value: $7,100

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a full-time student registered in a master’s or doctoral program in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Awarded on the basis of overall academic excellence and achievements. The scholarship may not be held concurrently with another award whose value is greater than $10,000.

Application: Eligible students should apply to the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3118 Dentistry Pharmacy Building.

Benno E Novak Graduate Scholarship in Engineering Management

Endowed by Mr Benno E Novak, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) and a Diploma in Business Administration both from McGill University, and a Master in City Planning from the University of Manitoba

Value: $750

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a full time graduate student registered in ENG M 530 Engineering Project Management on the basis of superior academic achievement (high capability in project management as evidenced by a grade of 3.5 or higher).

In the event that ENG M 530 is significantly altered from its current content or not available, preference will be given to a graduate student in the Faculty of Engineering who demonstrates superior ability in a course or program that reflects best practices in engineering management.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Engineering. The name of one nominee will be forwarded to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research for final approval.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc Graduate Scholarship

Endowed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc

Value: $1,700

Eligibility: Awarded annually to three students registered full-time in graduate degree programs who are conducting research in scientific, medical or pharmaceutical areas related to pharmaceutical development. One scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student who is registered in a department within each of the following three Faculties at the University of Alberta: Medicine and Dentistry, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Science.

Application: There is no application form; the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research will request one nomination from both the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. For the Faculty of Science recipient, one nomination will be requested from eligible departments as recommended by the Faculty of Science and the Graduate Scholarship Committee will make the final selection.

Master of Nursing Alumni Association Award for Professional Excellence

Funded by the Master of Nursing Alumni

Value: $500

Eligibility: Awarded to the graduating MN student who has demonstrated the greatest achievement in thesis research and potential for research.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Nursing.

Faculty of Nursing MN Scholarship in Nursing

The Faculty of Nursing 50th Anniversary Scholarship Fund

Value: $400

Eligibility: Awarded annually to the student with the highest academic average at the end of the first year of the Master of Nursing program.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Faculty of Nursing.

Nursing - PhD Research Travel Award

Value: Maximum $750; may be awarded twice annually

Eligibility: Awarded to a full-time Nursing PhD student in support of travel to either present a paper, poster, or research proposal to a scientific conference, or to attend a scholarly conference or training program that is deemed to be of significant value to the development of the student's research abilities. Selection criteria, which must be supported by the student's thesis supervisor, are progress in development of a dissertation proposal, quality of research, and the student's research proposal.

Application: Eligible students should contact the Graduate Education Office, Faculty of Nursing, 3-134 Clinical Sciences.

Dianne Oberg Graduate Prize in Teacher-Librarianship

Funded by Dr Dianne Oberg, Chair of the Department of Elementary Education

Value: $1,000

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a full-time or part-time master’s student in the Department of Elementary Education who is majoring in teacher-librarianship and who has completed a minimum of 12 credits of course work. Awarded on the basis of superior academic achievement (a grade point average of 3.5 or greater in the last 12 credits completed) as well as leadership potential and contributions to the educational community.

Application: Eligible students should submit a letter of application and a curriculum vitae to the Graduate Coordinating Committee, Department of Elementary Education, 551 Education Centre South by September 1st.

AD O’Brien Graduate Scholarship in Public Finance

Endowed by colleagues and friends of AD O’Brien upon his retirement in 1999 from his position as Alberta’s Deputy Provincial Treasurer

Value: $4,750

Eligibility: Awarded annually to a full-time student in a graduate degree program in the Department of Economics whose specialization is in Public Finance.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by the Department of Economics.

Oil Service Charitable Organization Graduate Scholarship

Endowed by the Oil Service Charitable Organization (1964 – 1976)

Value: $2,200

Eligibility: Awarded annually to one student registered full-time in the first year of a graduate degree program in each of the following departments: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Pathology and Audiology. The recipients will be selected on the basis of superior academic standing (minimum grade point average equivalent to 3.5 on the University of Alberta grading scale). Preference will be given to students from Alberta or Saskatchewan.

Application: There is no application form; eligible students will be considered automatically by their home department in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research will request the name of one nominee from each of the three departments for final approval.

Outstanding Dissertation Award in Research for Teacher Education

Endowed by an anonymous donor in memory of John and Dorothy Trenerry and all parents who value the place of teachers in education

Value: A commemorative plaque, a $200 cash award, economy return airfare from place of employment to Edmonton plus one night accommodation.

Eligibility: Awarded to the best PhD dissertation in teacher education completed in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. Awarded every two years, in even-numbered years, when a deserving dissertation is nominated; there may be years when no award is given. The recipient will be required to provide a lecture on their dissertation research within one year of notification of award. The lecture will be held in the Centre for Research for Teacher Education and Development (CRTED).

Application: Eligible applicants should submit a copy of their dissertation, a current CV, and a letter of nomination from their supervisor or a member of the supervisory committee that outlines the strengths of the dissertation and its relevance for this award to the Centre for Research for Teacher Education; Faculty of Education, 633 Education Building South. The dissertation must have been completed within two years of the October submission date in the award year.

Deadline: October 1