The University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship offers fully funded Master’s and PhD opportunities for international students who wish to study at one of Canada’s leading universities.
The scholarship provides financial support that covers tuition fees and living stipends for successful candidates. The funding is renewable annually until the completion of the program, ensuring students can focus on their research and academic development without financial pressure.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Research Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Not Specified
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Scholarship Details
The University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship provides an opportunity for international students to pursue advanced studies through a fully funded research position at the university. The opportunity is hosted in the lab of Alexa Ferdinands, PhD, RD, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences – Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science.
Selected students will participate in a community-based qualitative research project focused on food literacy among young people in Edmonton. The research will examine how youths understand nutrition and health, how they make food-related decisions, and how their surrounding food environments influence their choices.
This project is designed for students who are interested in public health nutrition, qualitative research methods, and community-engaged research. The position provides strong mentorship, hands-on research experience, and an opportunity to contribute to impactful research that supports youth health and nutrition awareness.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- Possess a completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Demonstrate a strong interest or prior experience (research or industry) in food literacy among youths
- Show the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a research team
- Have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition coverage for the duration of the program
- Annual living stipend to support daily expenses
- Funding for research activities
- Support for conference participation and academic travel
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants should prepare:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Short statement of interest
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Alberta Graduate Scholarship:
- Interested candidates should send their CV and a short statement of interest via email to [email protected]
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the available positions are filled
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview
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