The Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES) is a government-funded scholarship for outstanding Master’s and doctoral students studying in Alberta, Canada. International students with valid study permits are eligible, making the award particularly useful for international graduate students.
At the University of Alberta, the scholarship is currently valued at $12,000 CAD and is paid as a one-time award. It is not automatically renewable.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful recipients may receive:
– $12,000 CAD at the University of Alberta
– One-time payment
– Support for Master’s or doctoral studies
– Recognition of academic excellence
– Eligibility for both domestic and international students
The general Alberta Student Aid information lists AGES awards in the $11,000–$15,000 range, depending on the institution.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants generally must:
– Be enrolled in a Master’s, doctoral or eligible graduate program.
– Be studying at an eligible Alberta post-secondary institution.
– Be living in Alberta while studying.
– Be enrolled full-time or meet the applicable course-load requirement.
– Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or international student.
– Demonstrate strong academic achievement.
At the University of Alberta, current students generally need a minimum 3.3 GPA over their most recent 15 units, although academic contributions and previous awards may also be considered.
Required Documents
Depending on the institution, applicants may need:
– Academic transcripts
– Proof of graduate enrollment
– Curriculum Vitae
– Research or academic achievements
– Supporting documents requested by the faculty or awards office
Application Deadline
For the 2026–2027 award cycle at the University of Alberta, the faculty nomination deadline is November 13, 2026. Applicants should contact their graduate faculty because internal deadlines may be earlier.
How to Apply
AGES is generally administered through participating Alberta universities and colleges. Students should contact their institution’s Graduate Studies or Student Awards Office for the application or nomination procedure.
At the University of Alberta, faculties nominate eligible students for the regular AGES award.
Conclusion
(Apply Now) The Government of Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship 2027 provides valuable financial support to high-achieving graduate students in Alberta. With awards of up to $15,000 depending on the institution and eligibility for international students, AGES is an excellent funding opportunity for Master’s and doctoral students already studying in Alberta.
Important: AGES is not a general scholarship that applicants outside Canada can use to fund a new move to Alberta. Students must be studying and living in Alberta while enrolled.