Canadian Human Rights and Multiculturalism Alberta Study Award 2025

In recognition of Alberta’s centennial and the contributions and experiences of our diverse population, the Minister of Alberta Community Development established the Alberta Award for the Study of Canadian Human Rights and Multiculturalism. 

To encourage graduate studies that will create value for Albertans by promoting informed thinking about Canadian human rights, cultural diversity, and multiculturalism. To support the pursuit of studies in Canadian human rights, cultural diversity, and multiculturalism and building capacity to undertake human rights or multicultural work in Canada.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 30, 2025
• Value$10,000 - $15,000
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorAlberta Student Aid
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

• Masters Level - $10,000 
• Doctoral Level - $15,000

Requirements

Applicants must be:

• a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident of Canada or Protected Person under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, (Visa students are not eligible),
• enrolled as a full-time graduate student (Master’s or Doctoral level) at an Alberta public post-secondary institution,
• enrolled in a program of study that supports the purpose of the scholarship, and
• planning to do research within a Canadian context and will ultimately benefit Albertans.

Note: The scholarship is only open to students pursuing graduate studies.

Selection Process

Recipients will be selected on the basis of the applicant’s information as provided on the application form, post-secondary transcript, the essay, and curriculum vitae.

Successful applicants will receive their award after Alberta Student Aid confirms their enrolment in graduate studies.

Application Documents

Applicants must submit the following:

• a completed application form,
• all official post-secondary transcripts,
• an essay, and
• a resume.

The essay is the most important component of the application and has the greatest impact on the selection process. Please feel free to consult with your academic adviser.

Application Deadline

November 30, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Alberta Student Aid on cfr.forms.gov.ab.ca to apply

For more details, visit Alberta Student Aid Scholarship webpage