University of Lethbridge Sir James Lougheed Award of Distinction 2026

The Sir James Lougheed Award of Distinction honours the Calgary lawyer, parliamentarian, senator, and cabinet minister who served in federal parliaments in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This award recognizes academic excellence and provides Alberta students in graduate programs with the opportunity for studies outside of Alberta at institutions anywhere in the world. Each year up to fifteen (15) students may be eligible for these awards.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 30, 2026
• Value$15,000 - $20,000
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorUniversity of Lethbridge
• City to studyLethbridge
• School to studyUniversity of Lethbridge
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

$15,000 - $20,000

Requirements

Applicants must be:

• a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Person (visa students are not eligible)
• an Alberta resident
• enrolled as a full-time student in the current academic year for both fall and winter terms in a graduate program at an institution outside of Alberta

For more information and application, click here.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

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