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Alberta residents who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons may apply. Visa students are not eligible. You must be enrolled full-time in a graduate program at an institution outside Alberta for both fall and winter terms in the current academic year.
Up to 15 awards are available each year: seven master's scholarships of $15,000 and eight doctoral scholarships of $20,000. Doctoral students who have not previously completed one year of graduate studies are only eligible for $15,000.
The award honours Calgary lawyer, parliamentarian, and senator Sir James Lougheed and supports Alberta graduate students studying outside the province, anywhere in the world.
The Sir James Lougheed Award of Distinction awards Up to $20,000 (15 winners).
November 30, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Canada; Alberta; Full-time; Graduate. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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