External Awards

External Award Opportunities

Mount Royal University students are eligible to apply for a variety of award opportunities offered through external organizations. These awards are competitive as they may also be offered to post-secondary students attending universities across Alberta or Canada.

External awards are not administered by Mount Royal University; applications or requests for more information must be submitted directly to the organization administering the award (unless otherwise stated). Please refer to the list below for current external opportunities with upcoming deadlines. If you require a confirmation of enrolment letter for your external awards application, please complete the online confirmation of enrolment request.

Upcoming External Awards Deadlines

The Child of Divorce/Single Parent Household Scholarship
The Miller Law Group Scholarship for college students whose parents are divorced or separated is crucial because it addresses a specific and often overlooked need within the academic community. By targeting students from divorced or separated families, the scholarship acknowledges the unique financial and emotional challenges they may face, which can impact their educational pursuits.

Deadline: November 30, 2024
Amount: $1,000
For more information, eligibility requirements and to apply please visit the website

Hong Kong Canada Business Association Calgary Scholarship
Each year the Hong Kong Canada Business Association (“HKCBA”) Calgary Chapter awards scholarships for post-secondary students. This year the scholarship is to support Calgary university/college students in realizing their dreams of studying or working in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong, renowned as a vibrant global city, has long been recognized as a hub for professional development, academic excellence and cultural enrichment. It services as a gateway between East and West, blending rich cultural heritage with a dynamic business environment. Whether you are considering working, studying or travelling, Hong Kong has much to offer.

Deadline: December 7, 2024
Amount: Varies
For more information, eligibility requirements and to apply please visit the website

The Pathy Foundation Fellowship

The Pathy Foundation Fellowship is a 12-month experiential-learning program in youth leadership and community engagement. Each year, up to 12 selected Fellows receive state-of-the-art training, extensive support, and $50,000 in funding to support their growth as leaders, make a meaningful impact in a community they care about, and acquire skills that will benefit them for a lifetime. This is the only program in Canada that provides young people with a fully-funded opportunity to dedicate a year of their early career to a project they are passionate about, in any field, sector, and community across the world.

Deadline: December 15, 2024
Amount: Varies
For more information, eligibility requirements and to apply please visit the website

Information session on the Bursary for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN) Program

Administered by RhPAP, BIEN provides funding to internationally educated nurses (IENs) as they complete bridging training required to practise as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or a registered nurse (RN), in exchange for a period of time spent working in rural Alberta following graduation. Students currently enrolled in an approved IEN bridging program at Mount Royal University, NorQuest College, or MacEwan University can apply to receive up to $30,000 to support their studies.

Join RhPAP on Nov. 21 at 12:00 pm MST for a virtual information session on BIEN, including program details, eligibility criteria, and the application process. To attend this virtual information session, please register through the website

External Award Websites

To search for other award opportunities offered by external institutions you can also use these websites and databases.

Searchable awards databases

Awards for Indigenous students

Awards for students experiencing disabilities

Other external awards websites

If you have information on an external award that you would like to advertise here, please contact Student Awards, Office of the Registrar at awards@mtroyal.ca

Graduate Studies Award Opportunities

There are several awards offered through external organizations to provide funding support to students who wish to pursue graduate studies. These external awards are not administered by Mount Royal University; applications or requests for more information must be submitted directly to the organization administering the award (unless otherwise stated). Please refer to the list below for resources on external graduate award opportunities.

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