Study at the Chinese University of Hong Kong: Admission Scholarships 2026

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) offers admission scholarships to both local and non-local new undergraduate students on the basis of their excellent academic or non-academic performance. It will close soon, quickly read and submit your application now!

1. Overview

The value of each Admission Scholarship ranges from HK$5,000 to a full-tuition coverage. Many of the Admission Scholarships are renewable for the normative period of study programme subject to satisfactory academic progress. Some of the Admission Scholarships will also include an allowance of up to HK$66,000 per year.

Non-local students from other regions with any academic qualifications which meet undergraduate admission requirements.

Click here to check the undergraduate admission requirements.

You only need to submit the application for admission through the guidance.

There is no need for the students to apply for these scholarships. The University will identify qualified new students and inform the selected students of the scholarship offers.

Click here to check the important dates.

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Study at the University of Bristol: Think Big scholarship 2026

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The Think Big international scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students could help you fund your UK study at the University of Bristol. The University of Bristol invested up to £5 million in Think Big scholarships to help international students come to Bristol in 2026.

1. Overview

Think Big undergraduate scholarships are valued at £6,500 and £13,000 for up to four years of study.

Think Big postgraduate scholarships are valued at £6,500, £13,000 and £26,000 for your first year of study.

You can apply if you:

– have already applied to start an eligible course in September 2026;
– and you are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes.

You do not need to have received an offer to study before submitting an international scholarship application.

Click here to check the eligible courses for undergraduate students or postgraduate students.

Apply using the international scholarships online application form.

By completing the application form, you will be considered for all the Think Big Scholarships for which you are eligible. 

The application process is the same for all University of Bristol international scholarships. The terms and conditions are also the same.

You can find more details about this in our guidance on how to apply for international scholarships.

DateEvent
21 October 2025Scholarship applications open at 10:00am UK time
10 April 2026Think Big Scholarship applications close at 10:00am UK time
Late May 2026Think Big outcomes shared
Late May 2026Think Big Offer Holder deadline to accept Scholarship
July 2026Scholarship award letters shared with successful applicants
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Study at the University of Manchester: Global Futures Scholarships 2026

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The University of Manchester offers more than 300 awards to international students starting their studies in September 2026. The total value of scholarships offered will be more than £6 million and are open to students applying for undergraduate and master’s degrees.

Undergraduate awards

1. Award details

Each award comprises £10,000 for the first year of study with a further £10,000 in the second and third years. Continuation of the award is conditional on attainment of 60% in final exams and assessments each year. Scholarships will be awarded as a discount on published international tuition fees.

1) Applications will be considered from international fee-paying students domiciled in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam.

2) To be considered as domiciled, you must have predominantly lived there during the last three years.

3) You must be applying for direct first-year entry in 2026 and have, or be working towards, one of the following qualifications:

–  A-Levels (including international A-Levels)
– Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
– IB Diploma
– Integrated Programme (Singapore)
– STPM (Malaysia)
– UEC (Malaysia)
– Indian Standard XII (when taken in an eligible South East Asian country)

4) You must have a conditional or unconditional offer to study a full-time course at Manchester and submit an online scholarship application form by 21 April 2026.

5) Applications will be assessed on any previous exams, predicted grades in the above-listed qualifications and the strength of the personal statement.

6) You must be self-funded (not sponsored).

7) You must have selected The University of Manchester as your ‘Firm’ UCAS choice by 29 May 2026.

Not eligible

1) Applicants for Medicine (MBChB), Dentistry (BDS), Architecture, or any courses with an integrated foundation year.
2) Applicants who’ve previously studied at a higher education institution or high school in the UK.
3) Applicants for blended and distance learning programmes.

The above is provided as a summary so make sure that you download and read our full terms and conditions (Word, 290KB). 

You must submit an online scholarship application form by 21 April 2026.

The form will be emailed to all offer-holders who’re considered eligible.

All successful applicants will then be notified by 22 May 2026.

Master’s awards

1. Award details

These scholarships of £10,000 will be awarded based on academic excellence and the quality of your online application form.

Scholarships will be awarded as a discount on published overseas tuition fees

1) Applications will be considered from international fee-paying students domiciled in: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam.

2) To be considered as domiciled, you must have predominantly lived there during the last three years.

3) You must hold an unconditional or conditional offer to study a full-time, on-campus master’s course at The University of Manchester starting in September 2026; and submit an online scholarship application form by 30 April 2026. The form will be emailed to all eligible offer-holders.

4) You’ll be considered based on academic merit and the quality of your scholarship application, but also with a balance by gender, domicile and course in the allocation of the awards.

5) You must be self-funded (not sponsored).

Not eligible

1) Applicants for MBA, MPhil, Master of Architecture (MArch), Architecture and Urbanism (MA), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Clinical Medicine and Dentistry degrees.

2) Some ‘Master’s by Research’ courses are also ineligible (see terms and conditions below).

3) Applicants who’ve studied a bachelor’s degree outside of the eligible countries in South East Asia.

4) Blended, part-time and distance learning programmes (including programmes hosted by one of The University of Manchester’s Global Centres).

The above is provided as a summary but please ensure that you download and read our full terms and conditions (Word, 288KB). 

You must hold an unconditional or conditional offer to study a full-time master’s course at Manchester and submit an online scholarship application form by 30 April 2026.

The application form will be available once you’ve applied for an eligible course and received an offer.

All successful applicants will be notified by 1 June 2026.

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Study at the University of Bonn: Deutschlandstipendium scholarship 2026/27

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The Deutschlandstipendium scholarship was introduced across Germany in 2011. The University of Bonn and the University of Bonn Foundation, together with their sponsors, have been involved in the scheme since winter semester 2013/14, with the foundation responsible for awarding and administering the scholarship program.

Interested in applying for a Deutschlandstipendium scholarship at the University of Bonn? Here you will find all you need to know about the scheme and its application criteria.

1. Overview

The scholarship provides a monthly sum of EUR 300 (EUR 3,600 a year, funded 50/50 by sponsors and the federal government).

To apply, you will need to have been admitted to or enrolled at the University of Bonn.

The scheme is open to:
– All students who have enrolled for a degree program (bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, State Examination, Church Degree, magister’s degree) at the University of Bonn,
– All high school graduates and prospective students looking to begin a degree at the University of Bonn in the near future.

You cannot apply:
– If you have exceeded the standard period of study (funding beyond the end of this period can be separately applied for),
– If you already receive over EUR 30 a month in performance-based funding,
– If you are pursuing a doctorate.

1)  Very good study achievements at school or university
– High school graduates must have an average Abitur grade of 1.5 or higher.
– Bachelor’s and master’s students must be able to demonstrate an average grade of 2.3 or higher from their studies to date.

2) Social engagement outside school or university

The application period for winter semester 2026/27 runs from April 15, 2026 to May 18, 2026.

Only application including all required documents can be considered!
Submit the below documents through this link.

Required:

– Declaration of participation (to be found on the application server)

– Curriculum vitae in table form

– University entrance qualification

– Full transcript of records covering your studies to date (extract from BASIS; not required for applicants who have not yet started their studies)

Required – if available:

– Credentials (vocational certificates, job references)

– Certificate of enrollment (Certificate of enrollment (also for BAFöG)) – (if already received, else to be submitted after starting your studies – no funding will be paid out beforehand!)

Voluntary supporting documents:

– References and certificates from internships and part-time jobs

– Proof of voluntary/social engagement, particular skills, awards, prizes, stays abroad, etc. (engagement can only be counted if proof is provided)

– Application for funding beyond the standard period of study (see Important downloads)

*The only document that high school graduates are permitted to submit later is their Abitur certificate, which must be sent in by email by July 17, 2026. Everything else must be submitted beforehand. If you will not receive your Abitur certificate until after July 17, 2026, please contact university before applications close.

Jennifer Brauweiler
deutschlandstipendium@uni-bonn.de

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Study at the University of Tokyo: Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship 2026

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This is a program through which students are able to study at a Japanese university with a scholarship from the Japanese government, specifically the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Monbukagakusho (MEXT)). Through this program, UTokyo only accepts students as “Research students” and “Undergraduate students”. For details, be sure to refer to the Application Guideline corresponding to the year for which you are applying.

1. Category

1) Research student:
Master’s, Doctorate and Professional Degree Programs (regular graduate student) or graduate international research student.

2) Undergraduate student:
Regular undergraduate student(*)
(*)Each undergraduate student will be enrolled at a preparatory school designated by MEXT for a one-year intensive course in the Japanese language and other subjects necessary for preparation for proceeding to university.  The preparatory course lasts for one year. A grantee who has completed the preparatory education will go on to a university designated by MEXT upon passing its entrance examination.
The university whose examination a grantee will take is decided by MEXT in consultation with the university and the preparatory school and in comprehensive consideration of the results of the academic examinations in the primary screening held in his/her home country, academic achievement at the preparatory school, the grantee’s proposed major subject, and the receiving capacity of the university. Therefore, please note that applicants who wish to enter UTokyo may not necessarily be able to take the entrance examinations for UTokyo.

Both of the 2 types below should be applied for before coming to Japan.

1) Embassy Recommendation
Applications for this category are made directly through Japanese embassies or consular offices outside Japan.Scholarship recipients are recruited and initially screened by the Japanese embassy (or consulate general, depending on the country). Because the application process differs according to the country in which the Japanese embassy is located,please inquire at the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country for details.

Japanese Embassies and Consular Offices (MOFA)

Applicants who have passed the preliminary examination conducted by their Japanese embassy or consular office and wish to enroll in UTokyo are required to contact the appropriate Graduate School concerned, to confirm the conditions and documentation needed to submit an application as the conditions vary depending on the Graduate School. Please use links below for contact details of the Graduate Schools of UTokyo.

*Applicants should contact the Graduate School of their choice ONLY after they have passed the preliminary screening at the embassy of consular office.

*If you require an acceptance letter, *please contact the department office in the contact information below (not your prospective host researchers):
*Please note that some graduate shcools set their deadline for issuing an acceptance letter earlier than the designated deadline by MEXT.
Make sure to check the deadline from the website of the graduate school which you wish to enroll in.

Link to “Contact Information of Graduate School”
Link to “Special Notes for Applicants”

2) University Recommendation
For this category, UTokyo selects and recommends research students directly to MEXT as candidates for the Japanese government scholarship. The majority of applicants will be international students on inter-university student exchange agreements. Since the period of application varies depending on the Graduate School, please contact the relevant department in the Graduate School of your choice.

List of Graduate Schools

STUDY IN JAPAN (Japan Student Services Organization, JASSO)

Information on the MEXT Scholarship (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan)
(Mostly in Japanese / Application Guidelines also available in English)

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Study at the University of Liverpool: Liverpool Advancement Scholarship 2026

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For entry in September 2026, the Liverpool Advancement Scholarship offers a generous tuition fee discount to high-achieving international students from select countries.

If you’re a new student from an eligible country who hasn’t studied with University of Liverpool before, you could be eligible for a generous tuition fee discount of £5,000.

1. Eligible countries

If you’re from one of the following countries, you may be eligible for this scholarship:

  1. Indonesia
    2. Malaysia 
    3. Nigeria 
    4. Pakistan
    5. South Korea
    6. Thailand 
    7. Turkey
    8. Vietnam. 

To receive this scholarship, you’ll need to:

– Pay tuition fees for the course yourself at the international rate
– Hold nationality from one of the countries listed above
– Study on campus in Liverpool
– Accept your offer of a place and pay your tuition fee deposit by the advertised deadlines.

We won’t be able to offer you this scholarship if you:

– Studied at University of Liverpool International College or Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)
– Will be studying online
-Are having your fees paid by a sponsor, such as a government, commercial organisation or employer, on your behalf
-Are joining a PGCert, Professional Doctorate (including DDSc awards), MPhil, MArch, MRes or PhD.

No application is required. The scholarship is automatically awarded to all eligible students who meet the criteria. Once the Admissions team receives and processes a student’s undergraduate results, the award will be confirmed in their official offer letter.

Students who have applied for or intend to study part-time will have any tuition fee discount they are eligible to receive applied on a pro-rata basis over the duration of their course. For example, a student studying over two years would receive 50% of the tuition fee discount in each year.

Students who do not yet have their final results and subsequently achieve a First Class undergraduate degree may be eligible to upgrade to the Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates. In such cases, they would receive an increased tuition fee discount of £7,000.

This award holds no exchangeable cash value. The institution reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship at any time, including if programme capacities are reached.

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Study at the Queen Mary University of London: Global Talent Scholarship 2026

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Queen Mary University of London is delighted to offer Global Talent Scholarships worth up to £12,000 for highly qualified undergraduate offer holders joining us in September 2026. The Scholarship is available to all international students with an offer for an eligible programme*.

1. Overview

Level: Undergraduate
Course: All*
Country/Region: All
Value: up to £12,000
No. of awards: Unlimited
Deadline: N/A

1. Students must have exceeded their offer as outlined in the table below, or the overseas equivalent.

2. Hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate programme for September 2026 intake* 

3. Have international fee status  

Standard Offer 

GTS requirement
(A Levels) 

GTS requirement
(IB) 

A*AA 

A*A*A 

38 (HL: 666) 

AAA 

A*AA 

37 (HL: 666) 

AAB 

AAA 

36 (HL: 666) 

ABB 

AAB 

34 (HL: 665) 

BBB 

ABB 

32 (HL: 655) 

Global Talent Scholarships are awarded automatically to international students who meet the eligibility criteria outlined above* – there is no application or registration process. The scholarship is worth £3,000 per academic year, up to a total of £12,000 over a standard four-year degree. The first £3,000 will be deducted from your tuition fees when you enroll in your first year. The scholarship is renewable each year, subject to achieving an average of 65% or above in your academic results (this requirement must be met in each academic year for the scholarship to be renewed in subsequent years).

  1. You must have achieved the required A level grades or overseas equivalent
    2026 Undergraduate Overseas Equivalences [PDF 181KB].
  2. Senior Status LLB offer holders with a 1st class degree (or equivalent) will be considered for a Global Talent Scholarship. 
  3. This scheme is available only to students who apply for and enrol on an eligible course taught at Queen Mary in the 2026/27 academic year. Scholarships cannot be deferred to subsequent years of study.
  4. Your fee status must have been confirmed as ‘Overseas’ by Queen Mary and must remain ‘Overseas’ throughout the programme. This award is not available to applicants assessed as ‘Home’ for fee status purposes, regardless of domicile. 
  5. You must be fully self-funded.
  6. You must be enrolled on a full-time programme.
  7. You must not be in receipt of any other Queen Mary scholarship, tuition fee discount (including the Queen Mary alumni discount or partner university discount), or a full-fee scholarship from any other source.
  8. If you are awarded the scholarship, it will be deducted directly from tuition fees payable to the University. You must be able to finance the remainder of your tuition fees and living expenses. 
  9. Scholarship offers will be made by our Admissions office at point of offer. Recipients will be notified via their applicant portal.  
  10. The scholarship will be confirmed when your admissions status is ‘unconditional firm’ (UF) and you enrol at Queen Mary. 
  11. The scholarship is awarded by Queen Mary in line with the eligibility criteria and application requirements published above. We reserve the right to withdraw the scholarship if your fee status changes to Home or if you otherwise become ineligible for the award.  
  • 1) BSc Accountancy 
  • 2) LLB English and French Law
  • 3) BDS Dentistry
  • 4) BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene
  • 5) MBBS Medicine 
  • 6) MBBS Medicine Malta   
  • 7) Degree Apprenticeships
  • 8) Foundation Programmes (standalone and integrated)
  • 9) Study Abroad and Exchange Programmes
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Study at the University of Sheffield: International Undergraduate Scholarship 2026

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The University of Sheffield is offering scholarships of £2,500 for each year (subject to a 60% average) of your undergraduate degree. The maximum value is £10,000 for four year programmes.

1. Scholarship Form

The scholarship will be awarded automatically as a tuition fee discount to eligible students with no additional application form required. 

– You must commence your studies of an undergraduate degree at the University of Sheffield in September 2026. All undergraduate degree courses are included except for Medicine (A100/A101) and Dentistry (A200).

– You must choose the University of Sheffield as your firm or insurance choice before 4pm (UK time) on 3 June 2026.

  1. The scholarship is applicable to each subsequent academic year of study, subject to achieving 60% (wmg) or above and achieving a minimum of 120 credits in the previous academic year. The scholarship is not applicable to any compulsory or optional years in industry, work placements or year abroad.
  2. You must enter a degree programme at the University of Sheffield in year 1. If you are entering in year 2 or year 3, you would be eligible for this scholarship, providing you are not receiving a scholarship/award as part of a collaborative programme with your home institution.
  3. The scholarship will be awarded automatically if you choose the University of Sheffield as your firm or insurance choice before 4.00pm (UK time) on 3 June 2026 – no additional scholarship application is required in the first or any subsequent years.
  4. The scholarship cannot be awarded in conjunction with any other scholarship or discount offered by the University unless explicitly stated.
  5. The scholarship cannot be awarded in conjunction with any funding (full or partial) from an external sponsor**, excluding a loan, which has to be paid back in full. If you are receiving a loan (which has to be paid back in full) from an organisation to which we offer a discount, you are not able to combine this scholarship with the discount – the most valuable award will take precedence.
  6. Students who are studying at the University on a non-USIC Foundation year are not eligible for this scholarship.
  7. The scholarship will take the form of a tuition fee reduction only.
  8. You must be self-funded and classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes.
  9. You must not be a sponsored student*.
  10. The scholarships are for full-time students only. Students studying online or via distance learning are not eligible for a scholarship.
  11. For scholarship purposes all MArch programmes are considered as postgraduate taught programmes and are not eligible for this or any undergraduate scholarships.
  12. This scholarship cannot be deferred to a future year of entry. If you decide to defer entry to another year you forfeit this award.
  13. It is your responsibility to ensure you receive any funding you are eligible for. Funding cannot be backdated to previous years regardless of eligibility. 

* A sponsored student is defined as being an individual in receipt of a total sum of funds from either the University or an external organisation** that matches or exceeds the original tuition fee required by the University.

** Government or governmental organisation – international, national or regional; research council; charity; private enterprise; or any similar organisation.

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Study at the University of London: GREAT Scholarships 2026

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GREAT Scholarships 2026, launched by the British Council’s Study UK campaign together with a number of other UK universities, supports students from 18 countries to access world-class UK higher education opportunities.

The Study UK campaign is offering scholarships from 71 UK universities to students across 18 countries around the world. It offers an exciting opportunity for students from these countries to get financial support to pursue postgraduate study in the UK. The scholarship programme offers awards of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing 1-year postgraduate study in the UK. The scholarship amount will be deducted from tuition fees.

1. Eligible programmes

All full-time postgraduate taught (on campus) programmes beginning in September 2026 are eligible. Part-time and two-year programmes are not eligible.

To be considered for an award, applicants must:

– Be an overseas fee-paying student.
– Hold an Indonesian or Pakistani passport.
– Hold an offer for a 1-year postgraduate taught programme at SOAS University of London beginning in September 2026.

Awards will be based on a combination of academic merit and the information given on the application form.

The GREAT Scholarships are sponsored by SOAS University of London and the British Council.

If you are successful in your application for this scholarship, you will be required to pay the CAS deposit of £4,000 as part of the conditions to accept the award. The CAS deposit is only refundable in a limited set of circumstances. 

You should be mindful of this if you are accepting this scholarship with a conditional offer.

You can apply for multiple scholarships and discounts, but only one can be accepted and applied to your tuition fees. Scholarships and discounts (e.g. alumni, family, or partnership discount) cannot be combined, so if you’re successful in more than one, you will need to choose the option with the highest value.

The application deadline is 11:59pm (BST) 24 May 2026 .

Step one: apply for your programme

To apply for a postgraduate degree, please see our How to Apply guidance.

Step two: apply for the scholarship

To apply for this scholarship, please complete our online application form by 24 May 2026. This is separate from your course application. 

Please note that you must already hold an offer to study at the university in order to be eligible for the scholarship.

For enquiries regarding your programme application procedure, please email mastersadmissions@soas.ac.uk.
If you have questions or would like to find out more, please contact mn40@soas.ac.uk.

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Study at the University of Alberta: International Entrance Scholarships 2026 

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Did you know that one in five first-year students receives a scholarship?  Whether you’re a scholastic achiever, community leader or well-rounded student, the U of A awards $52 million each year in undergraduate scholarships, awards and financial support to all kinds of students.

Learn about the application-based scholarship opportunities below and see what may be available for you. Not sure what scholarships you’re eligible for? No problem! Fill out the single scholarship application and based on your background, experiences, academics and interests, the U of A will assess you for a match to the following and many more.

1. Overview

You must apply to an undergraduate degree program before you can apply for any entrance scholarships.

The deadline for application-based scholarships is January 10. 

President’s International Distinction Scholarship

Each year 25 students with a superior admission average and demonstrated leadership qualities entering their first year of an undergraduate degree on a student visa permit receive up to CAN $120,000 (payable over 4 years).

Chan Pang Kuen Memorial International Distinction Scholarship

Students with a superior admission average and demonstrated leadership qualities entering their first year of an undergraduate degree on a student visa permit receive up to CAN $120,000 (payable over 4 years).

International Leader Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes and rewards well-rounded applicants with superior academics based on their leadership roles and accomplishments in their school, community organizations, extracurricular activities or even in their workplace. Recipients may receive up to CAN $15,000.

May Quon Undergraduate Scholarship

Students with a superior admission average and self-declared financial need entering their first year of an undergraduate degree on a student visa permit who are Chinese or Hong Kong citizens could receive up to CAN $100,000 (payable over 4 years).

Cora Martinson International Scholarship

Students with superior academic achievement entering any year of an undergraduate degree program at Augustana Faculty on a student visa permit could receive up to CAN $56,000 (payable over 4 years). Selection is based on academic standing with preference given to students with indicated financial need.

University of Alberta Global Citizen Scholarship for IB Diploma International Students

Students with superior academics, strong International Baccalaureate Diploma academic standing, indicated financial need and demonstrated leadership who will be entering their first year of an undergraduate degree program from Aga Khan Academies operating under the AKA agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, who will be studying in Canada on a student visa permit could receive up to CAN $53,000 per year for a maximum of 4 years.

Check out some of the tips about how to apply or visit  scholarship application form to get started.

To request more information for this scholarship, please contact welcome@ualberta.ca.

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