Graduate funding and awards
Before starting your graduate program, make sure you understand your tuition and general fees, and learn about available funding.
Funding
Departmental funding is available on a competitive basis to outstanding students in the form of teaching assistantships, Geography Excellence Awards, Queen Elizabeth Scholarships and Faculty of Graduate Studies Scholarships
MA / MSc students
- Minimum funding for MA & MSc students is $19,000 per 12-month period for up to 24 months.
PhD students
- Minimum funding for PhD students is $21,000 per 12-month period for up to 48 months.
MGIS students
- Departmental funding is not normally awarded to course-based students (MGIS); however, there are scholarship opportunities available.
Scholarship opportunities
In addition to departmental funding, there are numerous opportunities for university and external scholarships and research support competitions. Thesis-based students are expected to apply for scholarship support from a variety of sources, including national agencies such as NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR, Alberta Innovates, or other scholarships and bursaries listed with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. If a thesis-based student receives a major award or scholarship, their departmental support will be adjusted accordingly
Scholarships and awards
Learn more about scholarships and awards available to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Student loans
If you're a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or American citizen, you can apply for a student loan.
Working during grad school?
Have a competing award or assistantship? The Faculty of Graduate Studies can help explain the rules and regulations concerning awards, grants and assistantships graduate students are eligible to receive.