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

RSM Pathways Experience and Power Your Education Canada Scholarships
The RSM US Foundation awards five business and technology students with a scholarship annually in Canada, and an invitation to an RSM information session.

Date: Friday, Mar. 6th, 2026
Time: 12pm – 4:30pm ET/ 10am – 2:30pm MT/ 9am – 1:30pm PT
Register here! Deadline to apply: Friday, February 27

Power Your Education Canada Scholarships

The RSM US Foundation awards five business and technology students, and the scholarships will be paid on behalf of the awarded student, directly to the college or university they attend.

Deadline: February 28, 2026
Amount: 5 at $7,500 each
For more information, eligibility requirements and to apply please visit the website

RBC Next Step Scholarships

The RBC Next Step Scholarships offer 3 unique opportunities designed to support Canadian learners and youth at every stage of their educational and career journeys.

- The RBC Ignite Scholarship will award 500 scholarships annually valued up to $1,500 each to help youth access new skills and training.
- The RBC Elevate Scholarship will award 40 scholarships annually valued up to $15,000 each to help individuals attend post-secondary education.
- The RBC Reimagine Scholarship will provide 100 scholarships annually valued up to $5,000 each for individuals seeking upskilling or reskilling opportunities to grow in their current career, or transition into a new field.

Deadline: Varies - please refer to the website for details
Amount: Varies
For more information, eligibility requirements and to apply please visit the website

Pattison Media Equity Scholarship

Pattison Media Ltd. is pleased to provide up to four (4) scholarships to deserving students enrolled in Journalism studies as of January 2026. The goal of these scholarships is to award them to underrepresented groups in the journalism industries including those who are:

• Indigenous Persons
• Persons with disabilities
• Members of visible minorities
• Women

Deadline: February 20, 2026
Amount: Up to 4 awards at $2,500 each
For more information, eligibility requirements and to apply please visit the website

Jack Boan Student Essay Competition

The Justice Emmett Hall Memorial Foundation invites students to submit essays to the 2026 Jack Boan Student Essay Competition. The intent is to foster Canadian health economics and health policy research among undergraduate and graduate students. The competition is publicized in French and English through undergraduate and graduate programs in economics, health policy, health administration, health law, community and public health and applied health research programs across Canada, the Canadian Association of Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) network, and other local applied health research networks.

Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Amount: Varies
For more information, eligibility requirements and to apply please visit the website

Merck Canada Indigenous Student Scholarship
The Merck Canada Indigenous Student Scholarship aims to make a meaningful contribution to the educational opportunities available to Indigenous students throughout Canada, and provide financial assistance and support to Indigenous students who wish to or who are currently pursuing higher education. This scholarship will support students that are entering or already enrolled in their first Bachelor degree.

Deadline: March 5, 2026 at 1:00 pm EST
Amount: 8 at $5,000 each
For more information, eligibility requirements and to apply please visit the website

Ad Standards Scholarship

The Ad Standards scholarship honours Robert E. Oliver, Ad Standards’ first president and a pioneer of Canadian advertising self-regulation. Mr. Oliver played a key role in developing the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, sat on various charity boards, and was an accomplished student and public educator.

Scholarships are offered to post-secondary students who are enrolled in an undergraduate Advertising or Marketing program at a Canadian university or college. Successful applicants demonstrate academic excellence, a commitment to volunteerism, and an interest in pursuing a career in advertising or marketing.

Deadline: March 12, 2026
Amount: 3 at $2,500 each
For more information, eligibility requirements and to apply please visit the website

Borderless AI HR Scholarship

Borderless AI offers an annual scholarship in support of students who care deeply about people and the future of work. This scholarship is eligible for students enrolled in HR related programs at accredited institutions.

Deadline: April 15, 2026 11:59 pm
Amount: $2,000
For more information, eligibility requirements and to apply please visit the website

The Early Childhood Educator Bursary Program

The Early Childhood Educator Bursary Program (ECE) provides financial support to help students complete their Early Learning and Child Care certificate at an Alberta-approved institution and get certified as a Level 2 Child Care Educator. To be eligible to apply for and keep this bursary, applicants must be accepted into an approved Alberta ELCC certificate program at an Approved Institution with a start date between July 15, 2025 and January 15, 2028. Please refer to the website below for full criteria details.

Deadline: Not specified - please inquire with abecebursaries@norquest.ca directly
Amount: $10,000
For more information, eligibility requirements and to apply please visit 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.