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

Alex Tutschek FCPA FCA Award for Indigenous Student High School Achievement

Alex Tutschek FCPA FCA Award for Indigenous Student High School Achievement offers two awards to Grade 12 Indigenous students who are enrolled in or accepted into a business program offered by an Alberta college, polytechnic, or university that offers the prerequisite courses required for entrance into the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). Preference is given to students who intend to pursue a Chartered Professional Accountant designation.

Deadline: July 18, 2025
Amount: $1,500 each
For more information, eligibility requirements and to apply please visit the website

Future Leaders in Business & Finance Scholarship

Future Leaders in Business & Finance Scholarship aims to provide support to Canadian students with demonstrated financial need, who belong to racialized groups. Along with the financial bursary, recipients can also benefit from a value-added service. This includes an opportunity for a one-on-one career coaching session with Lumine Group’s Head of Human Resources and/or Director of Talent Acquisition, designed to provide them with additional support on their journey towards achieving their goals.

Deadline: August 8, 2025
Amount: 5 @ $3,000 each
For more information, eligibility requirements and to apply please visit the website

The McCall MacBain Scholarships

The McCall MacBain Scholarships bring together exceptional students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles. McCall MacBain Scholars connect with mentors and participate in an interdisciplinary leadership program while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree at McGill University.

Deadline: Sep. 24, 2025 at 4:00 pm ET
Amount: Varies
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.