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

Flight 302 Legacy Award
On March 10, 2019, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed near Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, claiming the lives of all 157 people aboard. Victims represented 35 nationalities, including 18 Canadian citizens, as well as permanent residents and others with ties to Canada. The flight was en route to Nairobi, where many of the passengers were scheduled to take part in the United Nations environmental conference. This award honours the memory of the Canadian victims of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in a visible and meaningful way, by supporting students enrolled in programs aligned with the victims’ interests and passions for environmental and humanitarian causes.

Deadline: July 9, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET
Amount: $10,000 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.