Description of Awards 

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Outstanding Achievement in Science Scholarship

• Up to five (5) scholarships valued at $750.00 each. 

• Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and must have taken a minimum of twenty-four (*24) credits toward their current undergraduate degree by the end of the Winter term.

• Candidates must be enrolled full-time (according to the University of Alberta definition) in the current academic year. 

• Special consideration will be given to well-rounded students with strong academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and recommendation letters. 

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Science Involvement Scholarship

• Up to four (4) scholarships valued at $750.00 each.

• Candidates must have contributed their time to supporting the greater science community. 

• Candidates must demonstrate a combination of volunteerism and leadership. 

• Preference will be given to students who are involved with a recognized COSSA group. 

• Candidates must be in satisfactory academic standing (according to the University of Alberta definitions). 

 

The Future of Science Scholarship

• Up to five (5) scholarships valued at $1000.00 each. 

• Candidates must create a creative and original essay to one of the provided prompts.

• Candidates should demonstrate interest in research and discovery within Science.

• Candidates must be in satisfactory academic standing (according to the University of Alberta definitions).

 

Women in Science Scholarship

• Up to five (5) scholarships valued at $1000.00 each.

• Candidates must identify as female.

• Candidates must create a creative and original essay to one of the provided prompts.

• Candidates should be able to illustrate current inequities and potential avenues of growth for women in science, based on their own personal experiences. 

• Candidates must be in satisfactory academic standing (according to the University of Alberta definitions).

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SCI 5 Professional Development Grants
In a 2012-2013 referendum, Science students voted for the SCI 5 proposal which allowed for the creation of SCI 5 Professional Development grants. These grants help to enable undergraduate students within the Faculty of Science to attend conferences
which aid in their professional development. For the 2023-2024 year, there are $3000 worth of PD grants available, and each student, if selected, is eligible for a maximum amount of $1000.

• Grants are only awarded to activities that occur before the end of August 31st.

• Grants are NOT awarded to certain activities including:

  • Activities where participants receive academic credit.

  • Activities organized by student groups.

• Students are only eligible to receive up to one grant per degree.