University of Alberta

If you are interested in applying for any of the school specific scholarships below, your applications must be submitted to this institution’s Undergraduate Awards Office. Please contact them for further application details.


Angela Nicoli-Griffiths CPA Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually to a student from rural Alberta (outside Edmonton and Calgary) with superior academic achievement entering the first year of studies (after completion of the pre-professional year) of the Bachelor of Commerce degree program majoring in Accounting. Recipient will be selected on the basis of academic standing.

Selection made by the University of Alberta Undergraduate Awards Office.


Chartered Professional Accountants Academic Excellence Scholarship


CPA Education Foundation Outstanding Achievement Award in Management Accounting


CPA Education Foundation Rick Cormier Memorial Award

First half awarded to a first year student of an undergraduate degree program at the U of A who plans to enter B Comm program at the School of Business after completion of a preprofessional year, preference given to student with demonstrated financial need. Second half contingent upon satisfactory academic standing and admission to the School of Business.

Selection made by the University of Alberta Undergraduate Awards Office.


CPA Education Foundation Scholarship in Accounting


CPA Graduating Scholarship in Accounting

This award is given to a student who is graduating from the Bachelor of Commerce Program. A specialization in Accounting including the completion of a minimum of three senior accounting courses is required. Superior academic achievement in the Business program is required.

Selection made by the University of Alberta Undergraduate Awards Office.


David Sharpe Memorial Bursaries

Awarded annually to three students entering the third or fourth year of a Bachelor of Commerce degree program majoring in Accounting who are registered in or who will be registering in the co-op program. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of demonstrated financial need with preference given to students with superior academic achievement.

Selection made by the University of Alberta Undergraduate Awards Office.


Dr. Michael Gibbins International Study Award


Elvin Christenson FCA Memorial Scholarship in Accounting

To be awarded annually to two students with superior academic achievement entering the third or fourth year of an undergraduate program in the School of Business who intends to major in Accounting and work towards a career as a Chartered Professional Accountant. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic standing and demonstrated financial need.

Selection made by the University of Alberta Undergraduate Awards Office.


Harry Schaefer FCA Award in Accounting


Ken Kouri FCA and Jennifer Kouri Award in Accounting


Ken Lemke Memorial Scholarship

To be awarded annually to one student with superior academic standing transferring to year 2 (after completion of the pre-professional year) or year 3 (after completion of their required second-year coursework at another postsecondary institution) in the School of Business. Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic standing with preference given to those with a demonstrated financial need. This award is renewable for a second year providing the student maintains superior academic standing, declares an Accounting major and registers in ACCTG 414.

Selection made by the University of Alberta Undergraduate Awards Office.


Lane Daley FCA Scholarship in Business


Morgan Award in Accounting


Peter Kule FCA Scholarship in Business


Larry Swonek CPA Education Foundation Award

Awarded to an Alberta high school graduate with satisfactory academic standing entering the first or second year of an undergraduate degree program in the School of Business who intends to pursue a career in the CPA Profession. Recipient will be selected on the basis of demonstrated involvement in university sports, campus student organizations, or community volunteering. Preference will be given to a student not otherwise receiving an award in the same academic year.

Selection made by the University of Alberta Undergraduate Awards Office.


Richard Haskayne FCA Graduate Scholarship

To be awarded annually to a graduating student with superior academic standing in the School of Business whose major focus during their degree program has been in the area of finance, or who have majored in accounting with a strong emphasis on finance. Recipients must display an intention to pursue a CPA designation. Selection will be based on academic standing.

Selection made by the University of Alberta Undergraduate Awards Office.


Robert Card CPA Memorial Scholarship in Accounting

To be awarded to a student of superior academic achievement who is entering the third year of a program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Commerce, specializing in accounting who intends to proceed to the CPA program.

Selection made by the University of Alberta Undergraduate Awards Office.


The CPA Scholarship in Business


The CPA Transfer Scholarship


Walter Nobbs FCA Scholarship in Business

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