Alberta Award for Study of Canadian Human Rights and Multiculturalism

In recognition of Alberta’s centennial and the contributions and experiences of our diverse population, the Minister of Alberta Community Development established the Alberta Award for the Study of Canadian Human Rights and Multiculturalism.

To encourage graduate studies that will create value for Albertans by promoting informed thinking about Canadian human rights, cultural diversity, and multiculturalism. To support the pursuit of studies in Canadian human rights, cultural diversity, and multiculturalism and building capacity to undertake human rights or multicultural work in Canada.

Applicants must be:

• a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident of Canada or Protected Person under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, (Visa students are not eligible),
• enrolled as a full-time graduate student (Master’s or Doctoral level) at an Alberta public post-secondary institution,
• enrolled in a program of study that supports the purpose of the scholarship, and
• planning to do research within a Canadian context and will ultimately benefit Albertans.

Note: The scholarship is only open to students pursuing graduate studies.