A renewed program is available to Continuing Student Scholarship recipients who are attending spring courses at Ambrose. Up to half of your award can be allocated toward spring course tuition and the other portion can be allocated toward fall tuition.

This initiative is to assist our continuing students with the cost of education. Please contact financialaid@ambrose.edu to implement.

Remember to apply for Financial Aid by June 1.

Information is available on Financial Aid homepage or more on the FA News blog. Application is on your Student Account / Finance page. 

🎓 Four Financial Tips for Ambrose Graduates

1. Understand Your Student Loan Repayment
If you used student loans, take time now to learn what repayment will look like. Knowing your repayment schedule, interest, and available supports will help you build a strong credit history as you transition into post‑grad life.

2. Continuing to Graduate School? Explore Your Funding Options
Every institution has its own scholarships, bursaries, and assistantships. Visit your future school’s financial aid & awards webpage and connect with their team early. You can also look into external opportunities such as the Knowledge First Financial Graduate Scholarship Awards.

3. Build a Spending Plan That Fits Your Next Step
Whether you’re job‑hunting or already employed, having a plan for your money is key. Tools like the Credit Counselling Society budget calculator and the Government of Canada budget planner can help you map out your income, expenses, and goals.

4. Want Money Coaching? We’re Here for You
The Financial Aid & Awards Office offers one‑on‑one money coaching — and we’re open all summer. Book an appointment to talk through budgeting, repayment, or any financial questions you have as you move into this next chapter.

Scholarships next Fall for Undergrads and Seminary - apply today!

For full time students - Go to MyAmbrose/Student/Forms

Need $ for school? Awards next Fall for Undergrads and Seminary - apply today!

For full time students - Go to MyAmbrose/Finance/Financial Assistance

Leadership scholarships are open from January 5 to February 5 - apply today!

Laurence Decore Award For Student Leadership Scholarship - $1,000

Be involved in either student government or student societies, clubs or organizations, or involved in student organizations at the provincial or national level or in non-profit community organizations

Apply Now

Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship - $2,000

Have shown outstanding leadership, especially in the area of disability, and/or initiative to improve the lives of other people while attending Ambrose

Apply Now

The scholarship recognizes and rewards Alberta post-secondary students for their academic achievements and encourages them to continue in their undergraduate or professional program of study.

Value

$1,000

Deadline

Fall:  September 30 or
Winter:  January 21

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible an applicant must:

• Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person (visa students are not eligible),
   
• Be an Alberta resident and to be considered an Alberta resident one of the following conditions must apply:
  • one parent, or legal guardian has maintained permanent residence in Canada for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies and be residing in Alberta, or
  • Alberta is the last place the student has lived for 12 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies, or
  • the student’s spouse/partner has maintained permanent residence in Alberta for 12 consecutive months prior to the person attending post-secondary.
     
• Be enrolled full-time in the second or subsequent year of an undergraduate program at a publicly funded post-secondary institution in Alberta,
   
• Have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.5 on a 4.0 point scale based on an 80% full course load in the previous fall and winter terms.

Note: A term is defined as a study period of up to 17 weeks in length. Co-op work terms, internships or exchange programs may be eligible as long as these programs are a mandatory component of the undergraduate or professional program.

Students are not eligible for a Jason Lang Scholarship if they:

• Are enrolled in a one year certificate program,
• Do not return to a publicly funded post-secondary institution in the fall or winter terms of the next academic year,
• Already received the Jason Lang Scholarship in the same academic year (fall semester)
• Are recipients of a Louise McKinney Scholarship for the same period of study, or
• Have received the lifetime maximum of three Jason Lang Scholarships.

Nominees must be enrolled at eligible Alberta public post-secondary schools (includes publicly-funded colleges, technical institutes, universities and private colleges accredited to grant degrees). 

Apply Now

Did you know that the Government of Canada provides Financial Literacy programs? 

They do! Here is some helpful information on Financial Basics. For more information, see Money and Finances.

e-Learning videos — Financial Basics

These eight e-learning videos complement the Financial Basics workshop material. They are an easy and accessible alternative way to boost financial knowledge and plan a more secure financial future. You can use them as part of a Financial Basics workshop, or watch them on your own.

The first seven videos cover topics such as budgeting, credit, debt, saving and investing, financial planning and protecting yourself from fraud. The eighth video gives tips and answers questions about planning and delivering the best Financial Basics workshop.

The Financial Basics e-Learning Project was jointly developed by The Chang School at Ryerson University and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada with the assistance of the Ontario Securities Commission.

Module 1: How do I prepare a budget?

Module 2: How do I live within my means?

Module 3: Understanding credit

Module 4: Dealing with debt

Module 5: Saving and investing

Module 6: Do you have a financial plan?

Module 7: How to protect yourself from financial fraud

Module 8: Workshop delivery tips

Please contact financialaid@ambrose.edu if you have any questions.

The Indigenous Careers Award is designed to encourage Indigenous Albertans (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) to pursue and complete post-secondary studies in certificate, diploma, applied degree and bachelor's degree programs.

Award Value

$2,000 per semester / maximum of $4,000 in an academic year

Credential Types

Students must be enrolled in a certificate, diploma, applied or bachelor’s degree program.

All program bands are eligible for the Indigenous Careers Award.

To Receive This Award

• The Fall 2025 and/or Winter 2026 term (a term is defined as a study period of up to 17 weeks in length),
• At least 60% of a full course load (40% of a full course load if you are a student with a documented permanent disability). 
• Have satisfactory academic standing, as determined by the school.

You must also meet all of these eligibility criteria:

• Be a Status Indian/First Nations, Non-Status Indian/First Nations, Métis or Inuit and be able to provide a copy of proof of Indigenous ancestry
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or have protected person status under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Be a resident of Alberta.

Application Deadline

• Fall - November 5
• Winter - February 5

Indigenous Careers Award Application 

Please submit applications and/or inquiries to:

Roxanne Poelstra
Manager, Financial Aid & Awards

financialaid@ambrose.edu
(403) 410-2938

Book an Appointment

If you received any Ambrose Financial Aid bursaries or Continuing Student scholarships for this year, please  Thank your Donor | Ambrose University. This is an opportunity for you to connect with the person or people that were part of helping you prepare for success on your Ambrose journey.

There are some sample letters to serve as a template of how to structure your thank-you letter. You can choose between sending a letter or a video. We have also provided some talking points for you to take advantage of here: Submit Your Letter | Ambrose University.

THANK YOU!! 

The scholarship recognizes and rewards Alberta post-secondary students for their academic achievements and encourages them to continue in their undergraduate or professional program of study.

Value

$1,000

Deadline

September 30, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible an applicant must:

• Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person (visa students are not eligible),
   
• Be an Alberta resident and to be considered an Alberta resident one of the following conditions must apply:
  • one parent, or legal guardian has maintained permanent residence in Canada for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies and be residing in Alberta, or
  • Alberta is the last place the student has lived for 12 consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies, or
  • the student’s spouse/partner has maintained permanent residence in Alberta for 12 consecutive months prior to the person attending post-secondary.
     
• Be enrolled full-time in the second or subsequent year of an undergraduate program at a publicly funded post-secondary institution in Alberta,
   
• Have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.5 on a 4.0 point scale based on an 80% full course load in the previous fall and winter terms.

Note: A term is defined as a study period of up to 17 weeks in length. Co-op work terms, internships or exchange programs may be eligible as long as these programs are a mandatory component of the undergraduate or professional program.

Students are not eligible for a Jason Lang Scholarship if they:

• Are enrolled in a one year certificate program,
• Do not return to a publicly funded post-secondary institution in the fall or winter terms of the next academic year,
• Are recipients of a Louise McKinney Scholarship for the same period of study, or
• Have received the lifetime maximum of three Jason Lang Scholarships.

Nominees must be enrolled at eligible Alberta public post-secondary schools (includes publicly-funded colleges, technical institutes, universities and private colleges accredited to grant degrees). 

Apply Now