Black Students Highlight Page
Excellence in Action
Connect. Access. Celebrate. This page is your pathway to a rewarding University of Alberta experience and a community where you can be part of Black excellence in action.
Our Commitment
"The U of A continues to identify and act on opportunities to support the thriving of Black students, faculty and staff with the goal of creating lasting, systemic change. These actions will be led by Black voices and centred on Black experiences, and be actioned with clear and transparent accountability of senior leaders." - Report on 10 Calls to Action by the Collective of Black Student Groups at the University of Alberta
HISTORY
The story of Black students and faculty at the U of A is an inspiring record of pioneering achievement and significant, enduring contributions. This success continues and is driven by a positive, collaborative momentum toward a truly inclusive academic experience.
PROGRAMS
Dedicated to cultivating the next generation of Black leaders and innovators, this section compiles key resources and programs essential for academic and professional success. Whether you are a prospective graduate student, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a researcher focused on anti-racism, these links connect you with scholarships, specialized training, and knowledge hubs designed to support your journey and amplify your scholarly contributions.
The Anti-Racism Lab supports a collaborative, comparative, international research program that examines decolonization and intersectional institutional racism in universities in Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Finland, and Sweden. Research collaborators are committed to formulating decolonial and antiracist policies and practices aimed at changing institutional cultures, pedagogical approaches, and processes to transform universities into spaces for developing and advancing social justice. Learn more
RESOURCES FOR BLAck students
Curated by the Black Students' Collective, this page features services and resources vital to the academic advancement and meaningful participation of Black students within the University of Alberta community.
Scholarships + Awards
The Office of the Registrar administers over $50 million each year in scholarships, awards and financial support to undergraduate students.
If you're not sure what type of support you need or are eligible for, check the Financial Support Timeline Guide, or speak to an advisor with the Student Service Centre.
Black-led Research Network Initiative
The Black-led Research Network Initiative (BRNI) aims to build capacity for Black researchers and enhance Black research excellence at the University of Alberta.
Safety, Health + Wellness Services
Academic success is deeply connected to students' personal well-being, physical safety and mental health.
Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures
The Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures micro-course explores some of the major histories, migrations, artists and activists that have contributed to the presence and survival of Black people in Canada. This on-demand micro-course tracks Canada’s evolving relationship to Blackness and Black people, while inviting learners to reflect upon the ways Canadian views of race and multiculturalism have influenced Black communities throughout the country.
Register todayPersonnes noires au Canada: histoire, présence et avenir antiraciste
Le cours retrace l’évolution des relations du Canada avec la noirité et les personnes noires, tout en invitant les personnes apprenantes à réfléchir à la manière dont les conceptions canadiennes de la race et du multiculturalisme ont influencé les communautés noires à travers le pays.