The University of Lethbridge distributes almost one million dollars each year in scholarships and bursaries. Entrance scholarships are available for both new High School applicants and new Transfer applicants. Entrance scholarships are based on academic excellence, but many have other criteria such as community involvement, volunteer experience or artistic ability. In the 1998-1999 academic year approximately 390 entrance scholarships were granted. Undergraduate awards are available for students who have studied at the U of L in the previous fall and spring semesters.
Athletic awards are also available for continuing students participating on an intercollegiate team.
3-bedroom apartments are available to single students. Dormitory and apartments are furnished, townhouses are not. This program gives prospective students an opportunity to spend a day with a U of L student and gain a first-hand look at what the University has to offer. Prospective students are paired with U of L students and go to classes in their program of interest. The 'Connections' program runs from the end of September until exams start in December, then again in the second semester from the end of January until exams start in April.