University of Calgary International Scholarships
University of Calgary awards, scholarships, and bursaries available for undergraduate and graduate students, including entrance awards, continuing awards, and government-funded scholarships.
About the University of Calgary International Scholarships
The University of Calgary offers a wide array of scholarships, awards, and bursaries designed to help students finance their education, reduce student loan burdens, and recognize academic excellence. Administered through the Office of the Registrar, these financial opportunities span entering high school students, transfer students, continuing undergraduate students, Juris Doctor students, Doctor of Medicine students, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students, and graduate students.
For entering high school applicants, awards include High School Prestige Awards and High School Entrance Awards, such as the President's Admission Scholarship which requires a final admission average of 95.00 percent or higher. High school applicants gain access to award applications within 24 hours after submitting their admission application.
Continuing undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate bachelor's degree program at the University of Calgary, having completed a minimum of 9.00 academic units in each of the most recent Fall and Winter terms with a minimum GPA of 2.00. Continuing award selections begin in late June.
Alberta Student Aid awards are also available to eligible students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons, and Alberta residents. These include the Jason Lang Scholarship, Louise McKinney Scholarship, Indigenous Careers Awards, Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship, Laurence Decore Awards for Student Leadership, and the Lois Hole Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship.
Students apply for awards directly through the My Financials section of the Student Centre by submitting available award applications. Award payments are typically split equally between the Fall and Winter terms and are disbursed via direct deposit or applied directly to student accounts.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Comprehensive financial support options covering entrance, continuing, and graduate levels.
Automated consideration for automatic awards such as the President's Admission Scholarship upon meeting admission thresholds.
Integrated student management system via the Student Centre for tracking applications and disbursements.
Dedicated funding tracks for Alberta residents, Indigenous students, and international applicants.
Structured payment disbursement schedules split across Fall and Winter terms.
What the Scholarship Covers
Eligibility Requirements
7 requirements
Documents Checklist
6 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Log in to the Student Centre using your UCID and password.
Navigate to the My Financials page.
Click on Apply for Undergraduate Awards under the Awards and Scholarships section.
Review open applications and submit the application for each available awards competition.
Check for award status updates and view payment details in the Student Centre.
Application Timeline
July 1
Alberta Student Aid Applications Open
Applications for Alberta Student Aid awards and scholarships open.
Late June
Continuing Award Selection
Selection process begins for undergraduate continuing awards.
October 10
Fall Term Award Refund Payout
Undergraduate award overpayments refunded by direct deposit for the Fall term.
February 10
Winter Term Award Refund Payout
Undergraduate award overpayments refunded by direct deposit for the Winter term.
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Enable browser pop-ups before attempting to access the Apply for Undergraduate Awards link in the Student Centre.
Submit your direct deposit information early under the My Financials section to avoid delays in receiving scholarship refunds.
Verify that you have completed the required unit minimums and grade point averages before the selection periods begin in late June.
Check the Awards Calendar regularly to stay informed on upcoming application deadlines.
Complete the Canadian Indigenous Student Information section and check the documentation requirement box if applying for Indigenous-specific awards.
Important Links & Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions - click any to expand
Log in to your Student Centre, navigate to My Financials, and click on Apply for Undergraduate Awards to submit applications for available competitions.
International students are eligible for award applications that do not specify Canadian residency requirements.
Undergraduate award payments are typically split equally between the Fall and Winter terms, with direct deposit refunds processed on October 10 for Fall and February 10 for Winter.
No application is required. You will automatically receive the award if you meet the final admission average of 95.00 percent or higher.
Check the Official Website
This scholarship typically opens around July. Confirm the current cycle and deadline on the official portal.
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