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Name of Award Donor Number of Awards Value Award Criteria
Audrey Cuthbertson Bursary Anonymous 1 Up to $1250 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Humanities.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Preference will be given to a single parent.
Audrey Krassman Memorial Bursary in Accounting Estate of Audrey Darlene Krassman 1 up to $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business with an Accounting concentration
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Austrian Embassy Book Prize Austrian Embassy 1 Book 1 Offered annually to an undergraduate student in any faculty.
2 Outstanding merit in a 400- or 500-level German literature course
3 Academic record otherwise satisfactory
Autonomy Systems (Canada) Ltd. Scholarship in Computer Science Verity Canada 1 $5000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering the final year in Computer Science.
2 Academic merit
Autonomy Systems (Canada) Ltd. Scholarship in Software Engineering Verity Canada 1 $5000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering the final year in Software Engineering.
2 Academic merit
B.C Land Surveyors Foundation H. R. Goldfinch Memorial Award British Columbia Land Surveyors Foundation, from donations in the name of H. Roy Goldfinch who died in 1996.  Although Mr. Goldfinch retired from the Land Title Office in Victoria in 1979, he continued as mentor to land surveyors, lawyers, students and articled pupils from a research desk at the Victoria Registry up until the time of his death (almost seventy years). 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Geomatics Engineering program
2 Academic merit and the candidate must have attained a grade point average of not less than 2.60 in the previous academic year
3 Must be enrolled in ENGO 579: Survey Law and ENGO 500: Geomatics Engineering Project in their final year
4 Selected a topic dealing with cadastral land studies for the ENGO 500 project
5 Completed their secondary schooling in the province of British Columbia.
B.J. Seaman Scholarship Anonymous donation in recognition of B.J. Seaman's participation in bringing the Flames Hockey team to Calgary.  This scholarship has been augmented by a matching donation from Mr. B.J. Seaman. 1 up to $2000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year.
2 Academic merit
Barbara and Murray Smith Scholarship in Canadian Politics Nova Chemicals, Inc., the Varsity Conservative Party Riding Association, and a matching allocation from the Faculty of Social Sciences.Ìý This award is made in recognition of the distinguished service that Murray Smith made as the Member of the Legislative Assembly from Calgary-Varsity and his constant support for initiatives of the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà during the years he served as Minister of Labour, Minister for Gaming and Minister of Energy. 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering final year in the Faculty of Social Sciences majoring in Political Science and focusing on Canadian politics
2 Academic merit
Barnabas Bursary Weekend University students, alumni and friends 1 $500 1 Offered annually to a mature undergraduate part-time student in the Faculty of Communication and Culture
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Completed a minimum of four half courses in the Weekend University program
Bechtel Refinery Engineering Award Field Law, Barristers & Solicitors, on behalf of Bechtel Canada Inc. in appreciation and recognition of their 50-year lawyer/client relationship 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Schulich School of Engineering
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Belgian Government Book Prize Belgian Government Embassy 1 Book 1 Offered annually to an undergraduate student in any faculty.
2 Highest standing in any 400- or 500-level French literature course of the 17th, 18th or 19th century
3 Academic record otherwise satisfactory
Bell Mobility Bursary Bell Mobility Inc. 1 $3000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any Faculty
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Must be registered full time, but need not be carrying a full course load.
Bernice Dornan Prize in Inorganic Chemistry Friends, family and colleagues of Bernice Dornan.
Established in honour of Bernice Dornan, a former technician in the Inorganic and Physical Chemistry teaching laboratories at the University of Calgary.		 1 up to $750 1 Offered annually to the undergraduate student obtaining the highest standing in an elementary Inorganic Chemistry course.
Bert Marcuse Memorial Bursary Family, friends and colleagues of Bert Marcuse 1 up to $400 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Faculty of Social Work
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Preference given to a student who has demonstrated an interest in gerontology
Beth Israel Players Award The Calgary Foundation - Beth Israel Players Scholarship Fund 1 $1000 1 Offered to a continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Fine Arts. On a rotating basis to the Department of Drama, the Department of Music and the Program of Dance
2 Year 1: outstanding achievement and attitude in drama Year 2: outstanding achievement and attitude in music Year 3: outstanding achievement and attitude in dance
Bettina Fournier Award Family, friends and colleagues of Bettina (Betty) Fornier
Established in memory of Bettina (Betty) Fournier, an instructor at the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà since 1978 and one of the founding faculty members of the Faculty of General Studies (now Faculty of Communication and Culture) until her retirement in 1996.		 1 up to $250 1 Offered annually to an undergraduate student in any faculty.
2 Best essay or submission in another medium such as dance, poetry, video in a Women's Studies course
Big Rock Brewery Scholarship Big Rock Brewery's
Funds raised from Big Rock Brewery's University Lecture Series		 6 $1000 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students who have completed at least one full year of studies.  Must be registered full time but need not be carrying a full course load
2 Academic merit
3 Field of Study will be determined annually.
Bill and Irene Bell Bursary Bill and Irene Bell 2 up to $2000 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in any faculty
2 Acedemic merit
3 Financial need
Biology Students Association Bursary Biology Students Association 1 $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year.
2 To be eligible for this award a student must have been a member of the Biology Students Association during the year of award application.
3 Must be registered full time, but need not be carrying a full course load.
4 Financial need
5 Academic merit
Birks Family Foundation Bursary Birks Family Foundation 1 $2000 1 Offered annually to a student entering second year in the BEd (Master of Teaching Program).
2 Financial need
3 Preference will be given to a student that demonstrates significant experience with and wishes to further their knowledge of English as an additional language pedagogy by having either experience with additional languages, or enrolling in an ESL course in the fourth semester of the MT program, or requesting a field placement in additional language situations. Students must provide a career goal statement (500 words) and an academic reference from the Associate Dean (Division of Teacher Preparation).
Matt Bjarnason Memorial Prize Geology Club, Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ` 1 up toÌý $150 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year of the Geology program.
2 Best all-around student in the third year of the Geology program.
Board of Governors Bursary Board of Governors at the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà 1 Up to $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Board of Governors Scholarship Board of Governors at the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà 1 up to $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty
2 Academic merit
Board of Governors Tuition & Fees Scholarship Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà 1 $1500 plus tuition and fees 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty.
2 Academic merit
Bond Family Scholarship Ron and Shirley Bond 1 up to $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in a combined degree program offered in conjunction with the Faculty of Humanities.
2 Academic merit.
Bow Fort Chapter I.O.D.E. Bursary Bow Fort Chapter I.O.D.E., Calgary 1 $250 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Art.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
BP Canada Energy Company PLM Bursaries Funded by an endowment established by Amoco Canada Petroleum Company Ltd. 2 up to $1400 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business concentrating in Petroleum Land Management
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
BP Canada Energy Company Scholarship in Geology BP Canada Energy Company 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the fourth and final year of a BSc Honours program.
2 Geology (Honours)
3 Academic merit.
4 Program should emphasize courses related to petroleum exploration (stratigraphy, edimentology, paleontology and geologically oriented computer applications).
BP Canada Energy Company Scholarship in Geophysics BP Canada Energy Company 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Faculty of Science majoring in geophysics
2 Academic merit
3 Extra-curricular activities
BP Canada Energy Company Scholarships in Business BP Canada Energy Company 2 $2500 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business.
2 Accounting, Finance or Marketing.
3 Academic merit.
4 Students must not be receiving money from another source.
BP Canada Energy Company Scholarships in Engineering BP Canada Energy Company 2 $2500 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students enrolled in the Schulich School of Engineering at the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà in a petroleum related program
2 Academic merit
3 Extra-curricular activities
Brian Collins and Joah Atkinson Memorial Award Established by friends and family of Brian Collins and Joah Atkinson.
Brian, in his graduating year at the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ, was the captain of the U of C Rugby Football Club and always demonstrated leadership, respect, enthusiasm and encouragement		 2 up to $1500 1 Offered annually to one male and one female continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in any faculty at the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ.
2 The awards are based on demonstrated involvement in sports with preference given to students who have played rugby.
3 Students must have exhibited outstanding citizenship through volunteering or community service that supports the development or encouragement of others.
4 The recipients selected will have maintained a minimum grade point average of 2.60.
British Columbia Land Surveyors Foundation Award Corporation of Land Surveyors of the Province of British Columbia 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Geomatics Engineering program
2 Academic merit and the candidate must have attained a grade point average of not less than 2.60 in the previous academic year
3 Must either be registered as a student with the Association of BC Land Surveyors, OR
4 Be enrolled in ENGO 500: Geomatics Engineering Project, ENGO 579: Survey Law and ENGO 581: Land Use Planning, and have selected a topic dealing with cadastral land studies or high precision surveying
5 Preference is given to students who have completed high school in British Columbia
Bruce Walter Runge Memorial Bursary Walter Runge, Chicago; Marcia and Alexandra Runge, Calgary; in memory of Bruce Walter Runge, their son, husband and father 1 up to $1200 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Faculty of Social Sciences with a major in Geography in either the BA or BSc program.
2 Undertaken studies in earth sciences with an emphasis on sustainable land use and environmental impact. Applicable courses:  GEOG 313, 321, 327, 391, 405, 409, 413, 417, 421, 429, 433, 513, 517, 519, 527, 535, 597, 599.
3 Academic merit
4 Financial need
5 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Bryan I. Dreger Award Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors, friends and colleagues 1 up to $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Geomatics Engineering program who has completed secondary schooling within the province of Manitoba.
2 The award is based on academic merit and the candidate must have attained a grade point average of not less than 2.60 in the previous academic year.
C.D. Watson Nursing Scholarship Jane Desrochers 1 $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Faculty of Nursing.
2 Academic merit
3 Demonstrated proficiency in client care.
C.U.S. - Mike Johnson Memorial Award The Commerce Undergraduate Society in memory of the late Mike Johnson 1 up to $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student registered in the Haskayne School of Business at the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà with a minimum grade point average of 2.90.
2 Minimum grade point average of 2.90.
3 The recipient must have made a positive contribution to a Haskayne School of Business student organization or position, including:  Commerce Undergraduate Society, Commerce Internship, Business Day, AIESEC, Business Action Research, Business Investment Group, Haskayne School of Business Council, student representative on the General Faculties Council, Intercollegiate Business Team or any other student activity not specified.
4 Major consideration is given to student involvement with financial need being considered only in the event of a tie.
Calgary Allied Arts Foundation Benefactors' Awards Calgary Allied Arts Foundation to honour benefactors Jim and Marion Nicoll, H.B. Hill, Douglas Motter and Wes Irwin 2 $500 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering third or fourth year in the Department of Art , specializing in Printmaking who must be registered full time but need not be carrying a full course load.
2 Academic standing.
3 Portfolio of prints must be submitted to the area co-ordinator by April 15
Calgary Association of Women and the Law Bursary Calgary Association of Women and the Law 1 up to $3000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student who has declared either a major or minor in Women's Studies with a demonstrated interest in feminist issues and the law
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
5 Preference given to a student who has successfully completed LWSO 335: Equality Issues
Calgary Branch of Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Scholarship in Environmental Science Calgary Branch of Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to the undergraduate student registered in the Environmental Science program
2 Highest standing in ENSC 401: ENSC Field Course I
Calgary Branch of Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Scholarship in Geology Calgary Branch of Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate Geology major entering third or fourth year in the Department of Geology and Geophysics
2 Highest aggregate standing in the following courses: GLGY 311: Minerals and Rocks, GLGY 423: Mineralogy, and GLGY 443: Igneous Metamorphic Petrology
Calgary Chamber of Commerce Centennial Scholarship The Calgary Chamber of Commerce 1 up to $2200 1 Offered to a student entering the BEd (Master of Teaching program). who has a BSc degree with a Physics, Chemistry or Math major
2 Previous BSc degree with a Physics, Chemistry or Math major.  Students in a combined degree program in a Physics, Chemistry, or Math major are also eligible
3 Academic merit
4 Intending to teach math or science at the elementary or junior high school level
Calgary Co-operative Association Limited Bursaries Calgary Co-operative Trust Fund 3 $2000 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in any faculty who have completed at least one year
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit
4 Current members of Calgary Co-operative
Calgary Conjoint Nursing Program Class of '97 Prize First Graduating Class of the Conjoint Nursing program 1 up to $250 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Faculty of Nursing.
2 Academic merit
3 Extra-curricular activities
Calgary Consular Corps Bursary Calgary Consular Corps and matching grant from Alberta Opportunities Bursary Fund 1 up to $1500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student who has completed at least one full year with a major in International Relations.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Calgary Electric Club Bursary Calgary Electric Club 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in Electrical Engineering
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Permanent resident of Alberta
$750 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in Electrical Engineering
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Permanent resident of Alberta
Calgary General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association Bursary Calgary General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association 1 up to $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Faculty of Nursing
2 Minimum grade point average of 3.20
3 Financial need
4 Preference is given to direct descendants (children, grandchildren, etc.) of graduates of the Calgary General Hospital School of Nursing
5 In the event there are no eligible applicants, the award will be open to students who meet the above criteria with the exception of being a direct descendant but must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Calgary Hitmen Bursary Flames Foundation 1 $2500.00 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year.
2 Academic merit.
3 Financial need.
Calgary Hotel Association Bursary Calgary Hotel Association 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Calgary Italian School "Study Italian in Perugia" Award Calgary Italian School 2 $1000 1 Offered to continuing undergraduate students in the Department of French, Italian and Spanish in the Faculty of Humanities at the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà who are pursuing a major or minor in Italian; OR to students in any faculty who are completing or have completed at least two courses in Italian.
2 Academic merit with a minimum GPA of 2.7, with a minimum GPA in Italian of 3.0
3 To be eligible, students must be registered in the credit travel program: Italian Language and Culture in Perugia.
Calgary Italian Sportsman's Dinner Association Study Italian in Perugia Awards Calgary Italian Sportsmen's Dinner Association Variable Variable 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in the Department of French, Italian and Spanish in the Faculty of Humanities who are pursuing a major or minor in Italian; OR to students in any faculty who are completing or have completed at least one course in Italian
2 Academic merit with a minimum grade point average of 2.70 with a minimum GPA in Italian of 3.0
3 Applicants must be enrolled ina credit travel program: Italian Language and Culture in Perugia. Contact the Department of French, Italian and Spanish, Craigie Hall D318, Faculty of Humanities, Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary AB T2N 1N4 for application details. Deadline to apply is March 15th.
Calgary Italian Sportsmen's Bursaries Calgary Italian Sportsmen's Dinner Association 2 $2500 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in any faculty who have completed at least one year
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 One award is available to a student with a major or minor in Italian who has demonstrated extra-curricular involvement in the community
5 One award is available to a student with a major or minor in Italian Preference is given to students who have declared a major in Italian Studies
6 A second award is available to a student who has completed undergraduate courses in Italian and intends to pursue graduate studies in Italian In the event that no students meet the requirement for the second award, it will be offered to a student meeting the criteria for the first award
Calgary Japanese Community Centennial Scholarship Calgary Japanese Community Association 1 up to $500 1 Offered annually to an undergraduate student completing the first year and entering second year of studies in any faculty.
2 Academic merit
Calgary Pro Musica Chamber Music Prize Calgary Pro Musica Society 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Fine Arts pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree.
2 Enrolled in the chamber music tutorial
3 Contributing the most to the tutorial, as decided by the Department of Music.
4 Satisfactory academic standing
Calgary Retired Teachers' Association Scholarship Calgary Retired Teachers Association 1 up to $2800 1 Offered annually to an undergraduate student entering first year in the BEd (Master of Teaching program)
2 Academic merit
3 Completed entire high school program at a high school in Alberta
4 At least one year's experience as a volunteer with an organization relating to children and/or teenagers
California FM 103/Newcap Radio Award in Music california fm 103, Newcap Radio, Calgary Variable $2500 - $5000 1 Offered annually to students entering or enrolled in the Bachelor of Music program.
2 Brass, percussion, string or woodwind majors.
3 Academic merit and musical ability.
4 Recommendation by the Head¿s Advisory Committee or the audition or end-of-year juries in the Department of Music.
Campus Recreation Bursaries Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Campus Recreation 2 up to $500 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in any faculty who have completed at least one year
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Significant contributions to Student Recreation activities at the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ
Campus Recycling Board Bursary Campus Recycling Board and the Students' Union, Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà 1 $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Involved in environmental initiatives
Canadian Association of Drilling Engineers Scholarship Canadian Association of Drilling Engineers, Calgary 1 up to $2000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
2 Academic merit
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Bursaries Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers 13 $5000 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering third or fourth year in one of the following Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Oil and Gas Engineering Geology and Geophysics Business
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Five awarded in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering/Oil and Gas Engineering, five in Geology and Geophysics and three in  Business