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Awards, scholarships and bursaries

Awards, scholarships and bursaries can reduce the cost of your education and lighten the financial burden of student loans and tuition. They can also provide recognition of your hard-earned academic achievements.

Awards, scholarships, and bursaries overview

The Student Success Centre hosts a free workshop called “Awards, Scholarships, and Funding Opportunities” for UCalgary students. This session provides an overview of competition processes, selection criteria, and common components of an award application. Register through (then choose “Register for an event or workshop”).

  • UCalgary awards and scholarships: Choose "international" under the residency tab at the right of .
  • Government of Canada scholarships for non-Canadians:
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Not sure which visa office is responsible for issuing you a study permit?

Government of Canada international scholarships

The following steps pertain specifically to the following Global Affairs Canada international scholarship programs:

Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP)

Canada-CARICOM Faculty Leadership Program

Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED)

Study in Canada Scholarships Program

Learn more about general international student financial resources on theISS Finances page.

Last updated:February 23, 2022

Please review the scholarship guidelines and eligibility

Candidates must complete the UCalgary , and be prepared to submit all supporting documents by the UCalgary deadline of March 7, 2022, 11:59 PM. UCalgary will apply to the Government of Canadainternational scholarshipon behalf of the candidate, when the call opens and deadlines are known.

If you require help filling out the application or havequestions, please contact ɫ International (UCI) atintl.scholarships@ucalgary.ca. UCI is the UCalgaryrepresentative authorized and responsible for submitting all applications and supporting documents on behalf of interested individuals.

Note: UCI sets an internal deadline for prospective applicants to submit all their documents, which will be earlier than the official date on the EduCanada website.

Candidates don't need to apply for admission to UCalgary before submitting a scholarshipapplication. However,should a candidate be selected for a scholarship, it's your responsibility to apply for admission to UCalgary. Many candidates choose to apply for admission earlier, to ensure they have adequate time to process immigration documents.

Undergraduate exchange students:

Undergraduate visiting student researchers:

Graduate visiting student researchers:

If you're an eligible administrator or professional applying for a scholarship, contact intl.scholarships@ucalgary.ca for more information about the process of finding a supervisor at UCalgary.

After you've submitted your scholarship application and your UCalgary admissions application, connect with a UCalgary Immigration Advisor (issimmigration@ucalgary.ca) about immigration requirements.

For visiting student researchers, please review this webpage.

For exchange students, please review .

There are many offices at UCalgary offering support, services and resources to students.

International Student Services:

International Student Services (ISS) provides immigration and non-academic advising, as well as programs, resources, and events for all international students. Visit the for more information.

Student Success Centre:

The Student Success Centre (SSC) supports students with programs and services that enhance learning and personal development from inquiry to degree completion. Visit the for more information.

Faith and Spirituality Centre:

The Faith and Spirituality Centre (FSC) provides a safe place to grow and encourage cultural and religious understanding and community building, as well as social change. Visit the FSC website for more information.

Leadership and Student Engagement:

The Leadership and Student Engagement (LSE) office provides a place for students to connect through leadership and student life programs, as well as provides opportunities to serve in the community. Visit the LSE website for more information.

Student Wellness Services:

Student Wellness Services (SWS) provides medical care, mental health care, nutrition sessions, and chiropractic or massage appointments with our team of professionals. Visit the for more information.

Residence Services:

Residence Services provides accommodations for students living on-campus at UCalgary. Visit their website for more information.

Resources

Learn more about resources for international students.The following are some of the items listed on our website:

Study Permit

Sample Study Permit

View a study permit and learn where to find your information

View sample study permit

List of contacts

If you have questions, please contact the following:

Do you need help with a serious event or issue? Visit UCalgary's Serious Events webpage to learn about resources and options for support.