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2 UCalgary students selected as McCall MacBain Scholars

Nineteen Canadians and 11 international students will receive Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarship for master’s and professional studies, forming the sixth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at McGill. Established with a historic $200-million gift in 2019, the scholarship covers tuition and fees, living expenses, mentorship, coaching, and a leadership program.

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Tamjeed Ekram, left, and Braden Baumann

Kennedy Scholarships go to students with big dreams

Entrepreneurial by nature, Tamjeed Ekram and Braden Baumann's UCalgary studies supported by awards worth a combined $200,000.

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Undergraduate Awards — Financing Your Education

Awards can reduce the cost of your education, lightening the financial burden of student loans and tuition, but they can also be so much more. It’s recognition; it's also a relief and joy. In this video, you’ll see how awards impacted UCalgary students Grace Webber, Angela Situ and Marcus Gee.

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Frank Speakman Memorial Entrance Bursary in English

  • Award value: up to $3,000
  • Number of awards: 1

Learn more about the Frank Speakman Memorial Bursary

Norman Ronald Silver Memorial Entrance Scholarship

  • Award value: up to $2,500
  • Number of awards: 1

Learn more about the Norman Ronald Silver Scholarship

Royal Canadian Legion Bursary (Alberta-N.W.T. Command)

  • Award value: $1,000
  • Number of awards: 2

Learn more about the Royal Canadian Legion Bursary

James M. Stanford Entrance Award in Business

  • Award value: up to $5,000
  • Number of awards: 1

Learn more about the James M. Stanford Award

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