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 ucalgary.ca/ssc (then choose “Register for an event or workshop”).
- UCalgary awards and scholarships: Choose "international" under the residency tab at the right of the page.
- Graduate student awards and scholarships
- Graduate Student Association (GSA) awards and grants
- Students' Union (SU) funding and awards
- Government of Canada scholarships for non-Canadians:
- Required steps for the Global Affairs Canada International Scholarship Programs
- Learn more
- External awards and databases
- External scholarships and loans through MPower Financing
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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 the ISS Finances page.
Last updated: February 23, 2022
Please review the scholarship guidelines and eligibility requirements here.
Candidates must complete the UCalgary online application form, 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 Canada international scholarship on behalf of the candidate, when the call opens and deadlines are known.
If you require help filling out the application or have questions, please contact University of Calgary International (UCI) at intl.scholarships@ucalgary.ca. UCI is the UCalgary representative 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 scholarship application. 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:
- https://www.ucalgary.ca/international/study-abroad/incoming-exchange/courses
- For course registration questions, contact iexch@ucalgary.ca
Undergraduate visiting student researchers:
Graduate visiting student researchers:
- https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/graduate/apply (scroll down to “Exchange/Visiting students” to locate application)
- For admissions questions, contact the specific graduate program.
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 this webpage.
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 ISS website 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 SSC’s website 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 SWS website 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:
Sample Study Permit
View a study permit and learn where to find your information
List of contacts
If you have questions, please contact the following:
- Scholarships, applications and guidelines: intl.scholarships@ucalgary.ca
- Admissions:
- exchange students: iexch@ucalgary.ca
- undergraduate visiting student researcher: admissions@ucalgary.ca
- Graduate visiting student researcher: future.grad@ucalgary.ca
- Disbursement of scholarship funds:
- Undergraduate awards office: ucawards@ucalgary.ca
- Graduate awards office: gsaward@ucalgary.ca
- Residence Services: campusservicecentre@ucalgary.ca
Do you need help with a serious event or issue? Visit UCalgary's Serious Events webpage to learn about resources and options for support.