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University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship

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  • The University of Calgary Enrolment Services provides this scholarship to first-year international undergraduate students who are commencing studies at the university.

 Scholarship Overview

  • The University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship is offered annually to international undergraduate students beginning their first year in the fall term in any undergraduate program offered at the university.
  • This scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes previous and outstanding academic achievements and other accomplishments of international students joining the university as undergraduates.

Host School(s)

  • University of Calgary

Field(s) of Study

  • Undergraduate Programs

What does the scholarship cover?

  • $20,000 annually (renewable)
  • The total amount disbursed over 4 years of the undergraduate program is $80,000.

NOTE:

  • The scholarship is renewable in the second, third, and fourth years subject to achievement of a GPA of 2.60 or more over a maximum of 24 units in previous fall and winter terms.
  • Recipients must also continue to pay an international differential tuition fee as international students.

How many scholarships are given?

  • Two scholarships

Which countries are targeted?

  • International students who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.

 Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • be a new (first-time) undergraduate student at the University of Calgary;
  • display evidence of academic merit based on your admissions average from high school;
  • demonstrate financial need based on the information provided in the online awards application;
  • show evidence of leadership skills and participation in extra-curricular activities;
  • be an international student who is required to pay international tuition fees and is not a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada;
  • have a minimum GPA of 3.20;
  • should have satisfied the university’s English Language Proficiency requirement.

 How Do I Apply – Next Steps

  • First, apply for an undergraduate program at the university.
  • Next, apply for the scholarship, by going to the Awards and Scholarships section of the university website.
  • Follow the application instructions for the International Entrance Scholarship, paying special attention to the list of required documents and the application deadline.

Closing Date

  • December 1, 2024

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