- 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
How do I get more information?