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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 who are beginning their first year 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
  • Be registered in at least 9 units (full-time registration) in both the fall and winter terms for the year the award is awarded.
  • 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 a differential fee and who 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 your undergraduate program at the university
  • Next, apply for the Scholarship, by following these steps:
    • Access your Student Center in your myUofC portal.
    • In your Student Center, click on the “My Financials” page.
    • Scroll down to the Awards & Scholarships section, click on “Apply for Undergraduate Awards” and follow the instructions.
    • Pay attention to the Application Available and Application Deadline dates.

Closing Date

  • December 1, 2023

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