University of Calgary Scholarships are available to international students to pursue higher studies. Undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs are among the academic levels at which these scholarships are offered. The following are only a few of the University of Calgary’s international student scholarships and awards:
| Host Country | Canada |
| Host Institute | University of Calgary |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligible Nationality | International |
| Benefits | Tuition fees |
| Duration | depends upon the scholarship program |
| Opening Date | October 1 |
| Closing Date | December/March |
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University of Calgary Scholarships for International
The University of Calgary Scholarships for International Students provide financial assistance to exceptional students from across the globe undertaking undergraduate or graduate studies at the university. These scholarships reward academic achievement, leadership qualities, and community engagement, making education at one of Canada’s leading universities more attainable. Offering a range of merit-based and need-based options, the program seeks to support diverse international students in reaching their academic aspirations.
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University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship
offered yearly to international undergraduate students who have met the university’s English language proficiency criteria and will be starting their first year of any undergraduate degree in the forthcoming autumn semester. Renewable in the second, third, and fourth years at the University of Calgary, given that the winners continue to pay the international differential tuition charge as an international student and attain a GPA of 2.60 or higher over a minimum of 24.00 units in the preceding fall and winter terms.
Students from outside Canada who are not citizens or permanent residents of Canada and who must pay foreign tuition expenses
- Nationality: International
- Student type: Undergraduate
- Year entering: 1st
- Faculty: Any
- Award value: $20,000 (Renewable)
- Number of awards: 2
- Deadline: December 1, 2024
Dr. Walter and Aeshea Jayasinghe International Entrance Scholarship for Sri Lanka
Outstanding Sri Lankan students wishing to enroll in an undergraduate program at a Canadian university are eligible to apply for the coveted “Dr. Walter and Aeshea Jayasinghe International Entrance Scholarship for Sri Lanka”. Dr. Walter and Aeshea Jayasinghe established the program, which offers financial support to Sri Lankan students who exhibit great academic success, leadership potential, and a dedication to community service in order to encourage their academic and professional advancement.
- Nationality: Sri Lanka
- Student type: Undergraduate
- Year entering: 1st
- Faculty: Any
- Award value: $10,000 (Renewable)
- Number of awards: 1
- Deadline: March 1, 2025
Details on the official website.
University of Calgary Award for International Student Athletes
Each year, this opportunity is extended to overseas undergraduate students enrolled in undergraduate programs for the autumn semester who are Dinos athletes and have met the English Language Proficiency criterion. There is no eligibility for students enrolling in The International Foundations Program.
- Nationality: International
- Student type: Any
- Year entering: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
- Faculty: Any
- Award value: Tuition & fees to a max of $10,000
- Number of awards: 3
- Deadline: N/A, Nominated by coach
For details visit the official website.
CIBC International Entrance Scholarship
Offered yearly to a foreign undergraduate student starting their first year of study in any undergraduate program at the University of Calgary in the next autumn semester
- Nationality: International
- Student type: Undergraduate
- Year entering: 1st
- Faculty: Any
- Award value: $10,000 (Renewable)
- Number of awards: 1
- Deadline: March 1, 2025
CBIC International Entrance Scholarship official webpage.
Navin and Usha Varshney International Bursary in Engineering
Offers to an overseas undergraduate student who has met the English Language Proficiency standard and is required to pay international tuition fees and who is starting their first year at the Schulich School of Engineering every year. Students can’t enroll in The International Foundations Program.
- Nationality: International
- Student type: Undergraduate
- Year entering: 1st
- Faculty: Engineering
- Award value: $20,000 (Renewable)
- Number of awards: 1
- Deadline: March 1, 2025
Details of the Navin and Usha Varshney International Bursary in Engineering are here.
Criteria for University of Calgary Scholarships
- All rewards that aren’t reserved just for citizens or permanent residents of Canada are open to international students.
- To be eligible, international students must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program.
Application Procedure
It’s simple to apply for awards. You will be given consideration for all the awards for which you qualify if you submit an application for each competition that offers prizes.
- Go to my.ucalgary.ca to access My UCalgary.
- Go to the “My Financials” page in My UCalgary.
- After navigating to the Awards & Scholarships webpage, select “Apply for Undergraduate Awards” by scrolling down. Make sure popups are turned on. Should popups be blocked, the page won’t show up.
- Your screen will display a pop-up window containing any open or recently closed applications. Please be mindful of the dates marked “Application Deadline” and “Application Available.”
Additional Scholarships for International Students in Canada
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Applications for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for 2024–2025 are now being accepted from both domestic and foreign students. Students pursuing doctorates at Canadian universities who are highly motivated and competitive are eligible to apply for this prize.
- Funding organization: Government of Canada
- Target audience: Foreign citizens Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada
- Value: $50,000 per year
- Duration: 3 years (non-renewable)
- Deadline: October 30, 2024 (20:00 EDT)
More details here
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Canadian government bestows craved Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships on outstanding postdoctoral researchers both domestically and abroad. For a period of two years, the fellowship offers $70,000 annually to encourage research excellence and leadership in a variety of fields, including the natural sciences, health, engineering, social sciences, and humanities.
- Funding organization: Government of Canada
- Target audience: Foreign citizens Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada
- Value: $70,000 per year
- Duration: 2 years
- Opening Date: April 2025
- Deadline: September 2025 (20:00 EDT)
More details here
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