Canada's 2023–2024 University of Calgary International Student Scholarship

Canada's 2023–2024 University of Calgary International Student Scholarship



Read this entire page if you want to study in Canada on a scholarship. Because we will outline the University of Calgary Scholarship, its advantages, and the step-by-step application process in this post.

For the academic year 2023–2024, the University of Calgary will fully finance all overseas students. Any undergraduate degree program starting in the first year is open to international students who are eligible for a $20,000 (renewable annually) scholarship.

The University of Calgary International Scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes a foreign student's outstanding accomplishments when they start their undergraduate studies. 

The University of Calgary offers students a top-notch educational experience that equips them for success in life, together with research that tackles some of society's most pressing problems.

SUMMARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY SCHOLARSHIP (CANADA)

Here’s what I found about the University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship for 2023–2024 undergraduate students:


🎓 International Entrance Scholarship (Undergraduate)

  • Value: CAD $20,000 per year, renewable for up to 4 years (with continued full-time enrollment, international tuition status, and maintaining at least a 2.60 GPA).

  • Number of Awards: Typically 2 scholarships awarded each year.

  • Eligibility:

    • Incoming first‑year international (non‑Canadian citizens/permanent residents) undergraduates.

    • Must meet UCalgary’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

    • Awarded based on academic merit and extracurricular achievements.

  • Deadline: December 1, 2023 (with the award automatically considered upon applying for admission).

  • Notification/Disbursement:

    • Notification typically follows after applications close—around early December or later.

    • Usually disbursed in two parts: half in the first semester and half in the winter semester.


🏅 Other International Awards (2023–2024)

UCalgary also offers several additional awards and bursaries:

  • Energizing Canada International Entrance Scholarship – CAD $20,000 (renewable); specific to students from China (including Hong Kong/Macau), often with a focus on engineering, commerce, health sciences, or urban studies.

  • CIBC International Entrance Scholarship – CAD $10,000; up to one award, deadline March 1, 2025.

  • Navin & Usha Varshney Bursary in Engineering – up to CAD $3,000; deadline March 1, 2025.

  • Dr. Walter & Aeshea Jayasinghe International Entrance Scholarship (Sri Lanka specific) – CAD $5,000; deadline March 1, 2025.

  • Award for International Student‑Athletes – up to CAD $10,000; nomination-based 

  • International Undergraduate Award – CAD $5,000 for continuing undergraduates; deadline May 1, 2025.

  • Sueren Adreshy International Student Award – CAD $1,000; deadline May 1, 2025.

  • Margaret Saunders Bursary in Education – up to CAD $16,000; deadline May 1, 2025 (ucalgary.ca).


📝 Application Process

  1. Apply for admission to UCalgary (undergraduate Fall start).

  2. Within 24–48 hours of applying, you’ll receive instructions to access the My Financials → Awards & Scholarships section in your my UCalgary portal.

  3. Complete the online application for entrance awards by the deadline (e.g., Dec 1 for entrance scholarships).

  4. Supporting documents (transcripts, proof of English proficiency, optionally extracurriculars/financial need, depending on award).


🔎 Tips & Reminders

  • Entrance scholarships are automatic upon admission application—no separate form required.

  • Renewability depends on maintaining GPA ≥ 2.60 and full-time international status.

  • Notification timing: award offers typically arrive after the application deadline, often mid-December or shortly afterward; funds are applied semester‑wise ( studygreen.info).

  • Additional awards and bursaries (e.g., for athletes, engineering, continuing students) can be applied for through My Financials later in your program.


✅ Your Next Steps

  • Mark deadlines: Dec 1, 2023 for entrance; Mar 1, 2025 for several engineering and CIBC awards; May 1, 2025 for others.

  • Apply for admission to UCalgary for Fall 2023.

  • Check your my UCalgary portal after applying to find and complete the awards application.

  • Prepare and upload necessary academic and extracurricular documents, and proof of English proficiency.

Let me know if you’d like help comparing these awards, drafting application essays, or navigating the UCalgary portal!

  • Undergraduate Institution(s) of Study: University of Calgary 
  • Nation: Canada 
  • Deadlines: To view deadlines, go here
  • Program Length: Based on the chosen Bachelor program
COURSES OFFERED
  1. Arts faculty. 
  2. College of Science. 
  3. Engineering school. 
  4. University of Medicine. 
  5. University of Business. 
  6. Environmental Design Faculty. 
  7. School of law. 
  8. The Kinesiology faculty. 
  9. Social work school. 
  10. Veterinary Medicine Faculty 
  11. school for teachers 
  12. Arts faculty. 
  13. College of Nursing.

AFFORDABLE COVERAGE 

The following categories of scholarships are available from the University of Calgary.
  • Energizing Canada International Entrance Scholarship, worth $20,000. (Renewable) 
  • University of Calgary $20,000 International Entrance Scholarship (Renewable)


UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 

The following requirements must be met in order for candidates to be considered for the University of Calgary Scholarship:
  • English is necessary. 
  • All nations on earth are eligible. 

Scholarship for International Entry Energizing Canada:

  • Awarded yearly to an international student at the University of Calgary who is beginning their first year of an undergraduate degree program. If awardees achieve a minimum GPA of 3.00 across a minimum of 24.00 units in the previous fall and winter terms, the awards are renewable in the second, third, and fourth years of study at the University of Calgary. 
  • academic prowess 
  • requisite resources 
  • must have completed high school in China, including Macau and Hong Kong. 
  • A candidate for a Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Health Sciences, or Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies degree will be given preference.

Scholarship for International Admission to the University of Calgary: 

  • annually available to international undergraduate students who meet the university's English language proficiency requirement and are beginning their first year of any undergraduate degree in the upcoming fall semester. If recipients maintain a GPA of 2.60 or higher over a minimum of 24.00 units in the previous fall and winter terms and continue to pay an international differential tuition fee as an international student, the award will be renewable in the second, third, and fourth years of study at the University of Calgary.
  • academic standing for international students who are not Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada but must pay a differential fee.

How to submit a scholarship application 
The actions listed below should be followed in order to apply for this scholarship:

  1. Apply to the undergraduate program at your university: 

  • Now that you can start your application. First, create a UCalgary eID. 
  • You can complete your application with the help of the application instructions. 
  • Send in your application and the $145 application fee. 
  • Depending on your application, we'll let you know in your Calgary Student Center how and where to submit any supporting documents. The papers page contains more information.
2. App for the Scholarship and then follow these steps: 
  • Use the myUofC portal to find your Student Center. 
  • Go to your Student Center's "My Financials" page by clicking on it. 
  • Click "Apply for Undergraduate Awards" under Awards & Scholarships after swiping down to that section. Ensure that pop-ups are turned on. If pop-ups are disabled, the page won't load. 
  • Your screen will display a pop-up window that lists any open or recently closed applications. Please remember the dates for when applications are available and when they must be submitted.

WEBSITE

For further information about the University of Calgary International Scholarship, please visit the official website:
University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship

International Entrance Scholarship Energizing Canada

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