University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship
About this scholarship
The University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship awards top incoming international undergraduates CAD 15,000 per year, renewable across four years for a CAD 60,000 total, one of the largest entrance packages in Canada. Selection blends a competitive admission average with genuine leadership and community involvement, so the statements matter as much as the grades.
Applications run through the student portal with a deadline of December 1 for the following fall, requiring an admission application first. Calgary’s below-Toronto living costs and energy-sector job market make the award stretch even further.
Eligibility
- International students on a Canadian study permit entering their first year of any undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary.
- Admission for the fall term with a competitive admission average, typically well above the faculty minimum.
- Demonstrated leadership through school, community or extracurricular involvement, which the selection weighs heavily.
- A complete admission application submitted by the early-December scholarship deadline.
- Renewal each year requires maintaining a strong GPA over a full course load.
- Students transferring from another post-secondary institution are not eligible for this entrance award.
Benefits & Coverage
- CAD 15,000 per year, renewable across all four years for a total of CAD 60,000.
- One of the largest entrance awards any Canadian university offers international undergraduates.
- Calgary pairs strong engineering, business and kinesiology programs with Canada's energy-sector job market.
- Stackable with faculty awards and the university's other international scholarships.
- Alberta's living costs sit below Toronto and Vancouver, stretching the award further.
- Recipients join a recognized scholar cohort with development programming.
Required Documents
- Undergraduate admission application through the University of Calgary portal.
- High school transcripts (with certified translations where applicable).
- English proficiency evidence per admission rules (IELTS, TOEFL or approved alternatives).
- The scholarship application within the student portal, including leadership and involvement statements.
- Reference or activity verification where the form requests it.
- Study permit documentation after selection.
How to Apply
- Apply for fall admission early, since the scholarship requires an admission application by the deadline.
- Complete the International Entrance Scholarship application in the student centre by December 1, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
- Invest real effort in the leadership statements, which differentiate candidates with similar grades.
- Decisions are communicated in the winter alongside or after admission offers.
- Accept the award and maintain the renewal GPA on a full course load each year.
- Stack faculty and donor awards through the same portal in later years.
Frequently asked questions
Is University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as partial scholarship. The listed award is: CAD 60,000 total (CAD 15,000 per year for four years). Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Bachelor's.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is December 1, 2026. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: International students on a Canadian study permit entering their first year of any undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary; Admission for the fall term with a competitive admission average, typically well above the faculty minimum; Demonstrated leadership through schoo… See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
