Overview
The University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship rewards international students who start an undergraduate degree in the Fall term. It pays $20,000 and can be renewed each year. The selection looks at academic excellence and at what you have done outside the classroom.
At a glance
- Host: University of Calgary, Canada
- Level: Bachelor's degree in any subject
- Value: $20,000, renewable annually
- Number of awards: 2
- Deadline: 1 December 2025 for Fall 2026 High School Prestige Awards
- Open to international students who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Awarded by
University of Calgary
Subjects and level
Bachelor's degree in any subject
Awards available
2
Who can apply
International students who are required to pay international tuition fees and who are not Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.
What the award covers
The award is $20,000 and is renewable each year in the second, third and fourth year at the University of Calgary. To keep it, you must achieve a GPA of 2.60 or more 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.
Eligibility requirements
You must be an international student who is required to pay international tuition fees and who is not a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada. You must be entering first year in any undergraduate degree in the upcoming fall term and have satisfied the university's English Language Proficiency requirement. The award is renewable in the second, third and fourth year at the University of Calgary, provided you achieve a GPA of 2.60 or more 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.
How to apply
Applications are currently closed.
You can apply for awards as soon as you apply for admission. The application deadline for Fall 2026 for international students is 1 December 2025 for the High School Prestige Awards.
Submit your application through the My UCalgary Portal: High School Prestige Awards.
Visit the official website (link below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/awards/university-calgary-international-entrance-scholarship
Who should apply
This award suits an international student who is starting their first undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary in the fall term and who will pay international tuition fees. If you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and you have strong academic results plus involvement outside the classroom, this is the scholarship to consider.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship? International students who are required to pay international tuition fees and who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, who are entering first year in any undergraduate degree in the upcoming fall term and who meet the university's English Language Proficiency requirement.
- What does the scholarship cover? It is a $20,000 award, renewable annually in the second, third and fourth year at the University of Calgary.
- What is the deadline? The application deadline for Fall 2026 for international students is 1 December 2025 for the High School Prestige Awards.
- How do I apply? You can apply for awards as soon as you apply for admission. Submit your application through the My UCalgary Portal: High School Prestige Awards. Visit the official website for detailed instructions.
- How many scholarships are given? 2.
- What must I maintain to keep the scholarship? A GPA of 2.60 or more over a minimum of 24.00 units in the previous fall and winter terms, and you must continue to pay an international differential tuition fee as an international student.
How to apply
- Read the official scholarship guidelines on the university website before you start.
- Prepare your documents early, including proof of English Language Proficiency.
- Apply for admission first, then submit your award application as soon as it opens.
- Keep a record of your extracurricular activities and achievements to include in your application.
- Check the official website for any updates on deadlines or requirements.
