Calgary International Entrance Scholarship 2027 Canada

University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship 2027 in Canada: CAD 20,000 Renewable Award for First-Year Undergraduates Applications are now open for the University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship 2027, a prestigious merit-based award for international students beginning their first year of undergraduate study in Canada. Offered by the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, the scholarship is worth CAD 20,000 and is renewable in the second, third and fourth years, subject to the renewal conditions below. Only two awards are offered each year, so this is a highly competitive opportunity. This is a partial funding award, not a fully funded scholarship. It provides valuable support towards tuition and fees, but recipients should plan additional funding for the remaining tuition, living costs, accommodation, books, travel and other expenses. What does the scholarship cover? The University of Calgary lists the award as follows: - Award value: CAD 20,000, renewable - Number of awards: 2 per year - Level: Undergraduate, first year - Eligible programmes: Any undergraduate degree in the upcoming fall term Renewal in the second, third and fourth years depends on recipients achieving a GPA of 2.60 or more over a minimum of 24.00 units in the previous fall and winter terms, and continuing to pay an international differential tuition fee as an international student. Who can apply? Eligibility requirements To be considered, applicants 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 - Be entering first year of any undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary in the upcoming fall term - Satisfy the University of Calgary's English Language Proficiency requirement - Show academic merit This award is offered through the University of Calgary's High School Prestige Awards competition. Prestige Awards recognise high-achieving incoming students and consider academic excellence as well as accomplishments outside the classroom, so prepare a strong, honest account of your achievements and activities. How to apply: step-by-step 1. Apply for undergraduate admission to the University of Calgary for the upcoming fall term. Admission applications open on 1 October each year. 2. Wait 24 to 48 hours after submitting your admission application to gain access to the award application through your Student Centre (my.ucalgary.ca), using the eID and password you created when you applied for admission. 3. Complete the High School Prestige Awards application in your Student Centre, following the instructions for the International Entrance Scholarship. The University of Calgary advises applicants to apply for awards as soon as they submit their admission application, rather than waiting for an admission decision. 4. Submit your admission documents by the documentation deadline of 15 December 2026, as shown on the University of Calgary's awards calendar for Prestige Awards. 5. Submit the Prestige Awards application by 1 December 2026. Do not leave it until the final day, in case you need time to complete the essay questions or gather details. 6. Successful applicants are notified in the March to May notification period for Prestige Awards. Application deadline Prestige Awards application deadline: 1 December 2026 Admission documents deadline for Prestige Awards: 15 December 2026 Please note: the University of Calgary also runs a separate High School Awards and Bursaries application, with a different deadline of 1 March 2027. That is not the Prestige Awards deadline for this scholarship. If you are applying for the International Entrance Scholarship through the Prestige Awards competition, work to the 1 December 2026 deadline. Official application links Read the full official details and apply through the University of Calgary's official pages: https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/awards/university-calgary-international-entrance-scholarship https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/fees-finances https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/awards/calendar Always verify the current award value, eligibility, renewal conditions and deadline on the official University of Calgary pages before you apply, as award details can change.