Partial funding · Study in Canada
International Entrance Scholarship
CAD 20,000, renewable in years two to four for students who maintain a strong GPA
- Funder
- University of Calgary
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
The University of Calgary's flagship award for incoming international undergraduates recognises academic excellence combined with leadership inside and outside the classroom.
Calgary itself offers one of Canada's strongest graduate employment markets, anchored by the energy, engineering and technology sectors, and the scholarship's renewable structure supports all four years of a degree.
🗓️ Deadline
Typically closes at the start of December for the following September intake
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- International student entering a University of Calgary undergraduate degree for the first time
- Strong admission average from a recognised secondary curriculum
- Evidence of leadership, volunteering or extracurricular contribution
- Renewal typically requires maintaining a defined GPA across a full course load
- Check the current cycle's criteria — terms are confirmed annually
How to apply
- Apply for admission to the University of Calgary for the September intake
- Complete the separate scholarship application in the student centre portal
- Submit a statement covering your academic goals and leadership record
- Apply before the early-December scholarship deadline
- Results are communicated in spring alongside admission decisions
Studying in Canada
Affordable world-class degrees, a three-year work permit and clear routes to permanent residence. Post-study work: Up to 3 years (PGWP).
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International Entrance Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the International Entrance Scholarship cover?
CAD 20,000, renewable in years two to four for students who maintain a strong GPA. The University of Calgary's flagship award for incoming international undergraduates recognises academic excellence combined with leadership inside and outside the classroom.
Who is eligible for the International Entrance Scholarship?
Core requirements are: International student entering a University of Calgary undergraduate degree for the first time; Strong admission average from a recognised secondary curriculum; Evidence of leadership, volunteering or extracurricular contribution; Renewal typically requires maintaining a defined GPA across a full course load; Check the current cycle's criteria — terms are confirmed annually. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the International Entrance Scholarship deadline?
Typically closes at the start of December for the following September intake. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.