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Undergraduate Awards

General Information and Policies

Undergraduate Awards are offered to students continuing in an undergraduate program at the U of C. There are scholarships and bursaries for students enrolled in any undergraduate program, as well as many awards directed to students studying within specific faculties and programs. There are two types of undergraduate awards:
A Nominated award is based on academic merit and other specific criteria and is normally designated to a specific faculty.
A Competitive award is based on academic merit. If stated in the conditions of the award, other criteria such as extracurricular activities, leadership involvement, contribution to community or campus life and financial need will be considered.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

General Information

Bachelor of Education (Master of Teaching Program) students are eligible to apply for Undergraduate Awards designated to the Faculty of Education at the U of C.

LIST OF AWARDS

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Name of Award Donor Number of Awards Value   Award Criteria
A Footprint in the Sand Anonymous donation
Established in memory of John Stanley (Jack) Peach. This award has no connection with Margaret Fishback Powers or the poem 'I Had a Dream,' also known as 'Footprints' copyright 1964		 2 up to $1500 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students with a major in English.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 To be eligible students must be registered full time but need not be carrying a full course load.
A.D. (Denis) Hosford Scholarship Friends and colleagues in memory of Denis Hosford 1 up to $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Geomatics Engineering program.
2 Strong interest and ability in the area of photogrammetry or GIS
3 Academic standing in related courses Minimum grade point average of 3.20 attained in the previous academic year
A.D. Winspear Prize Friends of  A.D. Winspear
Established in memory of the late A.D. Winspear, former professor of Classics		 1 up to $200 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Department of Greek and Roman Studies.
2 Performance and interest in Greek and Roman classics
3 Must have completed at least three full-course equivalents during the previous Fall/Winter Sessions
A.T.J. Cairns Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship Estate of Professor A.T.J. Cairns 6 up to $2000 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students who have declared either a major or minor in English.
2 Selections are made by the Department of English based on academic merit in Creative Writing in English, English Literature, and related literary fields.
3 To be eligible, recipients must be registered full time but need not be carrying a full course load.
A.W.R. Carrothers Scholarship Students' Union, University of Calgary
Established in commemoration of the official installation of Dr. A.W.R. Carrothers as president and vice-chancellor of the University of Calgary (1969)		 1 $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year at the University of Calgary.
2 The award is based on academic standing
3 Participation in extra-curricular activities
AACE International Chinook Calgary Section Bursary AACE International Chinook Calgary Section and matching grant from the Alberta Opportunities Bursary Fund 1 up to $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Schulich School of Engineering
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Must have demonstrated an interest in project management, construction management, project planning, costing and analysis
Accounting Students' Association Prizes Accounting Students' Association 2 up to $300 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering third or fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business with an Accounting concentration
2 Academic merit
3 Member of the Accounting Students' Association
4 Obtained a B grade or better in ACCT 323: Introductory Managerial Accounting
Advocis Calgary Business Scholarship Advocis Calgary 1 up to $2000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business
2 Academic merit
3 Participation in extra-curricular activities
4 Interest in Sales, Financial Planning, Life Insurance or Investment Planning
5 Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Advocis Calgary Scholarship Advocis Calgary 1 up to $1500.00 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in any faculty
2 Academic merit
3 Participation in extra-curricular activities
4 Interest in Sales, Financial Planning, Life Insurance or Investment Planning
5 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
up to $2000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in any faculty
2 Academic merit
3 Participation in extra-curricular activities
4 Interest in Sales, Financial Planning, Life Insurance or Investment Planning
5 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Advocis Calgary Scholarship in Risk Management and Insurance Advocis Calgary 1 $2000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business concentrating in Risk Management and Insurance or Finance/Risk Management and Insurance
2 Academic merit
3 Participation in extra-curricular activities
4 Interest in Sales, Financial Planning, Life Insurance or Investment Planning
5 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
6 In the event that there are no eligible candidates in the Risk Management and Insurance or Finance/Risk Management and Insurance concentrations, then students in any concentration within the Haskayne School of Business will be considered, providing they meet the balance of the criteria
Agrium Inc. Award Agrium Inc. and the Faculty of Social Sciences to promote linkages between U of C and Argentina 1 $2000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
2 Completed high school in Argentina
3 Academic merit.
4 Preference given to a student who has completed coursework that focuses on energy and the environment
5 Renewable in third and fourth year providing minimum grade point average of 2.60 on courses completed in the previous academic year based on a minimum course load of 3 full-course equivalents taken over Fall and Winter Sessions.
Alastair H. Ross Memorial Scholarships Mrs. Joan Ross and family and friends of Alastair H. Ross 3 up to $2500 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering third or fourth year year in the Haskayne School of Business.
2 Management Information Systems concentration or Commerce/Computer Science Combined Degree program
3 Academic merit
4 Extra-curricular involvement in community service within the City of Calgary
5 Apply to the Haskayne School of Business by May 15
Aisling Wall Memorial Bursary Friends, family and former colleagues of Aisling Wall 1 up to $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third year in the Department of French, Italian, and Spanish or the Department of Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Studies.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Albert Gordon Avis Bursary Estate of Albert Gordon Avis 1 up to $1500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Alberta Chapter ACI Prize Alberta Chapter of the American Concrete Institute 1 $350 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year Civil Engineering and registering in ENCI 513: Properties of Concrete and Masonry, and ENCI 555: Structural Concrete Design
2 Demonstrated an interest in concrete construction
3 Academic standing at the end of third year
4 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
5 Completed the third year of Civil Engineering at the University of Calgary.
Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association Scholarships Alberta Hotel Association 2 $2500 1 Offered annually to undergraduate students entering the Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management program. Both full- and part-time students who have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 will be eligible
2 Academic standing in a two-year diploma program in the field of Hotel and Restaurant Management (or equivalent)
Alberta Land Surveyors' Association Scholarship Alberta Land Surveyors¿ Association, Edmonton 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Department of Geomatics Engineering and must be enrolled in ENGO 579: Survey Law and ENGO 581: Land Use Planning
2 Academic merit
Alberta Printmakers' Society Award Alberta Printmakers' Society 1 $100 1 Offered annually to an undergraduate student in the Department of Art , specializing in Printmaking who must be registered full time but need not be carrying a full course load. Graduating students are also eligible
2 Must have completed at least two 300-level Printmaking courses
3 Academic standing
4 Portfolio of prints which must be submitted to the Area Co-ordinator by April 15.
Alberta Public Works Association Bursary Alberta Chapter Canadian Public Works Association 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year Civil Engineering
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Alberta Retired Teachers' Association Award Alberta Retired Teachers' Association 1 up to $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student who has completed first year of the BEd (Master of Teaching program).
2 Academic merit
3 Must have work experience or extra-curricular activities involving children or teenagers
4 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Undergraduate Bursaries Alberta Union of Provincial Employees 2 up to $500 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in any faculty who have completed at least one year
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit
4 Member in good standing (two consecutive years of service) of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees or the sons, daughters, legal wards or spouses
5 Dependent of retired or deceased member within a period of 10 years of retirement or death of  the member (dependent must be under the age of 25)
Alice Cobb Scholarships Estate of Alice Cobb 4 up to $1375 1 Offered annually to students in any year of the Bachelor of Music program
2 Piano, violin, viola or cello
3 Academic Merit
4 Financial need
Allan Sangster Prize Department of Music, University of Calgary 1 up to $100 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Department of Music.
2 Majoring in Music History
3 Academic merit
Allan Torvi Memorial Award Family, friends and colleagues of Allan Torvi 1 up to $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering the final year in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.
2 Based on a demonstration of those qualities exemplified by Allan Torvi Demonstrated active involvement in student activities, campus organizations and/or volunteer groups
3 Minimum grade point average of 3.00 in the previous academic year
4 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
AltaLink Centennial Bursary AltaLink L.P. 1 $2000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Demonstrated leadership qualities through involvement in extracurricular and community activities
5 Preference is given to students who are graduates of rural high schools in Alberta
Alton Bruce Ross Memorial Bursary Chartered Accountants' Education Foundation of Alberta to honor Bruce Ross, CA, and recognize his contributions to his profession and the community 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary with an Accounting concentration
2 Intending to pursue a career as a Chartered Accountant
3 Academic merit
4 Financial need
5 Preference given to a student who has completed high school in the greater Calgary area, having attended for at least two years
6 Additional consideration given to a student who has completed a Co-op work term with a CA firm
American Mineralogist Undergraduate Award Mineralogical Society of America 1 One year student mem-bership and a RiM or Mon-ograph Volume 1 Offered to an undergraduate student in any faculty.
2 Highest mark in GLGY 423: Mineralogy
Andrew C.L. Sims Scholarship Friends and colleagues of Andrew C.L. Sims to recognize his contribution as chair of the Alberta Labour Relations Board and the Public Service Employee Relations Board 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business with a Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics concentration
2 Awarded on overall grade point average to a student enrolled in or has completed at least two of the following three courses: HROD 405: Labour Relations, HROD 449: Arbitration of Employment Disputes, or HROD 493: Business Negotiations
Andrew Kirkor Memorial Bursary Students' Union, the University of Calgary, in memory of the late Andrew Kirkor, who was an active member of the Students' Legislative Council 1 $1500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit
4 Mature student 24 years of age or over
Andrew Spinney Memorial Scholarship Caroline Troy
Established in memory of Andrew Spinney (1964-1997) who graduated with distinction from the University of Calgary in 1987.  The award is established in recognition of his commitment to engineering excellence.		 1 up to $1200 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in Electrical Engineering.
2 Academic merit
Andy Younger Award in Engineering Estate of Andew Hunter Younger 1 up to $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Schulich School of Engineering.
2 To be eligible, recipients must be a member of a University of Calgary Dinos Athletic Team.
3 The award is based on the highest academic standing.
Anna and Donald Drysdale Memorial Scholarship Mrs. Henrietta Weyland
Established in in memory of her sister and brother in-law.		 2 up to $1250 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students with a major in History.
2 Preference is given to candidates who have declared an area of concentration in Military-Diplomatic History or those who have taken at least two half courses in Military-Diplomatic History and attained a minimum B+ grade in each of those courses.
3 To be eligible students must be registered full time, but need not be carrying a full course load.
Annette and Ray LaGrange Education Scholarship Annette and Ray LaGrange 1 up to $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering second year of the BEd (Master of Teaching Program - elementary school route)
2 Academic merit
Anthony G. Petti Memorial Scholarship in Music Family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Anthony G. Petti
Established in memory of Dr. Anthony Petti, prof. of English at the U of C and founder/director of the Calgary Renaissance Singers & Players, to encourage studies in two of his areas of notable scholarship and creativity: Renaissance Literature and Music		 1 up to $1300 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty.
2 Demonstrated interest and ability in the performance and/or study of Early Music.
3 Preference to students in Fine Arts
Anthony G. Petti Memorial Scholarship in Renaissance Literature Family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Anthony G. Petti
Established in memory of Dr. Anthony Petti, prof. of English at the U of C and founder/director of the Calgary Renaissance Singers & Players, to encourage studies in two of his areas of notable scholarship and creativity: Renaissance Literature and Music		 1 up to $1300 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in any faculty. Preference to students in Humanities.
2 Academic merit in Renaissance Literature (Old English to Sixteenth Century, and Shakespeare)
3 Consult Department of English for applicable courses
Anthony Thibaudeau Undergraduate Bursaries Insurance Institute of Canada, on behalf of the property/casualty insurance industry at large, in recognition of Mr. Thibaudeau's contribution to the establishment of a chair in Risk Management and Insurance 2 $2000 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering third or fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business concentrating in Risk Management and Insurance
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Antoinette Davies Memorial Bursary Mr. Sterling G. Davies, Mrs. Maureen Pavelec and friends in memory of Mrs. Sterling (Anne) Davies 1 up to $1200 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student studying piano who is entering third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Music program majoring in performance
2 Attended high school in Alberta
3 Academic merit
4 Financial need
Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. Bursary in Risk Management and Insurance Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. 1 $4000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business.
2 Concentrating in Risk Management and Insurance or in Finance/Risk Management and Insurance.
3 Academic merit
4 Financial need
APEGGA Education Foundation Alberta Centennial Scholarship APEGGA Education Foundation 1 $5000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering the final year in the Schulich School of Engineering or the Department of Geology and Geophysics
2 Academic merit with a minimum grade point average of 3.50 in the previous Fall and Winter sessions
3 Demonstrated leadership
4 Demonstrated commitment to the professions
5 Canadian citizen or permanent resident Resident of Alberta
APEGGA Education Foundation Alexander Clayton Milroy Scholarship in Engineering Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta Education Foundation, Edmonton, in memory of Mr. Milroy, PEng, who was executive director and registrar of the association 1978-1987 1 up to $3000 1 Offered annually to an undergraduate student completing the first year and entering the second year of an engineering program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board
2 Outstanding merit
3 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
APEGGA Education Foundation Roy O. Lindseth Scholarship in Geophysics Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta Education Foundation, Edmonton, in honour of Dr. Lindseth, PGeoph for his selfless and outstanding contributions to the profession 1 up to $3000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering the third year of a program leading to an Honours Geophysics degree or to a degree with a major in Geophysics
2 Outstanding academic merit
3 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
APEGGA Education Foundation Scholarship in Geology Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta Education Foundation, Edmonton 1 up to $3000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering the third year of Honours Geology or specialization in Geology
2 Outstanding academic merit
3 Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Archibald Waynne Dingman Memorial Scholarship Bequest of the late Corinne Patteson 3 up to $1250 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in third or fourth year.
2 Academic merit
3 Intends to pursue a vocation in the petroleum industry.
Archie and Hugh Bothner Bursaries Alvin and Kathleen Bothner in memory of their sons Archie G. Bothner and Hugh Bothner 3 up to $2500 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in either the Schulich School of Engineering or the Faculty of Science
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Preference is given to students who are graduates of rural high schools in Alberta or Saskatchewan
5 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Arlene Johnston Bursary The Calgary Foundation, Arlene and Glen Johnston Fund 1 $1500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Faculty of Nursing
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Must be registered full time, but need not be carrying a full course load
Arthur J.E. Child Scholarship in Business Arthur J.E. Child Foundation 1 up to $1800 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering second year in the Haskayne School of Business
2 Academic merit
3 Applicants must submit a covering letter and a 300-word essay addressing the importance of business etiquette Apply to the Haskayne School of Business by March 31
Associated Engineering Award Associated Engineering Ltd.
Associated Engineering is a Canadian, employee-owned, consulting engineering firm which has provided water, infrastructure, transportation and environmental engineering services to local, national, and international clients for over 60 years.		 1 $3000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the majors listed above in the Schulich School of Engineering.
2 The award is based on academic merit
3 To be eligible the student must demonstrate initiative and leadership qualities through participation in extra-curricular activities within the community, working life or the university.
4 The recipient must be interested in pursuing a career in consulting engineering.
5 The student must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Associates of the Faculty of Fine Arts 25th Anniversary Scholarships Associates of the Faculty of Fine Arts 7 $1000 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in each of  Art, Drama, Music and Dance.
2 Academic merit
AstraZeneca Canada Inc. Scholarship AstraZeneca Canada Inc. 1 $4000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering the final year in an Honours BSc program in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry.
2 The award is based on academic merit.
ATCO Gas Award ATCO Gas 1 $650 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business
2 Academic merit
3 Extra-curricular activities that have demonstrated leadership ability.
ATCO Leadership Award in Engineering ATCO Gas 1 $5000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering second or third year in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, in the Schulich School of Engineering
2 Academic merit
3 Demonstrated leadership ability through involvement in campus or community extra-curricular activities.
ATCO Midstream Bursary ATCO Midstream in recognition of the Wolcott family 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering second year in Chemical & Petroleum Engineering
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need.
ATCO Midstream Undergraduate Bursary in the Haskayne School of Business ATCO Midstream 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering second year with a concentration in Accounting, Marketing or Human Resources and Organizational Dynamics in the Haskayne School of Business.
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit
Athletic Therapy Entrance Awards Faculty of Kinesiology (Campus Recreation) 2 $500 1 Offered annually to continuing Kinesiology undergraduate students entering the Athletic Therapy Major
2 Based on admission average to the Athletic Therapy Program as calculated by the Faculty of Kinesiology
3 Students need not be registered full time, but must be enrolled in at least two half courses per session Payment is held until the students have completed their course work at Mount Royal College and return to the University of Calgary
Atkin Memorial Scholarship (Order of the Eastern Star) Grand Chapter of Alberta, Order of the Eastern Star from the Atkin family 1 up to $2600 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year.
2 Academic merit
3 Alberta resident
4 Eastern Star member, sons or daughters of Eastern Star members or direct grandchildren of Eastern Star members.