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Name of Award Donor Number of Awards Value Award Criteria
Francis F. Reeve Foundation Bursary Francis F. Reeve Foundation 1 up to $750 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year at the University of Calgary
2 Demonstrated financial need.
3 Has a satisfactory academic standing.
Frank Adam Scholarships in Physical Chemistry Friends, family and colleagues of Frank C. Adam, a member of the academic staff of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Calgary from 1958-1983 2 up to $2200 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering third or fourth year in the Department of Chemistry
2 Academic merit
3 Interest and aptitude in Physical Chemistry to be taken into consideration
Frank McCullough Undergraduate Bursaries Branch 052 (University of Calgary) of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees and the University to honour Mr. Frank McCullough's service to the branch and his retirement from the University 2 up to $1250 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in any faculty who have completed at least one year
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Dependent children of University of Calgary Support Staff employees who hold Regular or Sessional full-time positions and who have completed three or more years of service at the time these awards are made Children of deceased employees are also eligible provided that the deceased staff member was employed on a Regular or Sessional full-time basis at the time of death and had completed three or more years of service
5 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Frank Mink Undergraduate Economics Scholarship Economics Society of Calgary and the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (AEUB) in honour of the late AEUB board member, Frank Mink 1 $2000 1 Offered to a continuing undergraduate student with a major in Economics
2 Academic merit
French Centre Scholarship for Study in Quebec Canadian Heritage Grant 1 up to $7000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student who has completed first or second year in any faculty who intends to register full time from September to April at any francophone university in the province of Quebec.
Must be registered full time but need not be carrying a full course load
2 Academic merit
3 Completed FREN 317: Vocabulaire et analyse grammaticale 2 or equivalent, or demonstrate sufficient ability in oral and written French
Preference is given to students with a major or minor in French
4 Extra-curricular activities exhibiting qualities of good citizenship which demonstrate concern for others
5 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
6 Apply to the French Centre by January 15
French Embassy Book Prizes Consulate of France 3 Books 1 Offered annually to undergraduate students in any faculty.
2 One award for outstanding merit in each of :
FREN 317: Vocabulaire et analyse grammaticale 2;
a 300-level French literature or culture course;
a 400- or 500- level French course
3 Academic record otherwise satisfactory
French Government Book Prizes Consulate of France 2 Books 1 One award is offered annually to a graduating student in a French major degree program in the Faculty of Humanities. A second award is offered to a student in any faculty.
2 Highest academic standing in the final year of the French major degree program
Outstanding merit in two first-year University French courses., providing the students' record is otherwise satisfactory.
Frost Bursaries The Calgary Foundation 2 up to $1800 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in the BA Dance program in the Faculty of Fine Arts
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
G. Gordon Clarke Bursary Ziff Energy Group 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Social Sciences with a major in Economics
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Must have completed at least one of the following courses with a minimum grade of 'B+' - ECON 323: Natural Gas Markets, ECON 325: Petroleum in the North American Economy, ECON 327: Petroleum in the World Economy, ECON 475: Economics of Natural Resources I, or ECON 575: Economics of Natural Resources II
G. Rodney Morisset Prize Friends of G. Rodney Morisset and the Humanities Associates Program 1 up to $400 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty.
2 Academic achievement in courses in Children's Literature
Consult the Department of English for applicable Children's Literature courses
3 Must be registered full time, but need not be carrying a full course load
GAC Student Prize Geological Association of Canada 1 One year membership in GAC and GAC Publication 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering their final year in Geology and Geophysics
2 Top academic student
Gemini Engineering Limited Bursary Carl and Liz Johnson 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in either Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
5 Must have indicated an intention to pursue a career in the petroleum industry
George Arthur and Lily Hadden Sullivan Bursaries in Humanities and Science Established in honour of Norma Kay Sullivan-Bell's parents, George Arthur and Lily Hadden Sullivan 2 $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Humanities and to a continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Science.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Geomatics Engineering 25th Anniversary' Bursary Department of Geomatics Engineering at the University of Calgary, industry supporters, and alumni, in celebrating the departments' 25th anniversary 3 $3000 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering second, third and fourth year Geomatics Engineering.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 To be eligible, students must have completed the previous year in the Schulich School of Engineering with a grade point average of at least 3.00 based on a minimum course load of five full-course equivalents.
Geomatics Engineering Future Leaders Award Established using research royalties obtained by Drs. Naser El-Shelmy and Klaus Peter Schwarz from the commercialization of KINGPAD Software (NS/GPS integration software) 1 $1500 1 Continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year Geomatics Engineering.
2 Demonstrated leadership and volunteerism in extra-curricular activities benefiting the University and/or community
3 Grade point average of not less than 3.50 in the previous academic year
Geomatics Engineering Student Society Bursaries Geomatics Engineering Student Society 2 $500 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering third or fourth year Geomatics Engineering
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Extra-curricular, on-campus activities within Geomatics Engineering
George L. McVety C.L.U. Bursary Funded by an endowment established by the late George McVety with additional donations from Mabel McVety in memory of her husband, George McVety 1 up to $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business Risk Management and Insurance concentration
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated interpersonal skills who has participated in volunteer activities involving concern for others
George Reed Foundation Scholarship George Reed Foundation for the Handicapped, Regina 1 up to $2700 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year Must be registered full time, but need not be carrying a full course load
2 Academic merit
3 Preference given to a student who has indicated an interest in working with the disabled In the event there are no suitable applicants, regular guidelines for undergraduate awards will apply
4 Applicants with a disability must provide proof (i.e. doctor's statement)
Gerald Roberts Mortimer and Victor Emanuel Mortimer Bursaries Estates of Victor E. Mortimer and Gerald R. Mortimer 5 up to $1600 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in any faculty who have completed at least one year
2 Attended high school in the Judicial District of Calgary, excluding the City of Calgary, for at least two consecutive years
3 Academic merit
4 Financial need
Gerald Roberts Mortimer and Victor Emanuel Mortimer Scholarships Estates of Victor E. Mortimer and Gerald R. Mortimer 4 up to $1600 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in any faculty who have completed at least one year at the University of Calgary
2 Attended high school in the Judicial District of Calgary, excluding the City of Calgary, for at least two consecutive years.
3 Academic Merit
German Government Book Prizes Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany 6 Books 1 Offered to undergraduate students in any faculty.
2 Outstanding merit in each of :
GERM 202: German I
GERM 223: Beyond High School German II
GERM 302: German III
GERM 333: Consolidating German II
GERM 353: Linguistics for German or GERM 469.09: German Phonetics and Phonology
GERM 401: Advanced Language Practicum
3 Not awarded to same student more than once
German Language School of Calgary Award German Language School of Calgary  1 up to $850 1 Offered to a student in the Bachelor of Education four-year program or the Bachelor of Education After degree program
2 Interest in the German language and culture
3 Academic merit
4 Minimum grade of 'B+' required for each German course taken
5 In the event that no suitable recipient can be selected by the Faculty of Education, students enrolled in the Faculty of Humanities, majoring in German will be considered for the award
Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Studies Scholarship Members of the Department of Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Studies
Established in honour of retired faculty members Rene Breugelmans, William R. Gilby, Juergen Jahn, Julian L. Laychuk, Ivor Luethy, Alexander Malycky, Alfred H. Schulze, Roman S. Struc and Clive von Cardinal (deceased).		 1 up to $1200 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student.
2 The award is based on academic standing in senior courses offered in the Department of Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Studies at the University of Calgary, provided that the student's record is otherwise satisfactory.
3 Selection is made by the Department of Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Studies.
Gertrude and W.J. Thompson Memorial Undergraduate Bursary Mrs. Doris Baldwin in memory of her parents, Gertrude and W.J. Thompson 1 up to $1800 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third year with a major in Political Science or History.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Extra-curricular activities Demonstrated leadership ability
5 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Gledhil Award Neal Gledhil 1 $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Department of Art, specializing in Printmaking who must be registered full time but need not be carrying a full course load.
2 Academic standing.
3 Portfolio of prints must be submitted to the area co-ordinator by April 15
Gordon C. Swann Bursary Students' Union, University of Calgary 1 $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Extra-curricular activities
Gordon L. Gibbs Bursary for the Fine Arts Funded by an endowment established by friends and family of Gordon L. Gibbs and matching grant from Alberta Opportunity Bursary Fund 1 up to $250 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering final year in the Faculty of Fine Arts with a major in Drama or Art.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
GPAC Bursary Canadian Gas Processors Suppliers Association 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 or the Department of Geology and Geophysics
2 Planning to pursue a career in the field of gas processing
3 Academic standing
4 Financial need
5 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
6 Graduate of a Canadian high school
Grace LeBel Bursary Funded by an endowment established by Edward A. Johnson in recognition of the contribution made by Grace LeBel to the Kananaskis field stations as administrative secretary from 1978-2000, and matching grant from Alberta Opportunities Bursary Fund 1 up to $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in Biological Sciences
2 Taking a course offered at the Kananaskis field stations Apply to the Department of Biological Sciences by March 15
3 Academic merit
4 Financial need
Graeme Bell and Norma Kay Sullivan-Bell Undergraduate Scholarship in Biology Graeme I. Bell and Norma Kay Sullivan-Bell 2 up to $3000 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in the Department of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Science.
2 Academic Merit
3 Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Great-West Life Business Education Scholarship Great-West Life Assurance Company 1 up to $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business concentrating in Risk Management and Insurance or Finance/Risk Management and Insurance
2 Academic merit
3 Extra-curricular activities which include demonstrated leadership ability
4 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Green MacPhee Endowed Scholarship in Geomatics Engineering Stephen Green and Janet MacPhee 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in Geomatics Engineering in the Schulich School of Engineering.
2 Academic merit
3 Demonstrated contribution to school and/or community life through extracurricular activities and work.
Gulf Canada Centennial Scholarships Gulf Canada Resources Limited, Calgary 2 up to $2400 1 Offered annually to one continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in any faculty and one continuing undergraduate student entering second or third year in any faculty .
2 Academic merit
H.A. Gorrell Memorial Bursary Mrs. Jean Gorrell
Established in memory of her husband H.A. Gorrell		 2 up to $3000 1 Offered annually to one continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Department of English and one continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Department of Geology and Geophysics
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit
4 Extra-curricular activities
H.L. Johnson and Associates Ltd. Award Harvey and Marilyn Johnson, Calgary 1 up to $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Canadian Studies program in the Faculty of Communication Culture
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Participation in extra-curricular activities
Hans M. Nielsen Memorial Undergraduate Bursaries K.E. Nielsen in memory of Hans M. Nielsen 2 up to $3000 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering third or fourth year; one award offered in Electrical Engineering and one in Mechanical Engineering
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Canadian citizen Resident of Alberta
Harley Hotchkiss Scholarship Anonymous donation in recognition of Harley Hotchkiss' participation in bringing the Flames Hockey team to Calgary. This scholarship has been augmented by a  matching donation from Mr. Hotchkiss. 1 up to $2000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year.
2 Academic merit
Harry and Martha Cohen Scholarship Harry and Martha Cohen Foundation with matching funds from the Faculty of Education 1 $2000 1 Offered annually to an undergraduate student entering first year in the BEd (Master of Teaching program) at the University of Calgary who has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a Developmental Art concentration or Drama Education major
2 Students enrolled in a combined degree program in one of these majors are also eligible
3 Academic merit
Harry Booth Bursary Alberta Natural Gas Company Ltd.
Established in honour of Mr. Harry Booth, a former director of Alberta Natural Gas Company Ltd., prior to their amalgamation with TransCanada Pipelines on January 1, 1999.		 1 up to $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Haskayne School.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Harry Kiyooka Award for Painting Ms. Lynne Crouch 1 $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering their final year of the BFA Honours or BFA (Studio Art) program
2 Demonstrated a strong ability in 19th Century painting styles and techniques in ART 453: Painting IV
Harvest Energy Trust Bursary Harvest Energy Trust 3 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Schulich School of Engineering, the Faculty of Science majoring in Geology or Geophysics, and the Haskayne School of Business.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
5 Interested in a career in the petroleum industry
Haskayne School of Business Alumni Alberta Opportunities Bursary Haskayne School of Business Alumni, with matching funds from the Alberta Opportunities Bursary Program 1 up to $1250 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Haskayne School of Business.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Haskayne School of Business Co-op Student Achievement Awards Various companies from industry 3 $500 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in the Haskayne School of Business
2 Must have successfully completed three work placements Based on supervisor's nomination, work term reports and performance evaluations
Haskayne School of Business Undergraduate Scholarship Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary 1 up to $500 1 Offered annually to an undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business.
2 Highest grade point average in all courses taken in the Haskayne School of Business
3 Successful completion of all third year core courses in the Bachelor of Commerce program at the University of Calgary
Heinz Jordan Material Art Awards Heinz Jordan and Company Limited 2 $500 Certificate for the purchase of Art Supplies 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering third year in the Department of Art in the Faculty of Fine Arts
2 Visual Art
3 Academic merit
Helen Acheson Memorial Bursary Family of Helen Acheson, BA '75 1 up to $800 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student with a major in the Department of Anthropology.
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit
4 To be eligible students must be registered full time but need not be carrying a full course load.
Helen and F.R. Graham Award Helen E. Graham 1 up to $3000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Music program in Composition in the Faculty of Fine Arts.
2 Academic merit and/or student's promise as a composer
3 In the case of a tie, financial need will also be taken into consideration
Herringer Kiss Gallery Bursary Herringer Kiss Gallery 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a third or fourth year continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Fine Arts
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Hertz Trio Prize Barrie I. Strafford 1 up to $250 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the String program in the Department of Music
2 Performance before the spring jury and overall contribution to ensemble work within the department
Hisao P. & Mary Needler Arai Marine Field Studies Scholarship Hisao P. & Mary Needler Arai and friends 1 $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student with a major in the Department of Biological Sciences.
2 Academic merit over the previous three academic sessions Must be registered in or have completed at least two courses (one full-course equivalent) in zoology applicable towards their degree
3 Contingent upon successful completion of a course at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
Holy Cross Alumni Association Bursary Alumni Association, Holy Cross Hospital School of Nursing 1 up to $1200 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third year in the Faculty of Nursing
2 Minimum grade point average of 3.20
3 Financial need
4 Canadian citizen or permanent resident Resident of Alberta
6 Must provide documentation regarding demonstrated proficiency in client care
Howard Palmer Memorial Scholarship Family, friends and colleagues of Howard Palmer a professor at the University of Calgary from 1973-1991 1 up to $2600 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Department of History.
2 Concentration in  Western Canadian History or Western Canadian Studies
3 Academic merit
Hudson & Company LLP Accounting Bursary Hudson & Company LLP Chartered Accountants 1 $1500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business.
2 Academic merit.
3 Finanacial need.
4 Extra-curricular activities with community involvement.
Human Environment Group Award The Human Environment Group, specializing in Canadian and international social and environmental consulting 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Communication and Culture, Humanities, or Social Sciences.
2 Majoring in Canadian Studies, Development Studies, International Indigenous Studies or Latin American Studies
3 Academic merit
4 Some consideration given to financial need
5 Preference to students with career interests related to understanding and managing the socio-environmental effect of development.
Human Resources Institute of Alberta Bursary Human Resources Institute of Alberta (HRIA) 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business
2 Concentration in Human Resources
3 Demonstrated leadership in student or community extra-curricular activities
5 Financial need
Humanities External Advisory Board Undergraduate Honours Scholarships Faculty of Humanities Dean's External Advisory Board members 3 $1000 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering third or fourth year of the Honours stream in the Faculty of Humanities
2 Academic merit
Hungarian Arts and Heritage Foundation of Alberta Bursary Hungarian Arts and Heritage Foundation of Alberta. 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student who has completed at least one year in the Faculty of Fine Arts
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Hunter Family Foundation Scholarship Hunter Family Foundation 2 $5000 (Renewable) 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering third year in any faculty
2 Academic merit.
3 Demonstrated pattern of entrepreneurial spirit
4 Financial need may also be taken into consideration.
5 Renewable in fourth year providing a minimum grade point average of 3.20 is maintained in third year