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Name of Award Donor Number of Awards Value Award Criteria
Husky Energy Inc. Scholarship Husky Energy Inc., Calgary 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year  in one of the following disciplinesEngineering, Geology and Geophysics.
2 Academic merit
3 Extra-curricular activities
Ian McKinnon 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 at the University of Calgary.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Extra-curricular acitivities
IATSE (Local 212) Award in Design/Technical Theatre International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (Local 212) 1 up to $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the BFA (Drama) program in the Faculty of Fine Arts. Must be registered full time but need not be carrying a full course load.
2 Demonstrated interest in and potential for success in the technical and/or design aspect of theatrical or motion picture production
3 Minimum grade point average of 2.60
Innova Exploration Bursary in Petroleum Geology Innova Exploration Inc. 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student majoring in Geology, with preference given to a student in the Petroleum Geology concentration in the Faculty of Science.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Institute of Navigation Alberta Chapter Bursary Institute of Navigation Alberta Chapter 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering second year in the Schulich School of Engineering who has chosen Geomatics Engineering as their program specialization.
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit based on at least five full course equivalents in the first year of Engineering
4 Payment is made in January.
Insurance Institute of Saskatchewan Scholarship Insurance Institute of Saskatchewan 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Haskayne School of Business.
2 Risk Management and Insurance or Finance/Risk Management and Insurance concentration
3 Academic merit
4 Saskatchewan resident.
Attended secondary school in Saskatchewan or attended one year of post-secondary school in Saskatchewan
5 Students transferring in from other Canadian post-secondary institutions will also be considered
Investors Group Bursary Investors Group 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year with a concentration in Finance, Marketing or Entrepreneurship/Innovation in the Haskayne School of Business
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit
4 Community involvement with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization
5 To be eligible, students must submit a brief statement about their understanding of financial planning and its relevance to their lives.
IPPSA Bursary in Electrical Engineering Independent Power Producers Society of Alberta 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to an undergraduate student entering third or final year with a major in Electrical Engineering in the Schulich School of Engineering.
2 Academic merit.
3 Finanacial need.
Irene Y.L. Fung Memorial Bursary Peter Tsang in memory of his wife, Irene Fung 1 up to $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Bachelor of Music program
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit
4 Must be graduates of an Alberta high school
5 Canadian citizens or permanent residents
6 Preference is given to students studying piano or violin
Irma Fleming Memorial Bursary Established by Coralie Lalonde in memory of her grandmother, Irma Fleming (BEd 1977), who completed her degree as a mature student.  Donations also made by family and friends. 1 up to $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing mature 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 Maure student
3 Academic merit
4 Financial need
Irpinia Cultural Society Book Prize Irpinia Cultural Society 1 Book 1 Offered annually to an undergraduate student in any faculty.
2 Minor in Italian
3 Highest standing in any Italian course offered
4 Academic record otherwise satisfactory
Isabel Stadelbauer Award Estate of Isabel Stadelbauer, Teacher and Artist 1 up to $1250 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student who has completed three years in the BFA (Visual Studies) Developmental Art concentration program and is continuing in either the BFA (Visual Studies) Developmental Art concentration program or the Combined BFA (Visual Studies) Developmental Art concentration/BEd (Master of Teaching Program)
2 Must demonstrate exceptional commitment to the discipline of Art Education Students must apply to the Department of Art by April 15. They should submit a letter outlining their extra-curricular activities as well as supporting documentation regarding participation in discipline-related associations and organizations, volunteer work, publications and conference presentations.
3 Academic merit
4 Participation in extra-curricular activities in the Art Education community
Isabelle Wolcott, RN, Medicine Hat College Nursing Scholarship Mrs. Isabelle Wolcott
In honour of Isabelle Wolcott's Medicine Hat roots and in recognition of her practice and appreciation for the nursing profession.		 1 $2000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Bachelor of Nursing collaborative program at the Medicine Hat College site.
2 Academic merit.
3 Permanent home address must be in Medicine Hat or in a surrounding rural community.
Italian Embassy Book Prizes Italian Cultural Institute 3 Books 1 Offered annually to undergraduate students in any faculty.
2 Highest standing in each of:  ITAL 203: Beginners  Italian II, ITAL 401: Third-Year Italian, and other senior Winter Session Italian course
3 Academic record otherwise satisfactory
Ivor Petrak Scholarships Friends and colleagues of Ivor Petrak
Established in memory of the late Ivor Petrak, a senior vice-president of Canadian Pacific Hotels Corporation and general manager of the Banff Springs Hotel		 2 up to $2000 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students registered in the Haskayne School of Business.
2 Tourism Management or Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management concentration
3 In Co-op program:  academic merit in a minimum of four full-course equivalents taken in sessions one and four of the Co-op program Non Co-op program:  academic merit in a minimum of four full-course equivalents taken in the most recent Fall/Winter Sessions
4 Preference given to Co-op students on international work term placements
J. Harry Tims & Family Engineering Award J. Harry Tims, P.Eng. together with his family
J. Harry Tims, P.Eng., retired president of the construction company of McTavish McKay & Company Limited,		 1 up to $2400 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year of Civil Engineering
2 Academic merit
3 Participation in student affairs
4 Interest in the construction industry
5 Canadian citizens or permanent residents
J.H. Holloway Scholarship in Geomatics Engineering J.H. Holloway Scholarship Foundation, Edmonton 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Department of Geomatics Engineering
2 Academic merit
3 Participation in university activities
Jack A. Sandercock Bursary Ziff Energy Group in recognition of the contribution to the Canadian gas industry by Jack A. Sandercock, 1 $750 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering second year in the Schulich School of Engineering.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Extracurricular Activities
Jack Irwin - PLM Excellence Bursary Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen, Calgary 1 up to $800 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business with a Petroleum Land Management concentration.
2 Academic merit with a minimum grade point average of 3.20 required
3 Financial need
4 Summer industry experience
5 Extra-curricular activities and leadership ability
Jack Perraton Bursaries Funded by an endowment established by Jack Perraton and augmented by donations from friends and colleagues on the occasion of the completion of Mr. Perraton's term as the ninth chancellor of the University of Calgary 1998-2002 2 up to $3000 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in any faculty who have completed at least one year
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit
Jack T. Wood Bursary Pembina Corporation in honour of Jack T. Wood on the occasion of his retirement from the Board of Directors Pembina Resources Limited 1 up to $5000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business
2 Outstanding academic merit
3 Demonstrated leadership ability Made a positive contribution to a Haskayne School of Business student organization, or some other university activity.
4 Financial need
5 Canadian citizen Resident of Alberta
Jack Wise Award for Excellence in Painting The Calgary Foundation - Jed Irwin Fund 1 up to $300 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Department of Art.
2 Based on a portfolio review by the academic staff of the Department of Art Must have completed: ART 451: Painting III and ART 453: Painting IV
Jacobs Canada Inc. Bursary Jacobs Canada Inc. 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in Civil, Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Preference is given to students interested in the fields of design engineering and construction.
Jacques E. Renaud Memorial Bursary Blanca J. Renaud 1 up to $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Geology program
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Preference is given to students who have completed high school in either a French Immersion or Francophone in Alberta.
James H. Gray Prizes in History James H. Gray, Calgary 2 up to $400 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students who submit the best essays in Western Canadian History. One award offered in Fall Session and one in Winter Session
2 Preference given to students taking introductory level history courses
James P. Hansen Tourism Bursary Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association 1 $5000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Bachelor of Hotel and Resort Management Program in the Haskayne School of Business
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Demonstrated a commitment to the hospitality and tourism industry through work or volunteer activities
Jason Lang Scholarships ( Alberta Scholarship Programs) Government of Alberta Variable $1000 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in any faculty who are Alberta residents.
2 The awards are based on academic merit.. 
Must have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.20 on all courses completed in the previous Fall and Winter Sessions at the University of Calgary.
3 Minimum course load of four full-course equivalents in the previous Fall and Winter Sessions is required. Must be registered full time in the current Fall and/or Winter Sessions
4 Must not be receiving a Louise McKinney Scholarship.
Must be pursuing a first degree.
For further information contact the Student Awards Office.
Jason Lapierre Memorial Scholarship Michael Hayes, Kyle Marcotte, Harold Kuntz 1 up to $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Kinesiology.
2 Academic merit
3 Extra-curricular activities
4 Preference to students with involvement: as an active triathlete (with membership in the ATA or other provincial association); as an alpine ski racer or accredited coach (with an FIS license or a provisional FIS number); or as a track and field distance runner (with membership on an intercollegiate track and field team).
Jeff Waller Memorial Bursary Family and friends in memory of Jeff Waller, BSc (Honours) 1996 1 $500 1 Offered annually to a returning undergraduate student entering any year in the Faculty of Science
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
Jennifer Torvi Memorial Bursary Friends, family and colleagues of Jennifer Torvi, BEd '93 (with Distinction) and valued employees of the Faculty of Continuing Education 1 up to $900 1 Offered annually to a part-time undergraduate student
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Must have completed a minimum of four half courses in the Weekend University program
Jeno Korponay Memorial Bursary in Engineering Estate of Clara Korponay in memory of her husband, Jeno Korponay 1 up to $2000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Schulich School of Engineering
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit
4 Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Jerry J. Simpson Memorial Scholarship Midwest Surveys in memory of Jerry J. Simpson 1 $2000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering final year in the Geomatics Engineering program
2 Academic merit
3 Preference is given to students who demonstrate an interest in cadastral studies through an internship
Jessie Ower Memorial Prize Members and friends of the department 1 $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in a major or honours program in the Department of Greek and Roman Studies
2 Must have been registered full time but need not have taken a full course load
3 academic achievement in courses taken in the department.
Jim and Doris Garner Bursary The Calgary Foundation, Jim and Doris Garner Fund 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Haskayne School of Business with a concentration in either Risk Management and Insurance or Risk Management and Insurance/Finance.
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit
Jim Van Dam Scholarship Focus Corporation 1 $2000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Department of Geomatics Engineering
2 Academic merit
3 Demonstrate an interest in cadastral studies by being enrolled in ENGO 579: Survey Law or ENGO 581: Land Use Planning
Joan Reimer Memorial Bursary Family and friends of Joan Ann Reimer
Established in recognition of her life-long love of learning		 1 up to $300 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Faculty of Fine Arts, or an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Education entering first year of the BEd (Master of Teaching program), or penultimate year of a combined degree program.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Must be registered full time but need not be carrying a full course load
Jock Abra Scholarship in Psychology and the Arts Dr. Jock Abra 1 $1000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering the final year of the Honours program in the Department of Psychology
2 Academic merit
3 Preference given to students who demonstrate involvement and interest in an area of fine arts, the performing arts or humanities
4 Students who have completed coursework in the Faculty of Fine Arts or the Faculty of Humanities will also be considered Applicants must submit a letter to the Department of Psychology by May 1 summarizing their fine arts, performing arts or humanities involvement including specific information that clearly documents, supports and confirms the extent of involvement (eg. letters from instructors, portfolio of work produced, etc.)
John and Anthony Pearson Memorial Bursaries Friends and family of the Pearson brothers, John Charles and Anthony Thomas, students at the University of Calgary from 1983-1987 and 1985-1987 respectively 2 up to $2500 1 Offered annually to one continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Schulich School of Engineering and one continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit also to be considered
John D. Petrie Memorial Undergraduate Bursaries Contributed by the Petrie family and the estate of Mrs. Mary Petrie Variable up to $5000 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in any faculty who have completed at least one year
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Canadian citizen or permanent resident and Alberta resident
John Deyholos Memorial Award J.H. Holloway Scholarship Foundation, Edmonton
Established in memory of  John Deyholos, one of the founding directors of the J.H. Holloway Scholarship Foundation		 1 $2500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering fourth year in the Department of Geomatics Engineering
2 Grades earned in ENGO 455:  Cadastral Surveys and Land Registration Systems (minimum B+ grade required) and a minimum grade point average of 3.00.
John E. Oyler Scholarship Faculty members of the Department of Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Studies 1 up to $1600 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Department of Germanic, Slavic and East Asian Studies.
2 Academic merit
John Ernest Cheal Scholarship Estate of John Ernest Cheal 1 up to $1800 1 Offered annually to an undergraduate student entering first or second year in the BEd (Master of Teaching program)
2 Academic merit
John F. Hardy Memorial Bursary Grace B. Hardy
Established in memory of her late husband John F. Hardy		 6 up to $2750 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students entering third or fourth year in the Department of Chemical Engineering or the Department of Geology and Geophysics.
2 The awards are based primarily on financial need
3 Academic achievement
4 Leadership qualities and contribution to extra-curricular activities also to be considered
John McCamis Memorial Scholarship Friends and colleagues of John McCamis
Established in memory of  the late John McCamis in recognition of his work in the petroleum industry and the warm feeling that his colleagues will always have for John		 1 up to $3000 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Department of Geology and Geophysics.
2 Academic merit
John Norman Munro Memorial Award in Music Family and friends of John Norman Munro 1 up to $2200 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Music program.
2 Academic merit
3 Contribution to the musical life of the department in the previous academic year
4 Attended high school in Alberta
5 Preference given to students who have been accepted into the performance route
John P.L. Roberts Awards Associates of the Faculty of Fine Arts, friends of John Roberts and the University of Calgary from the Building on the Vision Campaign 2 up to $600 1 Offered on a rotating departmental basis to continuing undergraduate students in the Faculty of Fine Arts. Year 1 (even years): awarded to one student in each of the Departments of Music and Art Year 2 (odd years): awarded to one student in each of the Department of Drama and the Program of Dance
2 Minimum grade point average of 3.20 in the most recent five full-course equivalents
3 Most outstanding creative presentations
John W. Gregg Memorial Bursary Page Petroleum Ltd., Calgary 1 up to $2200 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Some consideration given to participation in extra-curricular activities
5 Preference is given to a student enrolled in Petroleum Engineering courses with an interest in pursuing a career in oil production, drilling, gas processing and/or reservoir engineering.
John William Grindley Memorial Bursary Mrs. T.W. Grindley in memory of her grandson Bill whose life came to a tragic end October 1, 1984 1 up to $900 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering the final year in the Faculty of Nursing
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Community service
5 Special interest in psychiatric nursing
Johnston D. Porter Memorial Scholarship Independent Petroleum Association of Canada
Established in memory of Johnston Porter, Managing Director of IPAC from 1975-1985		 1 up to $1300 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business.
2 Academic merit
Josef  Werner Bursary Estate of Josef Werner 1 Tuition and fees 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 Canadian citizen
5 Raised in a single-parent family
Joseph and Sylvia Bercuson Bursary in Judaic Studies David and Barrie Bercuson 1 $500 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student with a major or minor in Religious Studies
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Must be in the Western Religion stream and be enrolled or have completed at least two upper level half courses in Judaism
Joyce Frank Bursary Funded by an endowment established by family and friends in memory of Joyce Frank, and matching grant from Alberta Opportunities Bursary Fund 1 $3000 1 Offered annually to an undergraduate student entering the BEd (Master of Teaching program) secondary route with a science or art specialization.
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Candidates must have a history of volunteerism
Judith Sloman Memorial Scholarships in Women's Studies Established by friends and colleages in memory of Dr. Judith Sloman , who taught at the University of Calgary from 1968 until her death in 1980, to encourage students in her two main areas of academic interest - Women's Studies and Eighteenth Century English Literature. 2 up to $900 1 Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students enrolled in any faculty. Need not be registered full time
2 Academic merit in three half courses in Women's Studies taken over the last two consecutive sessions.
3 For applicable courses in Women's Studies, see Groups 1 and 2 under the Women's Studies Minor Program listed in the University of Calgary Calendar.
Julio Poscente Memorial Bursaries Eurogas Corporation in memoriy of Julio Poscente 3 up to $1650 1 Offered annually to students entering fourth year in the Haskayne School of Business with a concentration in Petoleum Land Management.
2 Financial need
3 Academic merit
4 Preference will be given to students with a strong community service experience
K.S. Wani Memorial Scholarship Dr. J.K. Wani in memory of his father, K.S. Wani 1 up to $1800 1 Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the statistics program in the Faculty of Science.
2 Academic merit
Kaley Jane Smith Bursary Friends and colleagues in memory of Kaley Jane Smith 1 up to $2500 (Renewable) 1 Offered annually to an undergraduate student entering first year of the BEd (Master of Teaching program) Elementary Route
2 Academic merit
3 Financial need
4 Extra-curricular activities involving work with children
5 Canadian citizens or permanent residents
6 Renewable in second year providing the student has successfully completed first year of the program.