Government awards
To search for government awards available to you – select: “Government” under the "External/Internal/Government" menu in the "Search Criteria" in Search for Awards.
External and government awards
External awards are available from many sources, and have a variety of criteria and deadlines.
Featured awards
Rhodes Scholarships
Interested in pursuing a second bachelor's degree at the University of Oxford in England? Apply for one of the world's most prestigious international scholarships.
Loran Scholars
In partnership with universities, donors and volunteers across the country, we’re investing in the future of Canada. We offer the country’s largest and most comprehensive four-year undergraduate award (valued at $100,000) to young Canadians on the basis of character, service and the promise of leadership.
Payment information
All payments are made directly from UCalgary except the Jason Lang Scholarship, which is paid directly to you from Alberta Student Aid.
Need more information?
Contact the Alberta Student Aid Service Centre: 1.855.606.2096
Deadlines
Applications
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Application Opens
July 1
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Applications Closes
September 30
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Required Documents
Transcripts for Students starting in a professional program (Medicine, Law, Vet Med) UCalgary for 2021-2022
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Document Deadline
October 10
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Application Opens
July 1
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Applications Closes
September 30 (Fall)
January 15 (Winter)
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Required Documents
Transcripts for Students starting in a professional program (Medicine, Law, Vet Med) UCalgary for 2021-2022
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Document Deadline
October 10 (Fall)
January 20 (Winter)
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Application Opens
July 1
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Application Closes
October 15 (Fall)
January 15 (Winter)
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Required Documents
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Document Deadline
October 20 (Fall)
January 20 (Winter)
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Application Opens
October 1
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Application Closes
December 1
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Required Documents
Reference Letter
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Document Deadline
December 15
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Application Opens
October 1
Undergraduate students apply though your my.ucalgary.ca account.
Graduate students apply here.
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Application Closes
December 1
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Required Documents
Resume of Leadership Activities
Reference Letter
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Document Deadline
December 15
For more details about Alberta Student Aid scholarships, visit studentaid.alberta.ca/scholarships.
Where can I look for other external scholarships and awards?
Take a look at these external resources to find one that fits you:
- Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool
- Alberta Student Aid Scholarships
- The Calgary Foundation
- Universities Canada
- Loran Scholars Foundation
- Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
- Government of Canada Scholarships
- Indspire Institute
- Mensa Canada Scholarship Programme
- Scholarships Canada.com
- Student Scholarships.org
- yconic
- Atila
Some additional places to look for funding
Clubs, associations and organizations often provide educational funding to their members and dependents. Check with the clubs or organizations that you or your family members are involved with, including:
- Community organizations (i.e. 4-H, Scouts, YMCA, Rotary)
- Faith or religious groups, churches
- Cultural clubs and associations
- Not-for-profit organizations and foundations
- Employers
- Athletic organizations