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University of Calgary Scholarships & Financial Aid
The University of Calgary (UCalgary) offers automatic entrance awards, competitive scholarships, and access to Alberta's provincial scholarship programs including the Jason Lang Scholarship and Alexander Rutherford High School Achievement Scholarship. UCalgary's co-operative education and internship programs provide additional earning opportunities.
Entrance scholarships: $1,500–$20,000+ based on average
Chancellor's Club Scholarship: Top-tier competitive award
Jason Lang (Alberta): $1,000/year (renewable with 3.2 GPA)
Alexander Rutherford (Alberta): Up to $2,500
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Quick facts — University of Calgary Scholarships & Financial Aid
Entrance scholarships
$1,500–$20,000+ based on average
Chancellor's Club Scholarship
Top-tier competitive award
Jason Lang (Alberta)
$1,000/year (renewable with 3.2 GPA)
Alexander Rutherford (Alberta)
Up to $2,500
Location
Calgary, Alberta
Last verified
March 2026
Entrance scholarships
UCalgary provides various entrance award levels:
- Automatic entrance awards based on admission average — no application required
- Chancellor's Club Scholarship: UCalgary's most prestigious entrance award for exceptional students
- Faculty-specific entrance awards in Engineering, Science, Haskayne Business, and Nursing
- Schulich Leader nominations: UCalgary is a participating institution
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Alberta provincial scholarships
UCalgary students can access Alberta's provincial scholarship programs:
- Jason Lang Scholarship: $1,000/year for Alberta students with 3.2+ GPA — apply through MyPass
- Alexander Rutherford: Up to $2,500 based on Grade 10-12 marks — claim through MyPass
- Louise McKinney: Up to $2,500/year for top academic performers at Alberta institutions
- Alberta Student Aid: Provincial loans and grants assessed alongside federal funding
Tips
Practical advice for UCalgary students:
- Claim the Alexander Rutherford through MyPass before starting classes
- The Jason Lang renews annually — maintain a 3.2 GPA to keep receiving it every year
- Apply for UCalgary bursaries through your student portal each year
- UCalgary's co-op programs in Engineering and Haskayne provide substantial earning opportunities
Frequently asked questions
Automatic entrance awards start at approximately 80%+ admission average, with higher amounts for higher averages. Competitive awards like the Chancellor's Club require separate applications.
Apply through Alberta's MyPass portal. You need to be an Alberta resident, enrolled at UCalgary or another eligible Alberta institution, and maintain a 3.2+ GPA.
Yes. UCalgary provides graduate scholarships, teaching and research assistantships, and the Eyes High Doctoral Scholarship for incoming PhD students.
Yes. UCalgary offers the International Entrance Scholarship and other awards for international students. Check the UCalgary International Student Services website for eligibility and amounts.
The Alexander Rutherford Scholarship is an Alberta provincial award, not university-specific. Alberta high school graduates attending UCalgary (or any Alberta post-secondary) can receive up to $2,500 through this program. Claim it through MyPass.
Official source:
Awards & Financial Aid – University of Calgary
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Last verified: March 2026
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