Award Guide: Applying for your award
Know where to look for awards and find helpful tips on gathering your documents and writing your proposal.
Create an award application
Start your search early and apply as soon as possible!
You are encouraged to apply for awards when you have submitted your admissions application and received your University of Calgary student number (UCID). You are not required to meet the eligibility requirements in the terms of reference of an award when you apply, but if successful, you must meet the eligibility requirements at the time the award is paid.
Your first step in receiving an award is to apply. This section covers everything you need to know before you submit your award application.
Look for awards
How to sort through thousands of open competitions to find the awards that match your criteria.
Know your eligibility
Found an award? Make sure you are eligible to apply. Learn about the regulations and what they mean for you.
Gathering documents
Many award applications ask for transcripts, references, research proposals and CVs. Learn about about gathering and preparing these important documents.
All award applicants must read and understand the Graduate Award Regulation