Funding & Awards
Your Students’ Union (SU) is here to help you succeed during your time here at the University of Calgary.
With the understanding that many students face unique financial challenges while attending school, your SU offers a number of financial supports and monetary awards programs. These programs are designed to assist you in taking full advantage of academic and personal development opportunities despite personal financial challenges.
Whether it’s attending a professional development conference, embarking on a project to improve campus life or being recognized for a research project – your SU can support you in ensuring your time at the UofC is one filled with exciting learning and development opportunities.
The following is a rundown of the various monetary awards, financial assistance programs, and project funding your SU offers or promotes in partnership. Click through to the section to learn more details.
Every year your SU supports UofC students through student awards. Last year student donations through the peer bursary levy led to over $1 million in bursaries distributed to deserving students. The SU provides several awards to outstanding students who excel in a variety of areas.
Travel & Conference Funding/Academic Competition Funding
Is there a particular professional or academic conference you think would be of great benefit to your academic or professional development? Is there an academic competition that you feel you would be a cinch for you to walk away with the prize? Your SU offers financial assistance for you to attend these opportunities.
Are you a member or leader of an SU-sanctioned club? If so, you can take advantage of the University of Calgary Alumni Association’s annual funding program to support special project related to student club activities.
SU Sustainability Board (SUSB) – Sustainability Fund
Are you concerned about our environment? Does fostering a more environmentally responsible and sustainable campus community excite you? The SUSB Sustainability Fund offers funding to on-campus projects that promote sustainability at the UofC.
Quality Money is an initiative of your SU to provide funding to projects at the UofC that enhance the overall student experience. Increased study space, new lab equipment and an on-campus bicycle shop are just some of the successful initiatives made possible through Quality Money. Students, faculty and other campus members are eligible to receive funding for their projects.
The Laurence Decore Award is funded and administered through the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund and promoted by your SU. The award recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding dedication and leadership to fellow students and to their community through involvement in student government, student associations, clubs and /or community organizations.
