Academic Awards

Every year your SU offers a variety of undergraduate student awards designed to recognize the best and brightest in a number of areas including academics, student leadership, volunteerism and campus involvement. A number of awards are based on financial need along with academic merit.

While some are administered independently through the SU, others are administered on behalf of the SU through the University’s Student Awards and Financial Aid Office.

 

Eric Lahoda Memorial SU Club Scholarship (10) $1,000

This SU Club Scholarship honours Eric Lahoda, a former U of C student and dedicated SU Club executive.

Nominees must:

  1. be a returning U of C student in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or higher),
  2. be registered as a full-time student,
  3. have completed at least one year of study at U of C,
  4. have participated in the club for one semester previously. Note the club must be sanctioned by the SU and be in good standing..

Applications - Available each January
Contact - SU Clubs Web Page
 

Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership (10) $500

UPDATE (Feb. 29, 2012): Application submissions are now closed and successful applicants will be contacted.

The Laurence Decore Award is funded and administered through the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund and promoted through the SU.

This award for student leadership honours Mr. Laurence Decore, former Edmonton mayor and leader of the Alberta Liberal party. The Laurence Decore 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.

Application and guidelines are available here and at the SU office (MSC 251). Further details can be found at the Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) website.

The Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership honours Mr. Laurence Decore, former Edmonton mayor and leader of the Alberta Liberal party. The Laurence Decore 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.

Applications must be submitted to the SU office on February 27, 2012.  No late applications will be accepted. The Students’ Union will submit to the Selection Committee to Alberta Learning Information Services on behalf of all applicants.

The  SU office is located at (MSC 251 MacEwan Student Centre. We are open on Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30.

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees must be:

  1. A Canadian Citizen or permanent resident and be an Alberta resident. To be considered an Alberta resident, one of the following conditions must apply:
    - one parent must currently be residing in Alberta, or
    - Alberta is the last place you have lived for twelve (12) consecutive months before being a full-time student, or
    - you are married to an Alberta resident

  2. currently enrolled full-time (a minimum 60% course load) in an undergraduate or professional program,

  3. involved in either student government or student societies, clubs or organizations, or involved in student organizations at the provincial or national level or in non-profit community organizations, and be

  4. recommended by a Selection Committee at participating post-secondary educational institutions in Alberta.

Students’ Union Research Symposium

The November Symposium provides an opportunity for undergraduate students from across all faculties to showcase their outstanding research work. The Symposium offers a number of a cash awards for research ranging from $500 to $1,000.

Applications and More Information - Undergrad Research Symposium

 

Student Awards and Financial Aid Office

The following awards are administered on behalf of your SU by the university’s Student Awards and Financial Aid office. For more information on these awards including application procedures visit their web page.

Applications are available in June on the on-line Student Centre through the MY UofC portal (www.ucalgary.ca). Deadline for submission of applications is AUGUST 1.
 

Gordon C. Swann Bursary (1) $500

  • Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year
  • Academic merit
  • Financial need
  • Extra-curricular activities.
     

Students' Union Women in the 90’s Bursary (1) $500

  • Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student. Must be registered full time but need not be carrying a full course load
  • Outstanding contribution to the campus climate for University of Calgary women
  • Financial need
  • Academic merit.
     

Ian McKinnon Bursary (1) $500

  • Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year
  • Academic merit
  • Financial need
  • Extra-curricular activities.
     

Andrew Kirkor Memorial Bursary (1) $1500

  • Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year.
  • Financial Need
  • Academic merit
  • Mature student (24 years of age or older).
     

W.A. Cochrane Bursary (1) $550

  • Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering 3rd or 4th year in any faculty
  • Academic merit
  • Financial need
  • Participation in extra-curricular activities and leadership ability.
     

A.W.R. Carrothers Scholarship (1) $500

  • Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year
  • Awards is based on academic standing
  • Participation in extra-curricular activities.
     

Ray Alward Memorial Bursary (1) $500

  • Offered annually to any continuing undergraduate student in any faculty
  • Preference given to a candidate with a hearing impairment.
  • If no suitable candidate applies, consideration will be given to students with other disabilities (must provide proof of disability e.g. doctor’s note)
  • Academic merit
  • Financial need.
     

Giah Eisenstein Memorial Bursary (1) up to $500

  • Offered annually to a student in the Faculty of Medicine MD program
  • Who is undertaking an approved research project in the area of oncology
  • Financial need
  • Interest in the field of oncology.
     

Dr. Peter Craigie Undergraduate Memorial Awards (2) up to $1250

  • Continuing undergraduates students in any faculty who have completed at least one year
  • Minimum grade point average 2.60
  • Strong citizenship qualities and integrity as exemplified by the late Dr. Craigie.
     

54th Students’ Legislative Council Student Assistance Bursaries (5) up to $900

  • Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in any faculty who have completed at least one year
  • Two awards are based primarily on academic merit with financial need taken into consideration
  • Two awards are based primarily on financial need with academic merit taken into consideration
  • One awards is based on contribution to student life at the University of Calgary through the Students’ Union
  • Must be registered full time, but need not be carrying a full course load.
     

Student Peer Assistance Undergraduate Bursary (Variable) (Award amounts Variable)

Created by Students’ Union Referendum in 1996, the Student Peer Assistance Undergraduate bursary program is funded by the University of Calgary Board of Governors and undergraduate students through an optional fee of $10 (full time students) or $7 (part time students). Award allotment varies and is based on academic merit and financial need.
 

Dr. Peggy Patterson Bursaries (2) $2100

  • Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student entering 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year in any undergraduate faculty.
  • Academic merit
  • Financial Need
  • Students must be registered full-time but need not be carrying a full course load.
     

W.F.M. Stewart Bursary (1) $500

  • Offered annually to a continuing undergraduate student in any faculty who has completed at least one year
  • Academic merit
  • Financial need
  • Extra-curricular activities.
     

Students’ Union Campus Involvement Award (Variable) $1000

  • Offered annually to continuing undergraduate students in any faculty. Must be registered full time but need not be carrying a full course load
  • The awards are based on contribution to the University of Calgary campus through involvement in activities such as, but not limited to, clubs, sports or volunteering
  • While academic merit is a factor of the awards it will not be strongly considered
  • Preference is given to students who have not received another award based on similar criteria.