Calgary Foundation · Regional
Academic Excellence at MRU Scholarship
About this award
Get $7,000 for your tuition if you are a Mount Royal University student with a GPA of 3.7 or 80% or higher.
You can receive one award of $7,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you have maintained a near-perfect academic record while studying at Mount Royal University (MRU). No deadline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Calgary Foundation's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Calgary Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. The money is applied directly to tuition. Confirm with the financial aid office at your school how this appears on your account so you can plan your budget. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is assuming a high GPA is enough.
Winners instead provide a personal statement that explains how they used their academic success to help others or lead projects.
Mention a specific project where your research made a difference.
The biggest mistake is using a generic reference letter.
Winners instead ask professors to highlight specific instances of their intellectual curiosity or leadership in the classroom.
Give your referee a bulleted list of your achievements to help them write a detailed letter.