Aufricht Family Fund Student Award

Calgary Foundation

Get $4,000 to $5,000 for your first year at the University of Calgary or SAIT. Applications for the May 30, 2026 round have closed.

Published by · last checked August 31, 2026

Award value
$5,000
Deadline
May 30, 2026
Level
Certificate, High school, Undergraduate
Open to
Alberta

Applications are closed for this cycle

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What you will need

  • Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
  • Proof of graduation from a Calgary High School or Charter School
  • Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree or diploma at the University of Calgary or SAIT
  • Leadership and community involvement
  • One letter of reference

About this award

You can receive one or more awards valued at $4,000 to $5,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. If you maintain your eligibility, the award is renewable for three years of consecutive study. This is for you if you are a high-achieving student from a Calgary area school who has shown leadership in your community but needs financial help to afford post-secondary education. The May 30, 2026 deadline has passed and this round is closed. Check Calgary Foundation's awards page for the next application window. When you do apply, ask Calgary Foundation how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or a phone call. 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 your tuition. Confirm with Calgary Foundation during your application if there are any other specific payment schedules you should know about. To keep this award for multiple years, you must maintain a full-time course load and achieve good academic standing with a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades) greater than or equal to 2.0.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident graduating this year from a Calgary High School or Charter School. You must be entering your first year of full-time study for an undergraduate degree or diploma at the University of Calgary or SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology — a public polytechnic specializing in applied arts and technology). You can still apply if you are planning a gap year. To be eligible, you need a cumulative Grade 12 average greater than or equal to 80%, evidence of leadership and community involvement, and demonstrated financial need. Note that you cannot receive this if you already have an award or bursary of equal or greater value from EducationMatters or Calgary Foundation.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Open to certificate, high school or undergraduate students
  • Resident of Alberta

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

    Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

  2. Ask for reference letters2 weeks

    Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

  3. This round closed on May 30, 2026

    Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

  • LeadershipAvoid listing titles without explaining the impact. Instead, describe exactly how you improved your community and provide a specific example of a project you led. Detail your role and the result of your actions.
  • ReferencesAvoid providing a generic character reference. Instead, choose a referee who can speak directly to your leadership and community work. Ask your referee to use specific examples of your initiative rather than just calling you "hard-working."
  • StrategyAvoid ignoring the financial need requirement. Instead, clearly articulate why this funding is necessary for your education while highlighting your 80%+ average. Balance your academic success with a genuine explanation of your financial situation.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.

When is the deadline?

This round closed on May 30, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Is this award renewable?

Yes, this award is renewable.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

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Aufricht Family Fund Student Award

$5,000 Closed May 30

$4,000-$5,000 applied directly to tuition

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