Calgary Black Chambers Cavalry FC Athletic Scholarship

Calgary Foundation

$5,000 for Black Canadian student-athletes attending a Calgary post-secondary institution.

Published by · last checked August 31, 2026

Total value
$5,000
Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
Level
Certificate, Undergraduate
Open to
Alberta

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What you will need

  • Proof of Black Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
  • Proof of full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree or diploma program
  • Attendance at a Calgary post-secondary institution
  • Active participation on a varsity women's or men's sports team
  • One reference letter

About this award

You can receive one of two awards valued at $5,000 each. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Black Canadian student-athlete balancing the demands of a varsity sports team and your undergraduate studies in Calgary. The June 1, 2026 deadline has passed. Check the Calgary Foundation scholarships page for the next deadline before you plan around this award. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. 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 if there are any specific steps you need to take to ensure the funds reach your school account. 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.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Black Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You need to be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree or diploma program at a Calgary post-secondary institution. You must be a student-athlete actively participating on one of your school's varsity women's or men's sports teams. Academically, you must show good standing with a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades) greater than or equal to 2.7 or 70%. There is a preference for one recipient student-athlete on a women's team and one recipient student-athlete on a men's team.

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 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 June 1, 2026

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

Tips for applying

  • Athletic ProfileAvoid focusing only on your stats. Instead, highlight how your discipline in sports improves your academic performance. Describe a specific time you managed a heavy travel schedule while maintaining your GPA.
  • ReferenceAvoid providing a generic letter from a teacher. Instead, secure a reference from a coach who can vouch for your leadership and teamwork on the varsity squad.
  • StrategyAvoid treating this as a general bursary. Since this is supported by the Calgary Black Chambers and Cavalry FC, emphasize your connection to the Calgary community and your role in promoting diversity in sports.
  • RealismAvoid assuming a high GPA is enough. With only two awards available, you are competing with a small pool of very high-achieving athletes; your personal story and community impact will be the deciding factor.

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 June 1, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

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

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