Calgary Black Chambers Legacy Entrance Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Black Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
• ✓ Proof of graduation from a high school in Airdrie, Diamond Valley, Calgary, Chestermere, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks, Springbank or Strathmore
• ✓ Proof of enrollment in a full-time undergraduate degree or diploma program at a Canadian institution
• ✓ School and/or community involvement
• ✓ Proof of leadership experience
• ✓ One reference letter

About this award

You can win one of two awards valued at $2,500 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 from the Calgary region who has balanced strong grades with community leadership and is ready to start your post-secondary journey. Applications closed on June 1, 2026. Ask Calgary Foundation whether it will run again and when the next deadline falls. Also ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is through 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 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 must be a Grade 12 student graduating this year from a high school in Airdrie, Diamond Valley, Calgary, Chestermere, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks, Springbank or Strathmore. You also need to be entering your first year of a full-time undergraduate degree or diploma program at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Academically, you need a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades) greater than or equal to 2.7 or 70%. Finally, you must demonstrate financial need and show that you have been involved in your school or community.

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. 1

   Read the award's official page

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

2. 2

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

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

3. 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

• Community InvolvementAvoid simply listing your clubs. Instead, describe the specific impact you had on others. Give a concrete example of a project you led or a person you helped.
• ReferencesMany students pick a teacher who knows them well but writes a generic letter. Instead, ask your referee to highlight a specific instance where you showed leadership or overcame a challenge.
• RealismWith only two awards available, this is highly competitive. Focus your application on your unique identity and your specific ties to the Calgary area to stand out from other high-achieving students.

Questions students ask

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