Calgary Foundation
Get up to $10,000 for your first year of a full-time degree or diploma program. This annual award closed its 2026 window on June 30.
Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026
Applications are closed for this cycle
Applications are not open right now (they last closed Jun 30, 2026). Many awards like this one run again each year, so we re-check this page and update it when the next cycle opens. Last verified Aug 31, 2026.
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You can receive one of up to three awards valued at $8,500 for diploma programs or $10,000 for degree programs. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a youth leader who has dedicated your time to helping others through a Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink participating charity. Applications closed on June 30, 2026. This award is given annually, so ask Calgary Foundation when the next window opens. When you apply, ask Calgary Foundation how and when you will 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. Renewal conditions aren't listed — since this is given annually to new students, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it is a one-time award or if you can apply for it again in future years.
To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is graduating Grade 12 this year. You must be entering the first year of a full-time diploma or degree program at a Canadian post-secondary institution within one year of receiving the scholarship. You need to show community involvement through a 2026 Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink participating charity and demonstrate leadership, integrity, and generosity. Finally, you must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades) greater than or equal to 2.7 or 70%.
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.
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.
Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.
This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.
This round closed on June 30, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.
No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
FundMyCourse.ca · checked Aug 31, 2026
$8,500 to $10,000, applied directly to tuition
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