CREW Calgary Student Award

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
• ✓ Enrollment at University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, or SAIT
• ✓ Proof that you are entering second year or beyond in a full-time undergraduate diploma or degree program
• ✓ Study in an eligible field (e.g., Architecture, Business, Engineering, etc.)
• ✓ Statement demonstrating active intent to work in the commercial real estate industry
• ✓ School and/or community involvement

About this award

You can receive one of two or more awards valued at $5,000 each. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. The money is applied directly to your tuition. This is for you if you are a student pursuing a career in commercial real estate and want to bring a diverse perspective to the industry. 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 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 funds are applied directly to your tuition rather than sent as a cash payment. Confirm with Calgary Foundation if there are any specific steps you need to take to ensure the money reaches your student 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 Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You must be attending the University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, or the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT — a public polytechnic specializing in applied arts and technology). You must be entering your second year or beyond in a full-time undergraduate diploma or degree program. Your field of study must be one of the following: Architecture, Business/Commerce, Civil Engineering, Communications, Computer Science, Construction Project Management, Data Science, Economics, Environmental Design, Environmental Science, Information Technology, Interior Design, Policy Studies, Political Science, Structural Engineering, Sustainability, Urban Design, or Urban Studies. Finally, you must show that you actively intend to work in the commercial real estate industry.

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
• ✓ Studying Architecture, Business/Commerce, Civil Engineering, Communications, Computer Science, Construction Project Management, Data Science, Economics, Environmental Design, Environmental Science, Information Technology, Interior Design, Policy Studies, Political Science, Structural Engineering, Sustainability, Urban Design or Urban Studies

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

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

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 listing a few clubs without explaining your impact. Instead, describe exactly how your leadership improved a project or helped others. List specific roles and the outcomes you achieved.
• LeadershipMany students think leadership only means being a president or captain. Show leadership through initiative, such as starting a new study group or organizing a local event. Give a concrete example of a time you took charge.
• StrategyFocus your application on the link between your degree and commercial real estate. Since this award targets a specific industry, you need to prove why your specific major (like Data Science or Political Science) is a valuable asset to the real estate world.
• RealismBecause this award is restricted to three specific Calgary-area institutions and a set list of majors, your competition is smaller than a national award. However, the requirement to prove "active intent" to enter the industry is a high bar—don't treat this as a general academic scholarship.

Questions students ask

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