Fogolâr Furlan di Calgary Graduate Scholarship in Italian Studies

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Alberta residency (permanent resident or permanent resident studying full-time outside the province)
• ✓ Proof of enrollment in a graduate degree (Master's or Doctoral) in an Italian Studies program at a Canadian institution
• ✓ One letter of reference

About this award

You can receive one award at approximately $5,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. The funds are applied directly to your tuition. This is for you if you are a graduate student dedicated to the preservation and study of Italian culture and language. The June 1, 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 how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. 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 rather than sent as a cash payment. 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

You must be an Alberta resident. This includes those who are permanent residents of the province or permanent residents who are currently studying full-time at a post-secondary institution outside of Alberta. You must be pursuing a graduate degree (either a Master’s or Doctoral) in an Italian Studies program at any year of study at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Additionally, you must show a commitment to Italian culture and demonstrate high academic standing.

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.

• ✓ Permanent resident
• ✓ Open to graduate students
• ✓ Resident of Alberta
• ✓ Studying Italian 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

   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

• ReferencesAvoid choosing a generic reference. Instead, provide a letter from a professor in the Italian department who can specifically vouch for your commitment to the culture.
• StrategyFocus your application on the "preservation" aspect of the language. Since the funder is an association dedicated to keeping the Friuli-Venezia Giulia heritage alive, show how your studies contribute to that goal.
• RealismWith only one award available, this is highly competitive. Treat this as a bonus to your funding strategy rather than your primary source of tuition support.

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