Jim Dinning / Calgary Lougheed Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of enrollment entering second year of full-time studies in first undergraduate program
• ✓ Proof of attendance at Alberta University of the Arts, Bow Valley College, Mount Royal University, SAIT, or University of Calgary
• ✓ Academic transcripts showing a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or 80% or higher
• ✓ Documentation of community involvement and leadership experience (volunteering, athletics, or cultural/political activities)
• ✓ One letter of reference

About this award

You can receive one award valued at a minimum of $2,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a student leader who balances high grades with a strong commitment to improving your community through volunteering, sports, or politics. You must apply by May 30, 2026. When you apply, ask Calgary Foundation how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through their 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 are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it is a one-time award or if you can apply again.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be entering the second year of full-time studies in your first undergraduate program. You must attend one of these five institutions: Alberta University of the Arts, Bow Valley College, Mount Royal University, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), or the University of Calgary. You also need a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) greater than or equal to 3.7 or 80%. Finally, you must show a commitment to community development and leadership through volunteering with community organizations, athletics, or cultural and political activities.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

• ✓ Open to undergraduate students
• ✓ Resident of Alberta

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's own page

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

2. 2

   Order your transcript1–2 weeks

   Your school's registrar can take a week or two.

3. 3

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

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

4. 4

   This round closed on May 30, 2026

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

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