Calgary Foundation · Regional
KPMG Academic Excellence Scholarship
About this award
Get $5,000 for your tuition if you have a GPA of 3.7 or 80% or higher.
You can receive one award of $5,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you have maintained a near-perfect academic record throughout your studies. No deadline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Calgary Foundation's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. 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 tuition, meaning it goes to your school rather than your bank 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.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is providing a rounded-up GPA.
Winners instead provide an exact, verified transcript that proves they meet the 3.7 or 80% threshold.
Attach your official transcripts to avoid any doubt.
The biggest mistake is using a generic character reference.
Winners instead use a professor who can specifically describe the difficulty of their coursework and why their high GPA is impressive.
Ask a teacher who knows your work ethic best.