KPMG Academic Excellence Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of a GPA greater than or equal to 3.7 or an average of 80% or higher

About this award

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 high academic average and want to reduce your tuition burden. 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 your tuition. Confirm with Calgary Foundation if this happens automatically through your school's financial office or if you need to submit a voucher. 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 qualify for this award if you have outstanding academic achievement, defined as a GPA (Grade Point Average) greater than or equal to 3.7 or an average of 80% or higher.

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.

• ✓ Resident of Alberta

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

   Check this year's deadline

   We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

• SupportAvoid using a generic character reference. Instead, secure a letter from a teacher who can specifically describe the effort you put into maintaining your high grades. Ask a professor who knows your work ethic best.
• StrategyAvoid assuming your grades alone win the award. Instead, use your personal statement to explain how those grades reflect your discipline and curiosity. Describe the specific challenges you overcame to keep your GPA high.

Questions students ask

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