The Kyle Block Scholarship

Calgary Foundation

Get at least $3,500 for your tuition if you are a second-year or later undergraduate in AB, SK, or BC.

Published by · last checked August 31, 2026

Total value
$3,500
Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
Level
Certificate, Undergraduate
Open to
Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia

Applications are closed for this cycle

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What you will need

  • Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
  • Full-time enrollment in a second-year or later undergraduate degree or diploma program
  • Proof of enrollment in an engineering, business, or economics focused major
  • Attendance at a qualified institution in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or British Columbia
  • Past or present involvement in competitive sports, music, fine arts or social justice issues
  • One letter of reference

About this award

You can receive one or more awards valued at a minimum of $3,500. 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 leader who balances a demanding academic load in engineering, business, or economics with a serious commitment to competitive sports, music, fine arts, or social justice advocacy. Applications closed on June 1, 2026. Ask Calgary Foundation whether a new window has opened before you plan around this award. When you 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 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 with your school's financial office to ensure the funds are processed correctly. 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 need to be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree or diploma program at a qualified post-secondary institution in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or British Columbia. Specifically, you must be in your second year of study or beyond and pursuing a major focused on engineering, business, or economics. You must demonstrate financial need and maintain good academic standing with a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.7 or 70%. Finally, you must show that you are or have been active in competitive sport, music, fine arts or social justice issues.

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, Saskatchewan or British Columbia
  • Studying engineering, business or economics

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

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

  2. Ask for reference letters2 weeks

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

  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 simply listing your activities. Instead, describe the impact of your involvement in sports, music, arts, or social justice and how those experiences shaped your leadership skills. Give a specific example of a time you led a team or organized an event.
  • ReferencesMany students provide a generic teacher reference. Secure a letter from a coach, conductor, or community lead who can specifically vouch for your "adventurous spirit" and teamwork in a competitive environment.
  • StrategySince this award honors Kyle Block's memory, emphasize your role as a "great teammate." Connect your academic goals in engineering, business, or economics to your desire to create equal opportunities for others.
  • RealismBecause this requires a combination of a specific major, a minimum 2.7 GPA, and proven extracurricular achievement, it is a narrow target. Ensure every single one of these boxes is checked before spending hours on your application.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.

When is the deadline?

This round closed on June 1, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

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