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University of Calgary ii'taa'poh'to'p ASAP Award
About this award
Annual entrance/transfer award for an Indigenous student entering any undergraduate program at the University of Calgary. Single recipient per year. Distinguishing feature vs the Excellence — Entrance award: ASAP serves both entering AND transfer students (Excellence — Entrance is first-year-only).
The University of Calgary ii'taa'poh'to'p ASAP Award is the third stream in U of Calgary's ii'taa'poh'to'p Indigenous Strategy award family. The ASAP Award is distributed annually to one Indigenous student entering U of Calgary's undergraduate programs — including both first-time entrants AND transfer students from other institutions, which is its key distinction from the Excellence — Entrance award (which is first-year-only) and the Excellence — Continuing Students award (which is for already-enrolled UofC students). If you're transferring into U of Calgary from another university or college, this is the ii'taa'poh'to'p award designed for you. Confirmed Indigenous affiliation (any First Nation, Métis, or Inuit identification) is required. Application is through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures portal with three deadlines per year (August 1, November 1, February 1).
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate — study level
- Resident of AB — provincial eligibility
- Studying any — field of study
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.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
Collect reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.
Draft and revise your essays~10 hours
Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.
Submit by Aug 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Document any prior post-secondary work clearly if you're transferring — the ASAP Award's distinguishing feature is supporting transfer students into U of Calgary.
If you're a first-time entrant directly from high school, also apply to the Excellence — Entrance award (sibling) — your single Indspire application is evaluated against both, so it's no extra effort.
Strong applications combine clear academic trajectory with a personal statement that connects your Indigenous community context to your U of Calgary plans.