This page covers who can apply for the Aufricht Family Fund Student Award, when it closes, a timeline to work back from, and tips for applying. For the full official details + apply link, see the Aufricht Family Fund Student Award detail page.
Quick facts
- Award: $5,000
- Offered by: Calgary Foundation
- Deadline (2026 cycle): May 30
- Renewable: Yes
- Scope: Alberta
- Level: Certificate, High school, Undergraduate
Eligibility checklist
- Education level: certificate, high school and undergraduate
- Provinces: Alberta
Application timeline (work backwards from deadline)
- 8 weeks before deadline: Read the award's official page from top to bottom. Write down the exact eligibility wording and every document they ask for.
- 6 weeks before: Choose the one person who will write your reference letter. Send them the official criteria + a 1-page summary of your fit.
- 4 weeks before: Gather the documents the application asks for. Our listing of this award names no essay or personal statement, so check the award's official page for exactly what it wants this year.
- 2 weeks before: First full review. Cross-check every requirement is met.
- 7 days before published deadline: Submit. Treat the published date as a hard 7-day buffer — references arrive late, portals lag.
3 specific tips for the Aufricht Family Fund Student Award
- Leadership: Avoid listing titles without explaining the impact. Instead, describe exactly how you improved your community and provide a specific example of a project you led. Detail your role and the result of your actions.
- References: Avoid providing a generic character reference. Instead, choose a referee who can speak directly to your leadership and community work. Ask your referee to use specific examples of your initiative rather than just calling you "hard-working."
- Strategy: Avoid ignoring the financial need requirement. Instead, clearly articulate why this funding is necessary for your education while highlighting your 80%+ average. Balance your academic success with a genuine explanation of your financial situation.
Common mistakes that cost applicants the Aufricht Family Fund Student Award
- Applying without reading the award's official page word for word.
- Submitting reference letters from teachers who don't actually know your specific work.
- Missing the application deadline by treating it as a soft target instead of a hard cutoff.
- Treating the eligibility minimum as the competitive bar — it's the entry floor.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Aufricht Family Fund Student Award?
You qualify if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident graduating this year from a Calgary High School or Charter School. You must be entering your first year of full-time study for an undergraduate degree or diploma at the University of Calgary or SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology — a public polytechnic specializing in applied arts and technology). Calgary Foundation can change the rules from one year to the next, so check their page before you apply.
When is the Aufricht Family Fund Student Award application deadline for 2026?
May 30. Aim to have everything in a week early: reference letters and transcripts often take longer to arrive than expected.
How much is the Aufricht Family Fund Student Award worth?
$4,000-$5,000 applied directly to tuition. Check this year's amount on the award's official page before you count on it.
What mistakes should I avoid when applying for the Aufricht Family Fund Student Award?
Applying without reading the award's official page word for word. Also avoid submitting reference letters from teachers who don't actually know your specific work.
Is the Aufricht Family Fund Student Award renewable?
Yes. Calgary Foundation sets the conditions for keeping it each year, so check them before you accept.
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