The University of Calgary (U of C or UCalgary) is a public research university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The University of Calgary started in 1944 as the Calgary branch of the University of Alberta, founded in 1908, prior to being instituted into a separate, autonomous university in 1966. It is composed of 14 faculties and over 85 research institutes and centres. The main campus is located in the northwest quadrant of the city near the Bow River and a smaller south campus is located in the city centre. The main campus houses most of the research facilities and works with provincial and federal research and regulatory agencies, several of which are housed next to the campus such as the Geological Survey of Canada. The main campus covers approximately 200 hectares (490 acres).
A member of the U15, the University of Calgary is also one of Canada’s top research universities (based on the number of Canada Research Chairs). The university has a sponsored research revenue of $380.4 million, with total revenues exceeding $1.2 billion. The university also maintains several other departments and faculties, including the Cumming School of Medicine, the Faculty of Arts, the School of Public Policy, the Faculty of Law, and the Haskayne School of Business.
Notable former students include Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Java programming language creator James Gosling, Uber co-founder Garrett Camp, astronaut Robert Thirsk, and Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson. The university has produced over 170,000 alumni who reside in 152 countries.
The Indigenous Scholars Awards and Supplements Pilot Initiative provides financial support to meritorious Indigenous students who have applied to the Canada Graduate Scholars—Master’s program (CGS M).
Location:
CanadaBenefits
- $17,500 Indigenous Scholars Award for 12 months.
- $5,000 Indigenous Scholars Supplement for 12 months
(non-Renewable).
Eligibilities
- Canadian Citizens who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit)).
- To be eligible for the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s Program (CGS M), students must have achieved a first-class average, as determined by the university issuing the transcripts, in the last two completed years of study (full-time equivalent).
Application Process
- Applications should be submitted electronically through the Research Portal which can be accessed by clicking on the “Apply Now” button below.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
Application ClosedOfficial link
