First-Generation Scholars Award
University of Calgary · 🇨🇦 Canada
Who it is for
- Offered annually to a high school student entering a degree program at the University of Calgary.
- Be registered for full-time studies in a first-entry degree program in the current academic year (first time, first term).
- Second-entry programs (e.g., law, medicine, or vet med) and graduate programs are not eligible.
- Not already have a post-secondary credential (degree, diploma, certificate, apprenticeship program or equivalent).
- Academic merit Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee Student whose parent(s), legal guardian(s), or chosen family guardian(s) have never completed a post-secondary credential (certificate, diploma, degree or trade), in Canada or anywhere in the world,
- or Student was a Child or Youth in Care in Alberta or equivalent in all Canadian provinces and territories, or Student is or previously was a refugee to Canada If you are an eligible first-generation student and have not yet applied for the award, please contact firstgenprograms@ucalgary.ca for assistance Student type: Undergraduate Faculty:
- Any Year entering: 1st Citizenship/residency: Any
Key facts
- Award value
- Variable
- Funding type
- Partial funding
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Provider
- University of Calgary
Figures as stated by the provider. Confirm the current round on the official page before applying.
Good to know
Application competition: My UCalgary Portal: High School Awards
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 15 September 2026.