Applications are invited from qualified international students for the 2027 Energizing Canada International Entrance Scholarship at University of Calgary. The scholarship supports an outstanding international student entering the first year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary in Canada.
Funded by Joseph and Cindy Leung, the scholarship is valued at $20,000 annually and is renewable in the second, third and fourth years, subject to satisfactory academic performance. It is specifically intended for international students who have graduated from a recognized high school in China, including Hong Kong and Macau.
SUMMARY
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Joseph and Cindy Leung
- Host Institution(s): University of Calgary, Canada
- Scholarship Worth: $20,000 Annually (Renewable)
- Potential Total Value: $80,000 over Four Years
- Number of Awards: 1
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Nationality: International Students
See Also: US Embassy Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for Non-U.S. Citizens
Scholarship Overview
The Energizing Canada International Entrance Scholarship is an undergraduate entrance award offered annually by the University of Calgary.
The award was established through the support of Joseph and Cindy Leung to encourage international education and cross-cultural experiences at the University of Calgary.
One eligible international student entering the first year of an undergraduate degree receives $20,000. The scholarship can be renewed for another three years, potentially providing a recipient with $80,000 over four years of undergraduate study.
To retain the scholarship, recipients must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.00 over at least 24.00 units completed during the previous fall and winter terms.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Energizing Canada International Entrance Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be an international student entering the first year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary.
- Have graduated from a recognized high school in China, including Hong Kong and Macau.
- Demonstrate strong academic merit.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Meet the admission requirements for their chosen undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary.
Preference is given to eligible students entering one of the following programs:
- Bachelor of Engineering.
- Bachelor of Commerce.
- Bachelor of Health Sciences.
- Bachelor of Arts – Urban Studies.
Applicants should note that these fields receive preference; prospective students should consult the current University of Calgary award information and their admission requirements before applying.
Also Apply: University of Calgary, Canada International Entrance Scholarships 2027
Scholarship Benefits
The Energizing Canada International Entrance Scholarship provides:
- $20,000 in the first year of undergraduate study.
- Renewal of $20,000 annually in the second, third and fourth years, provided the renewal requirements are satisfied.
- A potential total scholarship value of $80,000 over four years.
For renewal, recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 over at least 24.00 units completed during the previous fall and winter terms.
The award provides substantial financial assistance toward studying at the University of Calgary, but it should not be described as a fully funded scholarship because the $20,000 annual value does not necessarily cover the recipient’s entire cost of attendance.
How to Apply
Prospective students should first apply for undergraduate admission to the University of Calgary and ensure they meet the requirements for entrance awards available to new students.
The Energizing Canada International Entrance Scholarship is currently classified by the University of Calgary under High School Nominated Awards – New Students.
Applicants should therefore:
- Apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary.
- Review the University’s current entrance awards information and confirm eligibility for the Energizing Canada International Entrance Scholarship.
- Check the requirements and procedures for High School Nominated Awards – New Students.
- Work with their high school or appropriate school official where nomination is required.
- Ensure that all required admission and award information is submitted within the applicable University of Calgary deadlines.
Because award procedures and competition dates can be updated between admission cycles, applicants should follow the current instructions provided through the University of Calgary’s Office of the Registrar.
Selection Criteria
Selection for the scholarship considers:
- Academic merit.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- International student status.
- Graduation from a recognized high school in China, including Hong Kong and Macau.
- The applicant’s intended undergraduate program, with preference given to specified programs.
Only one award is available annually, making the scholarship highly competitive.
Application Deadline: Varies per award cycle.
Prospective students should check the University’s current High School Nominated Awards – New Students deadlines when applying for admission.
