University of Calgary Graduate Fellowships Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
31 July 2026
The Graduate Award Competition at the University of Calgary, which covers various graduate fellowships, opens annually on November 1. The application deadline for the 2026 intake is July 31, 2026.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
FAQs for University of Calgary Graduate Fellowships
Q.Is the University of Calgary Graduate Fellowship a specific scholarship I apply for?
While there isn't a single 'University of Calgary Graduate Fellowship' program, the university provides a comprehensive 'minimum guaranteed funding package' for all eligible thesis-based graduate students, which acts as a general fellowship. Many internal and external awards also exist, and you apply for these through the same awards portal after applying for admission.
Q.What does the 'minimum guaranteed funding package' cover?
The minimum guaranteed funding package is designed to provide substantial financial support for eligible thesis-based graduate students. It typically comprises various sources such as stipends from your supervisor's research grants, internal university awards, external scholarships, and compensation for graduate assistantships (teaching or research). The aim is to place students in a strong financial position to focus on their studies and research.
Q.What are the academic requirements to be considered for this funding?
To be eligible for graduate admission and subsequently for the minimum guaranteed funding, you generally need to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (approximately 75%) in the last two years of your undergraduate degree. Strong academic performance is a key factor in the competitive selection process.
Q.How long is the guaranteed funding provided?
The minimum guaranteed funding is provided for the first four years for PhD students and the first two years for Master's (MA/MSc) thesis-based students. Continued funding is contingent on maintaining full-time registration and satisfactory academic progress in your program.