Calgary Foundation · Regional

The Kyle Block Scholarship

Reviewed by · verified April 18, 2026

$3,500
Total value
June 1, 2026 (past — check with provider)
Deadline

About this award

Get at least $3,500 for your tuition if you are a second-year or later undergraduate in AB, SK, or BC — apply by June 1, 2026.

You can receive one or more awards valued at a minimum of $3,500. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. The money is applied directly to your tuition. This is for you if you are a student leader who balances a demanding academic load in engineering, business, or economics with a serious commitment to competitive sports, music, fine arts, or social justice advocacy. You must apply by June 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Calgary Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. The funds are applied directly to your tuition rather than sent as a cash payment. Confirm with Calgary Foundation if there are any specific steps you need to take with your school's financial office to ensure the funds are processed correctly. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Calgary Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

  • Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
  • Undergraduate, Diploma Program — study level
  • Studying engineering, business, economics — field of study

How to apply

  1. Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

    Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

  2. Request your official transcript1–2 weeks

    Order through your school registrar: allow 1–2 weeks.

  3. Collect reference letters2 weeks

    Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.

  4. Submit before the posted deadline~1 hour

    Check the official source for the current deadline: save a copy and submit at least 24 hours early.

More details

Community Involvement

The biggest mistake is simply listing your activities.

Strategy

Winners instead describe the impact of their involvement in sports, music, arts, or social justice and how those experiences shaped their leadership skills.

Strategy

Give a specific example of a time you led a team or organized an event.

References

Many students provide a generic teacher reference.

Strategy

Winners secure a letter from a coach, conductor, or community lead who can specifically vouch for their "adventurous spirit" and teamwork in a competitive environment.

Strategy

Since this award honors Kyle Block's memory, emphasize your role as a "great teammate." Connect your academic goals in engineering, business, or economics to your desire to create equal opportunities for others.

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The Kyle Block Scholarship

$ 3,500

minimum of $3,500, applied directly to tuition

Apply by June 1, 2026 (past — check with provider)

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Verified Apr 18, 2026
$3,500 June 1, 2026 (past — check with provider)
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