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University of Calgary

For Indigenous students entering or continuing any undergraduate program at the University of Calgary. Apply August 1, November 1 or February 1.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Complete application form
Confirmed proof of any Indigenous affiliation
For ii’ taa’poh’to’p Excellence Awards – Entrance applicants: proof of entering first year of undergraduate studies at University of Calgary
For ii’ taa’poh’to’p Excellence Awards – Continuing Students applicants: proof of continuing in an undergraduate program at University of Calgary
For ii’ taa’poh’to’p ASAP Award applicants: proof of entering any undergraduate program at University of Calgary

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact University of Calgary to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As these are scholarships, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are pursuing your undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary. You have three potential deadlines to meet: August 1, November 1, or February 1. 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 University of Calgary how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of Calgary during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with University of Calgary whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You are eligible if you have any Indigenous affiliation and meet one of the following profiles: you are an Indigenous student entering your first year of studies in any undergraduate program at the University of Calgary, or you are an Indigenous student continuing in any undergraduate program at the University of Calgary. These awards are distributed annually.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Open to undergraduate students
Resident of Alberta

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Identity

Avoid providing a vague description of your heritage.

Instead, provide clear, documented proof of your Indigenous affiliation to ensure your application is considered complete.

Support

Avoid submitting without verifying your documents.

Instead, contact the Indspire funding team early to confirm that your proof of affiliation meets the specific requirements of the University of Calgary.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline.

Since there are three windows (August 1, November 1, and February 1), winners apply during the earliest possible cycle to secure their funding faster.

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