The deadline to apply for scholarships, bursaries and awards is May 1, unless otherwise stated.
We encourage all students who have received an offer or are on the waitlist to apply for scholarships and bursaries.
Applicants to the JD program are automatically considered for some of our entrance awards, some of our most prestigious awards require you to apply for scholarships, awards and bursaries to be eligible.
Differential Tuition Bursaries (DTB) have a separate assessment process. The Student Awards and Financial Aid (SAFA) Office usually notifies successful DTB candidates by email in late August.
If you have questions about the awards application or process, contact Student Awards and Financial Aid (SAFA) at ucawards@ucalgary.ca.
Please review the details and general policies for university-administered scholarships, bursaries and awards in the current Calendar.
The following awards are offered annually to students entering the JD program in the Faculty of Law. There is no financial need component, and all applicants are automatically considered for these awards unless otherwise stated in the award description. Students will be notified no later than March 31 of the year an offer of admission is made to prospective recipients.
Student loans are available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are studying full- or part-time in a degree-granting program.
Alberta residents who need financial aid may get student loans by applying online through Student Aid Alberta. Submit one loan application to be eligible to receive any combination of federal or provincial loans and grants.
Students residing in a province other than Alberta are eligible for government student loan funding. You can apply through your province or territory of residence. Submit one loan application to be eligible to receive any combination of Federal or provincial loans and grants.
Contact your provincial/territorial loan office with questions about loan eligibility and the application process. More information is on the CanLearn website.
