Grants

The Professional Development Grant supports graduate students at the University of Calgary in completing academic and professional activities that are not part of degree requirements.

Questions: awards.gsa@ucalgary.ca

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GSA Housing Grant

The GSA Housing Grant provides $500 in financial assistance to eligible graduate students experiencing housing-related financial hardship.

Before You Apply

Review the 2026–27 Housing Grant Terms of Reference for full eligibility and application requirements.

Applications must be complete and submitted during the intake period. Late or incomplete applications will not be evaluated.

Intakes

Fall 2026: September 21 – October 5, 2026 (Midnight)

Questions?

Contact awards.gsa@ucalgary.ca.

GSA/FGS Graduate Student Inclusion Scholarship

The GSA/FGS Graduate Student Inclusion Scholarship provides a $2,500 award to an eligible course-based graduate student with a visible or invisible disability at the University of Calgary.

Before You Apply

Review the 2026–27 Graduate Student Inclusion Scholarship Terms of Reference for full eligibility and application requirements.

Applications must be complete and submitted during the intake period. Late or incomplete applications will not be evaluated.

Intakes

Fall 2026: September 28 – October 5, 2026 (11:59 PM MT)

Questions?

Contact awards.gsa@ucalgary.ca.

GSA Professional Development Grant

The GSA Professional Development Grant (PDG) provides up to $750 to eligible graduate students to support completed professional development activities that contribute to their academic, professional, or career growth beyond degree requirements.

Before You Apply

Review the 2026–27 Professional Development Grant Terms of Reference for full eligibility and application requirements.

Applications must be complete and submitted during the intake period. Late or incomplete applications will not be evaluated.

Intakes

Fall 2026: October 5 – October 19, 2026 (11:59 PM MT)

Questions?

Contact awards.gsa@ucalgary.ca.