Awards

Every year, the GSA recognizes volunteers, graduate students, administration staff, supervisors, research assistants and teaching assistants who have gone above and beyond their job descriptions to help and support UCalgary graduate students. Review the terms of reference and application details below.
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The GSA currently offers the following awards:
GSA Leadership Award
GSA Emerging Leader Award
*If you have questions, please contact VP Academic at: vpa.gsa@ucalgary.ca

GSA Leadership Award

The GSA will be awarding one GSA Leadership Scholarship (valued at $5000) to a graduate student (registered full-time in a graduate program in the Faculty of Graduate Studies) who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and involvement in the university community.

If you have questions, please contact the Vice President Academic at vpa.gsa@ucalgary.ca

Intake PeriodFebruary 18 - March 4
Questions?
Contact Awards Committee at awards.gsa@ucalgary.ca
GSA Leadership Award Terms of Reference 2025-26

GSA Emerging Leader Award

This scholarship, valued at $2000 and awarded to one student, was established by the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) of the University of Calgary in recognition of newly-admitted students who have demonstrated outstanding academic and leadership potential, and involvement in the University of Calgary community within the 18 months of their studies.

If you have questions please contact the Vice President Academic at vpa.gsa@ucalgary.ca

Intake PeriodFebruary 18 - March 2
Questions?
Contact Awards Committee at awards.gsa@ucalgary.ca
GSA Emerging Leader Award Terms of Reference 2025-26