Calgary Makinson Family Bursary- Eligibility, Selection, Application, and awards

Calgary Makinson Family Bursary

The Calgary Makinson Family Bursary aims to support the excellent students who are pursuing studies at the University of Calgary. It is offered to UG students entering their second, third, and fourth year of B.Com degree at the Haskayne School of Business.

  • The scholarship amount worth up to USD 8,500 covering the tuition fees.
  • Two recipients will receive Calgary Makinson Family Bursary.
  • It is offered to the eligible students considering their financial needs and involvement in their studies.

External applications for Calgary Makinson Family Bursary are required to be submitted online to be considered for the same.


Highlights

Scholarship TypeCollege-Specific, Merit-Based
Offered byCorporate
OrganizationMichael and Bonnie Makinson
Application Deadline May 01 ,2023
Number of Scholarships2
Amount$8,500 ($8,500)
RenewabilityOne Time Payment
International Student EligibleYes
Scholarship Website Linkhttps://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/awards/makinson-family-bursary

Eligibility Criteria

Prospective applicants who wish to secure Calgary Makinson Family Bursary must meet eligibility criteria given below:

  • Must be continuing UG students who enter the second, third and fourth year in B.Com at Haskayne School of Business.
  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the school.
  • Must have at least a GPA score of 2.60
  • The students who have scored excellent grades in the previous semester will be considered for the award.
  • Must have completed their last previous Fall and Winter sessions as a full-time student.
  • The students who opted for spring and summer courses are not entitled to apply to these scholarships.

Application Process

Separate application has to be completed in order to be eligible for Calgary Makinson Family Bursary. Applications must be submitted online at the University of Calgary portal.

Applicants must follow the steps listed below to complete the application process for the scholarship:

  1. Access Student Centre in myUofC portal of the University of Calgary.
  2. In the Student Centre section, select the "My Financials" page.
  3. Click on the Awards & Scholarships section, and click on "Apply for Undergraduate Award’s
  4. A number of applications for the different scholarships will open. Select Calgary Makinson Family Bursary. Complete all the details.
  5. Send in the required student supporting documents, along with the application and submit it.

Next Application process

The deadline to apply for the Calgary Makinson Family Bursary is May 1,2023. The university will not consider the applications reaching them after the deadline.


Selection Process

Once the application for Calgary Makinson Family Bursary is submitted. Next Comes the selection process. The selection committee for the bursary will evaluate applicants based on the following factors:

  • Financial Need
  • Academic Merit

Grant Details

The eligible domestic and international entering in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of B.Com degree at Haskayne School are eligible to apply. Successful applicants will receive up to 7500 CAD.

The table below provides important details regarding the Calgary Makinson Family Bursary :

Eligible candidates International candidates
Study-Level  Undergraduate 
Number of scholarships Two
Student type Undergraduate
Scholarship award Reduction in Tuition fees

For more information regarding the Makinson Family Bursary, Students can drop an e-mail at ucawards@ucalgary.ca