Continuing Student Awards

Award Value and Deadline

• $5000.00
• February 3,2023, at 11.59pm MST

Criteria

• Students must be continuing in their program (students who plan to graduate in June are ineligible)
• Research to be conducted on a full-time basis for periods of 8 or 12 weeks, to occur between May and August
• Research proposals must originate with, and be drafted principally by, the student applicant 
• Student must also apply for the PURE Program to be eligible for this award. Only one award can be accepted, and the PURE Program takes precedence over the Werklund Undergraduate Research Award
• Student must be in Good Academic Standing in their current program

Application Details

1. Review the Terms of Reference and Application form
2. Reach out to faculty members who may be interested in supervising your research. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Undergraduate Programs in Education office at upe@ucalgary.ca
3. Once you have identified a supervisor, discuss your research project and prepare your application
4. Submit your applications. Remember, you must submit an application for the PURE program in order to be considered for the Werklund Undergraduate Research Award. Your  application to the Werklund Undergraduate Research Award should be submitted via email to upe@ucalgary.ca.

Note: Please expect that you may not receive a response to your application until April.

Value and deadline

• Variable, up to $7500.00
• Student Application Deadline: February 3, 2023, at 11.59pm MST
• Supervisor Reference Deadline: February 10, 2023, at 11.59pm MST

Program details

• The Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE) provides financial support to University of Calgary undergraduates to conduct research between May and August
• Review the information available on the PURE program site, make note of any upcoming information sessions, and make a plan to attend

Application details

• Visit the PURE site for information on application requirements and submission
• Remember to apply to the Werklund Undergraduate Research Award as well, to increase your chances!

Value and Deadline

• $500.00
• April 25, 2023 at 4.00pm MST

Criteria

• Students must have completed EDUC 400-level courses in the Fall 2022 and/or Winter 2023 term(s)
• Students must hold a minimum GPA of 3.50 in the year which the award is being applied for
• Awards are based on the applicants’ commitment to volunteerism through community service

Application Details

• A completed cover page, using this template
• A letter from the applicant indicating how their service to the community has informed their perspectives on teaching and learning (max. 250 words)
• A letter of reference from the organization or community group with which the applicant volunteers, demonstrating the applicants’ contributions and commitment to community service
• The application should be submitted via email to upe@ucalgary.ca, with the above-noted components compiled into one file (Microsoft Word or PDF), titled ‘yourlastname.yourfirstname_WSA_2023’ (Ie, Smith.John_WSA_2023)

Value and Deadline

• Up to $1500
• April 3, 2023, 11.59pm MST

Criteria

• Grants are available for up to two students in the French Teachable Subject Area who will be entering their EDUC 500-level courses in the upcoming Summer/Fall term. Applicants must apply to be considered
• Candidates will be selected on the basis of academic merit, and must have availability over spring and/or summer to engage in competency activities
• Proficiency improvement activities must take place between May 1 to August 31
• Grant will cover a maximum of $1,500 (based on the total cost of activities proposed in application). Applicants will be reimbursed for approved expenses upon completion of their proposed plan (original receipts must be presented)

Application Details

• Applications must include:
  • A cover page with contact information (full name, UCID number, address, phone, and UCalgary email address)
  • A statement that details a plan and cost for working on French competency (for example, enrolling in a summer French language program)
  • Proof of registration to a course or program will be necessary, if selected for this award
• Please submit all documents in one package, and name the attachment ‘yourlastname.yourfirstname.FPIG’, in PDF format, and send to upe@ucalgary.ca by the application deadline
• Note: Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application