University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
- IELTS
- 6.5
- Components
- L 6 / R 6 / W 6 / S 6
- Level
- UG
- Deadline
- October–December
Last verified: 2026-03
About University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship
The University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship offers a renewable $15,000 award to high-achieving international undergraduate students. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, provided students maintain the required GPA. International students with outstanding academic records are automatically considered upon admission.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 86, PTE Academic 60
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Calgary requires IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each band. This is a standard Canadian threshold — focus on consistency across all four components to avoid falling below 6.0 in any area.
- 2Since the scholarship is merit-based and automatically considered, your IELTS score is part of the overall impression. Aim for 7.0+ to demonstrate strong English readiness alongside your academic grades.
- 3The application period is October–December. Take IELTS by September and send scores directly to the University of Calgary using their institution code.
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