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Maier Wirasinghe Entrance Award

University of Calgary

Who can apply: Canadian Grade 12 students with strong marks and involvement entering Engineering at the University of Calgary

Run by University of Calgary

Amount and deadline

Award
Up to $8,000 a year, renewable
Deadline March 1, 2027

Date confirmed on the provider's page, Oct 2026.

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Worth knowing

Apply through High School Awards in My UCalgary by March 1, 2027, after you apply for admission. Supporting documents are due March 15. It renews in second and third year with a 3.00 GPA on 30 units. The full name is the Gerald J. Maier/Dean Wirasinghe Entrance Award.

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Four renewable entrance awards of up to $8,000 a year for engineering students with strong marks and community involvement.

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