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==Scholarships and awards==
The University of Calgary offers many scholarships, awards, and bursaries to students.

A notable high school level scholarship is the [[Alexander Rutherford]] Scholarship which was introduced by the [[Government of Alberta]] in 1980. The Alexander Rutherford scholarship is to recognize and reward exceptional academic achievement at the senior [[High school (North America)|high school]] level and to encourage students to continue their studies. To be considered for these scholarships, students must be a [[Canadian citizen]] or permanent resident who plan to enroll or are enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program of at least one [[semester]] in length.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://web.ucalgary.ca/futurestudents/node/489/ |title=University of Calgary External Awards – Alexander Rutherford Scholarships |publisher=Web.ucalgary.ca |access-date=2011-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706210522/http://web.ucalgary.ca/futurestudents/node/489/ |archive-date=2011-07-06 }}</ref>

The university joined Project Hero, a scholarship program cofounded by General (Ret'd) [[Rick Hillier]], for the families of fallen [[Canadian Forces]] members.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.accc.ca/english/services/cdnforces/hero.htm |title=Project Hero Scholarship Program |publisher=Accc.ca |access-date=2011-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100314170050/http://www.accc.ca/english/services/cdnforces/hero.htm |archive-date=2010-03-14 }}</ref> Dependents of Canadian Forces personnel killed while serving in active military missions will have the support of the University of Calgary to complete [[undergraduate]] degrees.

The office of the chancellor and senate offers many scholarships, awards, and bursaries to University of Calgary students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and exceptional service to the internal and external community.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chancellor and Senate Office Scholarships|url=https://www.ucalgary.ca/senate/scholarships|access-date=2011-04-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110430234220/http://www.ucalgary.ca/senate/scholarships|archive-date=2011-04-30}}</ref>

In 2011, the University of Calgary joined the [[Schulich Leader Scholarship]] program. Through this initiative, each year the university awards one $80,000.00 scholarship to a student entering the [[Schulich School of Engineering]] and one $60,000.00 scholarship to a student entering a Science, Technology or Mathematics program at the University of Calgary.<ref>{{cite web|title=Schulich Leader Scholarships|url=https://www.ucalgary.ca/news/utoday/june25-2012/scholarships|access-date=2014-06-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709231342/http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/utoday/june25-2012/scholarships|archive-date=2013-07-09}}</ref>

Top students in the Schulich School of Engineering are recognized as Schulich Scholars and are awarded prestigious Schulich Entrance Scholarships.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seymour Schulich Scholarships and Awards for Entering Students|url=http://www.schulich.ucalgary.ca/undergraduate/prospective/scholarships|access-date=2011-04-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710162239/http://schulich.ucalgary.ca/undergraduate/prospective/scholarships|archive-date=2011-07-10}}</ref> The first cohort of Schulich Scholars graduated in 2010–2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Schulich Scholars Graduate|url=https://www.ucalgary.ca/news/utoday/april5-2011/schulich_scholars|access-date=2011-04-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110831142227/http://ucalgary.ca/news/utoday/april5-2011/schulich_scholars|archive-date=2011-08-31}}</ref>

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program are eligible for the O'Brien Centre Continuing Scholarship, which supports full-time students dedicated to extra-curricular involvement and the community on top of their academics.<ref>{{cite web|title=O'Brien Centre Continuing Scholarship|url=https://www.ucalgary.ca/bhsc/node/83|access-date=2011-04-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120803082852/http://www.ucalgary.ca/bhsc/node/83|archive-date=2012-08-03}}</ref>

Graduate students are also eligible for the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships. Awards are available in thirds, two-thirds, or full increments, and are valued at $10,800 at the Master's level and $15,000 at the PhD level. These are provincially funded awards and are available to graduate students at some other Albertan post-secondary institutions.

The university also offers student awards for academic and leadership excellence. The two biggest awards a student can receive are the<ref>{{cite web|title=President's Award|url=https://www.ucalgary.ca/news/utoday/march5-2010/presidentsawards|access-date=2011-04-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100311203622/http://www.ucalgary.ca/news/utoday/march5-2010/presidentsawards|archive-date=2010-03-11}}</ref> President's Award for Excellence in Student Leadership and the Arch Future Alumni Award.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arch Awards|url=https://www.ucalgary.ca/alumni/awards/archawards|access-date=2011-04-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606071230/http://www.ucalgary.ca/alumni/awards/archawards|archive-date=2011-06-06}}</ref>

===Order of the University of Calgary===
The Order of the University of Calgary, developed in 1994 resulting from a suggestion brought forward from the university's senate, honours worthy recipients who have a record of exemplary and [[distinguished]] service to the university. Individuals who have been admitted into the order have included faculty, staff, students, alumni and volunteers. Young Aboriginal leaders such as Spencer Saurette have caused an increased awareness in Aboriginal heritage and traditions on campus.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ucalgary.ca/senate/order |title=Order of the University of Calgary |publisher=Ucalgary.ca |date=2008-11-21 |access-date=2011-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405213442/http://www.ucalgary.ca/senate/order |archive-date=2012-04-05 }}</ref> It is available to any member of the university community, those currently or formerly attached to the university and to those representing the university in the community. Candidates nominated for membership in the order may include, but are not limited to, current or former faculty, staff, students (graduate or undergraduate), [[alumni]] and [[Volunteering|volunteers]].

The Order of the University of Calgary includes numerous personalities of note including the likes of [[Eldon Smith|Dr. Eldon R. Smith]]. As of November 2009, a total of 114 individuals had been admitted into the order.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ucalgary.ca/senate/node/245 |title=Order of the University of Calgary – past recipients |publisher=Ucalgary.ca |date=2010-11-29 |access-date=2011-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407035021/http://www.ucalgary.ca/senate/node/245 |archive-date=2012-04-07 }}</ref>