BUCHANAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS

Buchanan Family Scholarship is designed for academically excellent students, who are entering their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of UG studies in Business at the University of Calgary. The complete eligibility requirements for the Buchanan Scholarship in Business:

1. Student Type: UG student pursuing Business programs.
2. Citizenship/Residency: Any; no special restrictions.
3. For the majority of awards, you must have completed a minimum of academic 24.00 units over the previous fall and winter terms and also be continuing in your program by registering in full-time enrolment status in the upcoming academic year. Some awards allow for minimum completion of 18.00 units. Students who are registered with Student Accessibility Services to receive accommodations in their program qualify for awards after completing at least 18 units in the most recent fall and winter terms.
4. The cumulative grade point average (GPA) used for awards purposes is based on all courses you most recently completed in the fall and winter terms as a full-time student. Scholarships require a minimum GPA of 3.20. For bursaries, the minimum GPA required is 2.00.
5. Competitive awards require you to complete the on-line awards application; selection is based on academic merit however other criteria such as financial need (for bursaries), and/or extracurricular activities, leadership, volunteerism, etc. may be required depending on the award terms of reference.
6. Nominated awards are based primarily on academic merit and most often are designated to a specific faculty or program. An awards application is not required and candidates are recommended by the faculty or department.
7. Students entering an after-degree program in the fall term are not eligible for awards for Continuing Students however after completing the first year of your after-degree program, you qualify for these awards.
8. Supplemental exams, deferred exams, special deferred exams or term work and CS grades may affect your eligibility for awards.

Stated amount: 184,857 There are no significant terms and conditions of the Buchanan Scholarship in Business, but the students are advised to keep in mind the following before applying for the scholarship:

1. The student should be entering their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of undergraduate studies.
2. Only one student is awarded each year, so it is very competitive.
3. The scholarship amount can be used for tuition & fees and other expenses. Study-Level Undergraduate Study-Length 4 years Scholarship Award $3, 000 (INR 1, 84, 857) Award Distributed one-time No. Of Scholarship - 01

After the submission of the application for the Buchanan Family Scholarship, candidates will be shortlisted by a panel of selectors at the University of Calgary. The recipient of the Buchanan Family Scholarship will be selected based on factors like,

1. Academic Excellence
2. Past Achievements & Experience
3. Financial Need ​​​​​​​Recipients of the Buchanan Family Scholarship in Business are then notified by email. Other Info Receiving award payment
4. To receive award payment you must continue to meet the terms of reference for your award and maintain full-time registration during the upcoming fall and winter terms.
5. Please review your award notification for information on how the payment will be disbursed. In most cases, the value of your award is applied directly to your tuition and fees, and award payments are split equally between the fall and the winter terms. Any remaining award funds are paid to you by direct deposit on October 25 for the fall term and on February 25 for the winter term. These excess award funds are referred to as "Payout of Scholarship Refunds."
6. You can view your account summary and award payment in My UCalgary. Click on "My Financials" to view your account summary.
7. Students must provide the university with banking information to receive a "Payout of Scholarship Refund." Enter your banking information through My UCalgary. Under the "My Financials" section and click on "Submit Direct Deposit Info."
8. Payment of your excess award funds may be delayed if your banking information is not accurate or kept up to date.