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University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship

Last updated: 30 Aug 2022 |

University of Calgary
Bachelors Degree

Deadline: 1 Dec/1 Mar (Annual)
Study in: Canada
Course starts Fall 2023

Brief description:
The University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding accomplishments of an international student beginning their undergraduate studies at the University in the Fall term. The criteria for the Scholarship includes not only academic excellence but also accomplishments outside the classroom.
Host Institution(s):
University of Calgary
Level/Field(s) of study:
Bachelors degree in any subject
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
International students who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship is $15,000, renewable annually in the second, third and fourth year at the University of Calgary, provided recipients achieve a GPA of 2.60 or more over a minimum of 24.00 units in the previous fall and winter terms. The total amount over 4 years of undergraduate program is $60,000.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be international students who are registered full-time in an undergraduate degree program that commences in the Fall term. They have to be new students. To be considered for a scholarship, a student must normally present a minimum GPA of 3.20. They must also have satisfied the university’s English Language Proficiency requirement.
Application instructions:
You can apply for awards as soon as you apply for admission. The application deadline for Fall 2022 admission is 1 December 2022 (early admission) and 1 March 2023 (standard admission).
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website:

University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship The University of Calgary acknowledges the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (includi...

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Canada has more than 500,000 international students currently enrolled in study programs across the country. Not only can people who choose to study in Canada benefit from a world-class education — students and graduates are also set on a path that may lead to incredible career opportunities and permanent settlement in Canada.
The study pathway to settlement in Canada can be summed up in three words:
Learn, Earn and Stay.

L E A R N :

Many international students are choosing to study in Canada over other potential destinations — such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and France — because Canada offers certain advantages that may not be available elsewhere.

International students in Canada can work for up to 20 hours per week during semester, and on a full-time basis during school breaks.

The tuition fees and other study in Canada costs, even for international students, are usually lower than in other countries.

The spouse or common-law partner of an international student may accompany the student in Canada. Not only that, spouses and partners may obtain an open work permit, allowing them to work any hours they wish and for any employer.

International students in Canada can bring their children to Canada, and the kids can attend one of Canada’s public elementary or secondary schools without needing their own study permit.

Canada’s largest cities are ranked among the best student cities by the QS World University Rankings, with Montreal, Vancouver, and Toronto among the best student cities in the world.

Graduates can first study and then work in Canada for up to three years on an open post-graduation work permit (see below under ‘Earn’).

Rather than closing the door on graduates who complete their studies in Canada or making things incredibly difficult, as some countries may do, Canada actively sets out to provide permanent residence pathways to students and graduates (see below under ‘Stay’).

Canada’s liberal citizenship naturalization process allows international students to count time spent on a study permit towards citizenship residency days requirements.

E A R N :

Canada’s economy is diverse and growing. As a graduate who chose to study in Canada, you could be a part of it.
As mentioned above, international students can actually enter the Canadian workforce before graduating. This allows them to gain an income, build up valuable Canadian work experience, and create professional connections that can lead to opportunities at a later stage.
The big earning opportunity, however — in monetary and networking terms, as well as being a springboard to permanent residence in Canada — comes with the post-graduation work permit.
A post-graduation work permit is an open work permit that allows graduates to work for employers anywhere in Canada for up to three years. It represents a unique opportunity to build a long-term life in Canada.

S T A Y :

International students often have an advantage when it comes to staying in Canada permanently. This is because Canada’s permanent immigration programs are designed for those who will be able to easily integrate into Canadian life, and international students have demonstrated ability to live in Canada.
But how does this integration work in practice? Under many of Canada’s economic immigration systems and programs, international students and graduates have a clear advantage.

Express Entry

The main driver of economic immigration is the Express Entry system, through which IRCC manages the selection of new permanent residents on a priority basis. There are three ways to enter the Express Entry pool of candidates:

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

This is a fast-track immigration program for individuals with recent work experience in Canada in a skilled occupation. Graduates are prime candidates, given that they can obtain an open work permit for up to three years — plenty of time to build up the required experience for the CEC.

Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC)

Candidates need 67 points in order to be eligible. There are points available for previous study in Canada and for work experience in Canada. The FSWC points grid also favours younger people with language skills, giving most students and graduates an advantage.

Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC)

This program for qualified tradespersons requires candidates to have a full-time offer of employment in a skilled trade from up to two Canadian employers or a certificate of qualification from a Canadian provincial or territorial authority. Towards this end, trades students and graduates have a great opportunity to build connections in Canada. Students who graduate in Canada get a little bonus in the CRS scoring system, as well, receiving up to 30 bonus CRS points in addition to the points received for the level of education in its own right.

Immigration to Quebec

There are also pathways to permanent residence through the provinces. Let’s begin with Quebec, which operates a distinct immigration system.

Quebec Experience Program

The Quebec Experience Program, or PEQ (Programme de l’expérience québécoise), offers international students the opportunity to apply for PR after studying in Quebec and gaining Quebec work experience. Notably, French-language proficiency is a requirement under PEQ.

Quebec Skilled Worker Program

Under the QSWP, graduates of study programs in Quebec can receive a significant number of points through the area of training and previous stays in Quebec factors. Unlike the PEQ, graduates with limited or no French ability may be eligible to apply.
There are also pathways to permanent residence through the provinces. Let’s begin with Quebec, which operates a distinct immigration system.

Quebec Experience Program

The Quebec Experience Program, or PEQ (Programme de l’expérience québécoise), offers international students the opportunity to apply for PR after studying in Quebec and gaining Quebec work experience. Notably, French-language proficiency is a requirement under PEQ.

Quebec Skilled Worker Program

Under the QSWP, graduates of study programs in Quebec can receive a significant number of points through the area of training and previous stays in Quebec factors. Unlike the PEQ, graduates with limited or no French ability may be eligible to apply.

Provincial Nominee Programs

Canada’s provinces are able to nominate people for permanent residence through their Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The eligibility requirements set by the provinces for these programs is generally favourable to people who choose to study in Canada, as these highly-educated immigrants-to-be also have strong language skills and experience living in a local community.
The provinces that prove most popular with students — Ontario, British Columbia — have dedicated PNP streams for students and graduates who wish to transition to permanent residence, as do many of the other provinces.
Sometimes, these PNP streams may provide a pathway to permanent residence for students or graduates who may not be eligible under Express Entry or, if they are eligible to enter the pool, struggle to reach the CRS cut-off threshold in Express Entry draws.
Certain PNP streams have interesting aspects that may prove appealing. For example:

Under the BC PNP, graduates of institutions across Canada may apply, even if they didn’t study in BC.

Masters and PhD graduates in Ontario may apply to the OINP without a job offer.

Nova Scotia has an International Graduate Entrepreneur stream, dedicated to helping graduate entrepreneurs settle in the province.

Medicine Hat Public School Division welcome application for admission from international students.
Intake Dates are September and February.
For more information contact the International Students Program Coordinator.
Or reach out to me for more details.

International student numbers in Canada rebounded close to pre-pandemic levels in 2021 .

Top 10 markets for Canada in 2021 :

Students from the following countries accounted for the largest numbers of study visas awarded by the Canadian government in 2021. Overall, the year saw significant growth from seven of these markets, notable decreases from China and South Korea, and stability from Brazil.

India: 217,410 (y-o-y +21%)
China: 105,265 (-10%)
France: 26,630 (+46%)
Iran: 16,900 (+21%)
Vietnam: 16,285 (-14%)
South Korea: 15,805 (-13%)
Philippines: 15,545 (+115%)
US: 14,325 (+14%)
Nigeria: 13,745 (+30%)
Mexico: 11,550 (+81%)
Brazil and Bangladesh fell just outside of the top ten sending markets for 2021 with 11,120 and 9,935 study permits issued to Brazilian and Bangladeshi students, respectively. Brazilian numbers were stable from 2020 to 2021 while there was growth of 20% from Bangladesh.

Canada sets record-breaking new immigration targets with international graduates a priority

2 Mar 2022

Short on time? Here are the highlights:

Canada has set record-breaking new targets for immigration, aiming to welcome more than 450,000 permanent residents in 2024 aloneFrom now through 2024, more than a million people from all over the world will become CanadiansInternational students are a top priority in the new targets, and the immigration streams that accommodate their applications will contribute more than half of new permanent residentsCanada is seeing a surge of international student applications for higher education after a period of enrolment declines in the pandemic

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Canada is expanding its immigration programme to accept larger numbers of new permanent residents, and this means more opportunities for international students in the country to remain after graduating from Canadian higher education institutions.

Overall, the Canadian government’s targets – as detailed in the 2022‒2024 Immigration Levels Plan – are to welcome 431,645 permanent residents in 2022, 447,055 in 2023, and 451,000 in 2024. These are the highest targets ever set for Canadian immigration. In 2021, more than 405,000 people from all over the world became new permanent residents, the highest number ever welcomed in a single year in Canadian history.

Categories for international students will lead the expansion

The planned increase will largely be driven by increased caps in the “Federal High Skilled” category, which accommodates the applications of international graduates of Canadian institutions. In that category, the number of spaces will increase from 55,900 this year to 111,500 in 2024. The immigration streams that will contribute to the expansion are already in use for international graduates: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.

The new immigration targets are designed with two main priorities in mind: (1) to attract the most talented students and workers to join the Canadian labour market and (2) to help refugees (particularly from Afghanistan) to make a new, safer home in Canada. In a statement to CIC News, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser explained:

“This levels plan is a balance of needs for our country and our international obligations. It focuses on attracting skilled workers who will contribute to Canada’s economy and tackle the labour shortage, while recognising the importance of family reunification, and helping the world’s most vulnerable populations through refugee resettlement. Our focus remains on supporting our economic resurgence through increased retention of newcomers in regions with real economic, labour and demographic challenges. I’m proud of what Canada has achieved thus far, and I want wait to see how newcomers will continue to make Canada a top destination of choice.”

Immigration plan designed to help fill skills gaps

Immigration is fundamental to Canada’s economic growth. The Government of Canada notes,

“Immigration already accounts for almost 100% of labour force growth, and with 5 million Canadians set to retire by the end of this decade, the worker to retiree ratio will drop down to only 3:1. This is a clear sign that we have a strong economic need for increased immigration.”

The government announced a new immigration stream last year specifically focused on international students and workers with expertise in sectors where there are labour market skills gaps. In announcing the new Temporary to Permanent Residence Stream (TR2PR) stream, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino said:

“The pandemic has shone a bright light on the incredible contributions of newcomers. These new policies will help those with a temporary status to plan their future in Canada, play a key role in our economic recovery and help us build back better. Our message to them is simple: your status may be temporary, but your contributions are lasting—and we want you to stay.”

The main streams used by international students to become permanent residents of Canada will contribute more than half of new permanent residents.

At this time, Canadian immigration officials have reduced some of the spaces in the Express Entry stream to free up room in the TR2PR stream – a development of note for prospective international students deciding what to study when they come to Canada, as the TR2PR stream is specifically focused on certain sectors and occupations.

The Provincial Nominee Program, through which provinces can invite international students to immigrate, will grow from 83,500 spaces in 2022 to 93,000 in 2024.

A better, more streamlined immigration system

A slow and unpredictable processing system for immigrants has been the subject of frustration among applicants for Canadian residency for some time. As an article by Canadian immigration law firm Canadim notes,

“During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship) staff were on leave. IRCC was also unable to finalise many permanent residence applications due to the travel restrictions in place. These effects of the pandemic resulted in a massive application backlog. As of October 2021, IRCC had a backlog of about 1.8 million applications.”

However, the firm also explains that,

“Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, it also paved the way for a more efficient immigration system. In the last quarter, IRCC has admitted more newcomers per month than ever seen in Canadian history.”

The Government of Canada has invested CDN$85 million to clear application backlogs and to support a range of other improvements aimed at “creating the predictable processing times that our clients expect and deserve.” Through a suite of modernisation initiatives including online application systems and advanced data analytics, the government will “further increase processing capacity and plan to make 147,000 permanent residence final decisions in the first quarter of 2022 – doubling what was done in the same period last year.”

Canadian colleges to play a key role

Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) says that colleges are ideally poised to help international students to become important contributors to Canada’s economy:

“They serve as a one-stop shop for skilled newcomers looking to quickly integrate into the labour market and provide critical support, including language training, employment services, and connections to community employers. They also offer specialised academic upgrading programs to international and newcomer students, and a variety of reskilling and upskilling options tailored to their local employment market.”

CICan proposes two excellent ideas to further the likelihood that international students can quickly adjust to life in Canada and enter the labour market:

“First, we must develop a national employment pipeline for skilled newcomers with an emphasis on a national workplace-focused language training programme. This needs to include work-integrated learning opportunities and wraparound support services that prepare new arrivals for life in Canada and facilitate rapid and meaningful labour market integration, while accounting for their wellbeing and mental health.

We should also encourage the development of employer-recognised national microcredentials that focus on in-demand skills. With microcredentials gaining momentum at colleges and institutes across Canada, we have an opportunity to develop flexible programmes adapted to the needs of newcomers.”

Surge of new international students

In late-2021, IRCC reported more than 730,000 new student permit applications through August 2021, roughly a 27% increase over the same period in 2019. The growth in 2021 application volumes reflects broader enrolment trends in recent years. Roughly 22% of all applications year-to-date 2021 were from Indian students, with other major pre-pandemic growth markets – including Bangladesh, Colombia, Iran, Nigeria, Philippines, and Vietnam –

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