Aspire: For Students Interested in Scholarships, Graduate School, and Professional School

Aspire is a community to help students learn about scholarships and prepare themselves for applications to graduate or professional school.

The core features of Aspire are a monthly email newsletter and D2L that inform students of upcoming deadlines and opportunities. Aspire will keep you informed about supports, workshops, and opportunities that can help you achieve your goals for your time at UCalgary and after graduation.

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Who can join Aspire?

Any student at the university can join Aspire. Fill out the form below and be added to our monthly email newsletter and D2L.

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One-on-one Advising for applications to scholarships, graduate school, or professional school

Get support on your applications with the help of the Student Success Centre’s Academic Support team. Advisors can review your scholarship or graduate school applications, help you prepare for medical school interviews, and talk about strategies and plans for you to achieve your goals at UCalgary and after graduation.

Professional Development Workshops

Learn how to put together a great application for scholarships or graduate school by attending a Student Success Centre workshop. Workshops will help you develop an effective academic CV, write a personal statement, and ask for reference letters. You can also learn about the process of applying to graduate or professional school, and about scholarships and awards. Workshops are offered throughout the year, both in-person and online.