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Funding Graduate Studies that the Werklund School of Education
Funding Graduate Studies that the Werklund School of Education
Graduate students in thesis-based programs (such as MA and PhD) at the Werklund School of Education may be eligible for a combination of funding sources during their studies, with guaranteed minimum funding that comes from any combination of
Internal and External Scholarships
Graduate Assistantships:
Sessional Lectureships
Paid Internships and Work Opportunities
Non-thesis students are not eligible for guaranteed minimum funding, but there are some scholarships for which they can still apply. We have compiled some basic information about funding and graduate work in this section of our resource library.
The Werklund School of Education Funding Structure by Degree Type
The Werklund School of Education Funding Structure by Degree Type
Werklund pays minimum funding through any combination of scholarship and work opportunities. We've done our best to compile basic information about funding by degree type here
MSc Funding
MSc Funding
Please note, applicants admitted to MSc programs in Educational Psychology on or after January 1, 2026, will not fall under the Faculty of Graduate Studies funding policy; therefore, they will not be guaranteed minimum funding. In lieu, Werklund will provide $3,000 in Werklund funds in the form of a scholarship for the first two years of the program. Learn more about MSc funding opportunities here.
MEd Funding
MEd Funding
Please note, applicants admitted to MSc programs in Educational Psychology on or after January 1, 2026, will not fall under the Faculty of Graduate Studies funding policy; therefore, they will not be guaranteed minimum funding. In lieu, Werklund will provide $3,000 in Werklund funds in the form of a scholarship for the first two years of the program. Learn more about MSc funding opportunities here.
MA Funding
MA Funding
Funding opportunities comes from MA students come from a variety of sources including Tri-council scholarships (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC); private, provincial and university scholarships; teaching assistantships; and sessional teaching. Learn more about MA funding opportunities here.
PhD Funding
PhD Funding
Graduate Programs in Education offers PhD students funding opportunities during the first four years of the program. Funding for these positions comes from a variety of sources including: Tri-council scholarships (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC); private, provincial and university scholarships; teaching assistantships; and sessional teaching. Learn more about MA funding opportunities here.
EdD Funding
EdD Funding
Students are eligible for some internal and external scholarships. See the awards page for details.
Do you have questions about your program or funding?
Do you have questions about your program or funding?
You're not alone. Reach out to your Graduate Program Advisor or Graduate Program Director to ask questions and get support. Click below for contacts.
Do you need more help?
Do you need more help?
The Graduate Academic and International Specialist team at FGS welcomes all graduate students to discuss any matter impacting academic success in a safe and confidential space. The team draws on training and experience in supporting all graduate students, and can also address some of the specific academic concerns of international graduate students.
Scholarships and Awards
Scholarships and Awards
The main sources of scholarships and awards are the Graduate Awards Competition (GAC), Canada Research Training Awards Suite (Formerly Tri-Council), and internal and external scholarships. You MUST apply for awards and scholarships. You are not automatically considered for them. Click the button below to learn more.
Graduate Awards Competition
Graduate Awards Competition
The Graduate Award Competition (GAC) encompasses a broad range of awards funded by donors and the University of Calgary. Please note that although the university deadline for GAC is February, Werklund School of Education has an earlier internal deadline, usually in December. Apply for GAC thorugh your my.ucalgary account.
Canada Research Training Awards Suite (CRTAS)
Canada Research Training Awards Suite (CRTAS)
The scholarship and fellowship programs administered by the three federal research funding agencies – the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) – have been streamlined into a new harmonized talent program called the Canada Research Training Awards Suite (CRTAS).
Other Awards
Other Awards
There are various other awards and scholarships for which you might be eligible, including specialized scholarships for Indigenous students, research innovation, and community service.
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