As a course-based program, students are assessed tuition based on course enrollment each term. Tuition rates are published in the University of Calgary Graduate Calendar under the School of Public Policy and are subject to change each year. For the purpose of tuition, the full program consists of 42 units. Complete details on our courses and timetables can be found here on our website.
All graduate students are assessed general fees each year, in addition to tuition. These fees include Graduate Students’ Association fees, group insurance, extended health and dental coverage, UPass (transit pass), campus recreation, and more. General fees are subject to change each year. For a detailed breakdown, please refer to the University of Calgary Graduate Calendar.
If you are a Canadian or American student, you may be eligible for government financial aid to help offset the cost of your graduate studies. Learn more about available assistance programs and how to apply.
UCalgary offers self-service payment plans for all students. Your tuition and general fees can now be paid in installments over the term, rather than being due all at once on the term fee deadline.
Scholarships
Financial support can make a meaningful difference in your academic journey. Our scholarships recognize outstanding students who demonstrate excellence in the field of sustainable energy development. Explore available funding opportunities and learn how to apply.
In honour of its nearly 50-year legacy, the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) has established scholarships for students in the Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Development program. These awards reflect CERI’s long-standing partnership with the University of Calgary and its commitment to advancing independent, interdisciplinary research in energy and the environment. Through this generous gift, CERI continues to invest in future leaders working at the intersection of energy, policy, law, business, and environmental science.
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Award amount
The award is valued at $15,000 and is awarded annually to two recipients.
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Selection criteria
Open to full time (16-month completion), first year students registered in the SEDV program.
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How to apply
Applicants must complete a statement of eligibility describing how their research relates to Canadian energy, economics, policy, and sustainability.. Application instructions will be provided after submission of the program application.
This scholarship has been established by Heather and Jon Fennell, University of Calgary alumni, to continually honour their commitment to graduate education in sustainability. The scholarship supports students pursuing scientific, engineering, and finance studies to understand and monetize risks and opportunities associated with future energy development and its implications for water and food systems. The goal is to assist dedicated students wanting to develop a holistic knowledge base to help solve the sustainability challenges facing the planet.
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Award amount
The award is valued at $5,000 and is awarded annually to two recipients.
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Selection criteria
Open to full-time (16-month completion), first-year students registered in the SEDV program who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
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How to apply
Applicants must complete a statement of eligibility demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and the benefit their studies will have on the field. Application instructions will be provided after submission of the program application.
Jim Benedict, UCalgary Class of 1963-1965, has been a practicing electrical engineer for over 50 years. This scholarship to the Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Development (SEDV) program at the School of Public Policy honours Jim’s long-standing commitment to and interest in clean and sustainable energy research.
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Award amount
The award is valued at $2,000 and is awarded annually to one recipient.
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Selection criteria
Open to full time (16-month completion), first year students registered in the SEDV program.
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How to apply
Applicants must complete a statement of eligibility describing how their research relates to clean and sustainable energy. Application instructions will be provided after submission of the program application.
This internally funded scholarship from the School of Public Policy supports graduate education in sustainable energy.
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Award amount
Award value and number of recipients vary annually.
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Selection criteria
Open to full time (16-month completion), first year students registered in the SEDV program.
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How to apply
All applicants to the program will be considered for this award. No separate application is required, as recommendations are made based on the admission file.
Richard Roberts had a long and influential professional career in the energy sector, and he was a well-recognized expert in public consultation practice for over 40 years. This scholarship to the School of Public Policy’ s Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Development (SEDV) honours Robert’s life-long commitment to and interest in sustainable energy research.
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Award amount
The award is valued at $3,000 and is awarded annually to one recipient.
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Selection criteria
Open to full time (16-month completion), first year students registered in the SEDV program.
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How to apply
Applicants must complete a statement of eligibility describing how their research relates to clean and sustainable energy. Application instructions will be provided after submission of the program application.
This scholarship recognizes a graduate student investigating the cumulative effects of energy development and/or production activities on a species or ecosystem.
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Award amount
The award is valued at $3,000 and is awarded annually to one recipient.
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Selection criteria
Open to full time (16-month completion), students registered in the SEDV program who have commenced their capstone research project.
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How to apply
No application is required. The program will make a recommendation based on alignment between the student’s area of investigation and the award criteria, specifically research related to the cumulative effects of energy development activities in Canada on a species or ecosystem leading to recommendations for its conservation or management.
Other Scholarships
You may browse the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ Graduate Awards Database to explore potential funding opportunities. While doing so, please keep in mind Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Development students are in a course-based program and are not eligible for awards restricted to research-based programs or other fields of study. If you have any questions about your eligibility for a specific award, please contact our program office after carefully reviewing the award’s terms of reference.