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Student Hardship Assistance Fund (SHAF)

Short-term hardship support for students

Offered by
University of Calgary
Official source: su.ucalgary.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Undergraduate students at the University of Calgary
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Overview

The Student Hardship Assistance Fund provides short-term financial help for students facing unexpected hardship. It is intended to help eligible University of Calgary undergraduates remain enrolled while exhausting other aid options first.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Ensure financial sustainability

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Canada
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
Public or Parapublic institution

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

SHAF administrator contact updated

The SHAF page now lists Peggy Schadl as the administrator contact for starting an application, replacing Laura Brooks and her email address.

See more

The SHAF application instructions still direct students to contact the SHAF administrator to begin applying, but the listed administrator contact has changed. The page now names Peggy Schadl with the email address peggy.schadl@ucalgary.ca instead of Laura Brooks.

Official source: su.ucalgary.ca
September 26, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Undergraduate students at the University of Calgary

Eligible geographic areas

  • University of Calgary

How to apply

  • Contact the SHAF administrator to begin the application.

Contacts

peggy.schadl@ucalgary.ca

Official sources

Hardship Fund - Students' Union, UCalgary
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Student Hardship Assistance Fund (SHAF) Program

What is the Student Hardship Assistance Fund (SHAF)?

The Student Hardship Assistance Fund provides short-term financial help for students facing unexpected hardship. It is intended to help eligible University of Calgary undergraduates remain enrolled while exhausting other aid options first.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Student Hardship Assistance Fund (SHAF) program?

To be eligible for the Student Hardship Assistance Fund (SHAF) program, you must: Undergraduate student at the University of Calgary Completed at least nine credits Other aid options already exhausted

Who can I contact for more information about the Student Hardship Assistance Fund (SHAF)?

You can contact University of Calgary by email at peggy.schadl@ucalgary.ca.

Where is the Student Hardship Assistance Fund (SHAF) available?

The Student Hardship Assistance Fund (SHAF) program is available across Canada.

Is the Student Hardship Assistance Fund (SHAF) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Student Hardship Assistance Fund (SHAF) is a Other Support

Who are the financial supporters of the Student Hardship Assistance Fund (SHAF)?

Student Hardship Assistance Fund (SHAF) is funded by University of Calgary