Use the form below to search among over 1000 scholarships and bursaries. There are two major deadlines to keep in mind:
Bursaries
October 1st is the deadline to apply for most bursaries offered by the university. Bursaries are usually given to students in financial need, though some bursaries may have additional criteria. Recipients will be notified by early February.
Struggling to pay for university? Consider applying for bursaries.
Scholarships
June 1st is the deadline for a large number of scholarships on campus. Scholarships are normally granted for academic achievement or leadership experiences. Recipients will be notified by the first day of classes.
Did you do well in your classes? Consider applying for scholarships.
In addition to the major awards above, departments, colleges, and donors from outside the university offer awards throughout the year. Use the form below to find specific awards.
Search for awards
Barron-Garcea Essay Prize
| Value: | $500 |
|---|---|
| Number offered: | 1 |
| Eligibility: | Open to students who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate course in Indigenous Studies or Political Studies, as determined by the Award Committees. The award will alternate between the two fields of study. |
| Selection criteria: | Selection will be based on academic excellence in an essay that deals with Indigenous issues completed for an Indigenous Studies or Political Studies course, as determined by the Award Committee. |
| Donor: | Ongoing donations from both Mrs. Herta Barron and Dr. Joseph Garcea of the authors' royalties from the sale of Urban Indian Reserves: Forging New Relationships in Saskatchewan edited by Dr. F. Laurie Barron [Professor, Department of Indigenous Studies] and Dr. Joseph Garcea [Assistant Professor, Department of Political Studies] (Saskatoon: Purich, 1999), and donations from family and friends in memory of Dr. F. Laurie Barron. |
| Apply: | The award administration alternates betwen the departments of Indigenous Studies and Political Studies. For more information, the departmental contacts are as follows: Indigenous Studies: indigenous.studies@usask.ca Administrative Support Group for the Department of Political Studies: asg.studentawards@usask.ca |
| Deadline: | June 1 |
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