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.

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M.J. Coldwell Prizes in Canadian Affairs

Value: $1,000
Number offered: 12
Eligibility: Offered annually to full-time and part-time students with the highest academic achievement on any 18 credit units dealing with any of the following areas of study:
  • Canadian economic affairs,
  • Canadian government,
  • Canadian history,
  • Canadian literature.
  • The courses do not have to be taken in the same academic session;
  • a student is eligible for the prize in the year in which the final credit units in the above areas of study is successfully completed.
  • Students must be of scholarship calibre.
  • Students may receive the Prize a second time provided they complete an additional 18 credit units in the designated areas.
Selection criteria: Academic Achievement
Donor: Dr. Hugh MacLean, formerly of Regina
Apply: Application for Continuing Scholarships along with a brief written statement listing at least 18 credit units of relevant courses taken as well as a description of these courses.
Deadline: June 1

More awards

There are awards available specifically for new or graduate students: 

You could also be eligible to apply for a variety of external awards, which are offered by agencies, governments or other organizations outside the University of Saskatchewan.