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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J. B. McGeachy Prize in English

Value: Approximately $800
Number offered: 1
Eligibility: Awarded annually in April to the author of a work or works of journalism published by a student of the University in any media, such as the press, radio, or television, during the twelve months immediately preceding the closing date of the competition. A committee, which will include a practicing journalist, will be appointed by the Department of English to judge the entries. The award must be accepted in some form, approved by the Department of English in consultation with the winner, which will encourage the furtherance of a career in journalism. For example, the award might be used to purchase equipment, such as a camera, or to cover expenses of a research project or tuition in a School of Journalism.
Donor: Dr. Barbara McGeachy in memory of her brother J.B. McGeachy.
Apply: Apply through the PAWS Scholarships and Bursaries Channel. For more information, contact the Student Awards with the Administrative Support Group in the College of Arts and Science.
Deadline: May 15

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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.