Welcome! In order to help you plan and organize your scholarship application process we have organized information into three main sections - additional application materials and resources have been uploaded below these sections:
1. Local Interest Scholarships - These pages are organized according to the date recurring scholarship applications are typically due - these dates may change year to year, so be sure that you check back the link to the scholarship website often for updated deadlines/application materials. We have prioritized scholarships available locally or of local interest, but we have also included some nationally available scholarships.
As we become aware of new scholarships that have become available, we will add them to these pages and you should receive an email from Mrs. Borschneck. If you are not receiving these, please contact her: joelene.borschneck@lskysd.ca.
2. Additional Scholarship Databases/Resources - This section provides a list of databases that might help you locate scholarships tailored to your future plans. If you are interested in looking into further specialized scholarship and grant opportunities, you may want to use these links to help you find scholarships meant specifically for your program and/or interests.
3. Application Development Materials - Once you have a sense of the scholarships available and what your interests are, you may want to make use of these materials to help you organize and prepare your applications. These materials will provide support creating a scholarship
1. Local Interest Scholarships (organized by application deadline)
Each month listed below is linked to a page that includes descriptions and links to the scholarships listed beside them. Please keep in mind that these scholarships have been organized by TYPICAL deadline - these deadlines may change year to year, so be sure you have checked the current year's due date and application requirements for scholarships that interest you.
2. Additional Scholarship Databases/Resources
Scholar Tree - A free resource available to Canadian students to help you find and apply for scholarships.
Scholarships Canada - Search over 23, 000 scholarships, including over 900 provided by USask.
Yconic - This site's scholarship matching service requires an account, or you can browse through numerous scholarship offerings.
Universities Canada - Check out employer-sponsored scholarships and scholarships for the public and international students.
Government of Canada: Scholarships
DisabilityAwards.ca - Financial aid portal that contains over 300 scholarships, awards and bursaries specifically for post-secondary students with disabilities.
Government of Saskatchewan - Find programs, financial assistance and job opportunities.
Sask. Advantage Scholarship - The Government of Saskatchewan has launched the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship for new high school graduates looking to transition to post-secondary studies.
SaskTel Scholarships for Post-secondary Students - SaskTel offers a number of scholarships to individuals entering or continuing their post-secondary education.
SGI Scholarships and Awards - SGI has several scholarship programs in place that assist students who are studying in a field related to SGI’s business.
SGEU Scholarships and Bursaries - A scholarship directory published by the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU).
Gabriel Dumont Institute - Scholarships and bursaries for Saskatchewan Métis students.
Additional Canadian Scholarships - This is a pdf linking to lots of additional scholarships, some specific to Saskatchewan. They are organized by deadline.
You can also look at these additional resources posted by other Living Sky School Division Career Guidance staff:
http://mclurgcareerguidance.blogspot.com/
https://nbchs.lskysd.ca/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1081325&type=d&pREC_ID=1362665
3. Application Development Material
A couple of pointers about preparing to apply for scholarships. It's a really good idea to have a variety of reference letters on hand so that you can attach the one that suits the scholarship the best. Here are some possible references that you could have on file:
- teachers or principal
- coaches or club advisors (school or community)
- community leaders (could be your parish leader, volunteer organization that you work with, etc)
- former or current employer
- Also, when you are filling out the Student Involvement Checklist (see the attachment above), be sure to put in as much detail as possible. This is not the time to be modest....you need to include everything and anything that might be useful to get that scholarship or for a person to use to write a really compelling reference letter. Don't be afraid to shine on that document by including all awards, activities, accomplishments, etc.