External Scholarships and Awards

External Scholarships & Awards

The following links are organized according to pending deadlines, from September - August of a year. Please be certain to verify these deadline dates.

September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August

There are two other good resources for scholarships, awards, and bursaries currently available to high school students in both Saskatchewan and Canada more broadly.

September

The Bun Allin Memorial Scholarship Fund

Deadline: September 1
2,000 word essay required.
The Bun Allin Memorial Scholarship Fund
c/o Office of the Fire Commissioner
1855 Victoria Avenue, 3rd Floor
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3V7

Fine Foods Community Youth Challenge Scholarship Program

Deadline: September 5
$2,500 scholarship for Grade 12 graduates who are residents of Saskatchewan or Manitoba. Student must be a resident of a participating Fine Foods Community Youth Challenge program store (in Regina – Klein’s Food Mart – Dorothy St., Pasqua St. Rochdale St.) Submissions must be accompanied with a resume that describes any activities involving extra curricular activities, sports, & community service and future goals. Resume must be accompanied by a letter from the organizations they are involved with.
Triple 4 Advertising Ltd.
679 Hall Street West
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 2S1
Attn: Joe Gunnis

Royal Canadian Legion, Ladies’ Auxiliary ‐ Regina Branch No. 001 Bursaries

Deadline: September 15
To assist children or grandchildren of members of the Royal Canadian Legion No. 001, and of their Ladies’ Auxiliary.
R. Robinson
1768 Forget St.
Regina, Saskatchewan S4T 4Y5

SGI Scholarship Change

Deadline: beginning September 30 for several of the scholarships
For a student enrolled in program related to the business needs of SGI.
SGI Human Resources
Scholarships ‐ 2nd Floor
2260 ‐ 11th Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 0J9

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October

SIGA First Nations Scholarship Award

Deadline: October 1 (after Grade 12 year - application period opens June 1)

AES Engineering Scholarship

Deadline: October 6
500-1,000 word essay required; student is not required to be taking engineering courses to be eligible.
Email: scholarship@aesengineers.com

Loran Scholarship

Deadline: October 17

The selection of a Loran Scholar is unique in its attention to a young person’s character. We believe that integrity, courage, grit and personal autonomy are better indicators of overall potential than standard academic measures. To discover these traits, we administer the most comprehensive and thorough scholarship selection process in Canada. Tenable at 25 partner universities, the Loran Award is valued at $100,000 over four years, including mentorship, funding for summer internships and participation in an extensive network of past and present scholars.

Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists Scholarships

Deadline: October 15
Sask Applied Science Technologists and Technicians
363 Park Street Village
Regina, Saskatchewan S4N 5B2
Phone: 1-306-721-6633

Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship Program

Deadline: October 25

160 $5,000 Scholarships Awarded
Funded through the generosity of the Members of the Canadian Association
The Canadian Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada.

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November

Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists Trust Fund

Deadline: November 1
570 – 400 ‐ 5th Street. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0L6

TD Canada Trust Scholarships

Deadline: Mid-November
Phone: 1-800-308-8306

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December

Compass Mortgage Group Scholarships

Deadline: December 30
For students between ages seventeen and twenty-four and have at least one full year of post-secondary studies remaining at the time of the award. Essay required.

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January

AFOA – Potash Corp Aboriginal Youth Financial Management Awards

Deadline: January 10
Open to aboriginal youth in Grades 11 and 12; short essay required.
Winners will receive a five year scholarship package valued at over $5,000. For 2015 – for four nights winners will attend the conference and awards ceremony at the AFOA Canada National Conference on February 17-19, 2015 in Winnipeg.

Mensa Canada Scholarships

Deadline: January 31
250 word essay required.
Coordinator
Mensa Canada Scholarship Program
329 March Road, Suite 232, Box 11
Kanata, Ontario K2K 2E1

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February

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program

Deadline: February 1
Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 1S6

Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program

Deadline: February 15
For graduating Canadian students who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the environment.

Uplands Youth Community Award

Deadline: February 28
An award of merit for a student in Uplands area, in his or her last two years of high school.
Uplands Community Centre Inc.
20 Weekes Crescent
Regina, Saskatchewan S4R 6X7

The Schulich Leader Awards

Deadline: February 4 – Schulich Leader Nominee (School) Deadline
February 24 – Schulich Leader Applicant Deadline
For students enrolling in one of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) areas of study at one of the twenty participating Canadian universities.
Each candidate must possess at least two of the following three attributes:
1. Exceptional high academic grades
2. Demonstrated leadership in school like and community life, or provided evidence of entrepreneurial talent
3. Financial need

RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program

Deadline: February 28
Scholarship recipients are selected primarily on the basis of personal and academic achievements, and individual financial need. Status Indians, Non-status Indians, Inuit and Metis are welcome to apply. Up to $4,000/academic yr.
RBC Aboriginal Student Awards
c/o Aboriginal Link
PO Box 50058, 17- 2595 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2V 4W3
Fax: 1-866-780-2188
Email: aboriginalstudentawards@rbc.com

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March

Canadian Association of Principals Leadership Award Scholarship

Deadline: March 1

Saskatchewan Agriculture Student Scholarship

Deadline: March 1
One winning scholarship valued at $4,000 and three scholarships valued at $2,000 to Grade 12 students and recent graduates entering agriculture-related post-secondary studies.
Essay or video required.
Regional Services Branch Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
Rm 226 – 3085 Albert Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0B1
Phone: 306-798.0947

RE/MAX ʺQuest for Excellenceʺ Bursary

Deadline: March 9
Categories: technology & innovation, community/volunteer service, leadership, sports, and arts. Students are to convey the contributions they have made to their communities in a short online essay, maximum 1,250 words
“Quest for Excellence”
RE/MAX of Western Canada (1998) Inc.
213 ‐ 1664 Richter Street
Kelowna, Britih Columbia V1Y 8N3

The Leonard Foundation

Deadline: March 15
Financial need, preference for children of clergy, teachers, military personnel, graduates of RMC, members of the Engineering Institute of Canada and members of the Mining and Metallurgical Institute of Canada.
The Honourary Secretary
The Leonard Foundation
20 Eglinton Ave. West, 7th floor
Toronto, Ontario M4R 2E2

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Regina Joint Youth Committee Bursary

Deadline: March 15
Graduate of Regina high school and a Regina resident, financial need.
Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Joint Youth Committee
2080 Rae Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4T 2E5
Phone: 1-306-586.7120
Email: marion.kelly@sasktel.net

International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship (James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund)

Deadline: March 31
For sons/daughters of Teamster members.
James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund
25 Louisiana Ave.,M.W. Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: 1-202-624-8735
Email: scholarship@teamster.org

SaskTel Scholarship

Deadline: March 31
Must apply online.
SaskTel Community Relations
11th Floor, 2121 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3Y2
Phone: 1-866-742-6551
Email: sasktel.careers@sasktel.net

Saskatchewan Association for Community Living Justice Bursary

Deadline: March 30
To submit a paper pertaining to the interaction of the justice system or specific laws and people with intellectual disabilities.
SACL Office
3031 Louise Street
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7J 3L1
Phone: 1-306-955-3344

Gowlings Essay Contest

Deadline: March 31
For graduating high school students who plan to study in their first year at a Canadian post‐secondary institution in a life sciences related field of study.

Canadian Aboriginal Writing and Arts Challenge

Deadline: March 31
For Canadians of Aboriginal ancestry ages 11-29
Toll-Free: 1-866-538-4704
Email: WritingandArts@GoToInfo.ca

Retail Council of Canada Scholarship

Deadline: March 31
Essay required.

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April

Access Communications Scholarship Program

Deadline: April 20
The Access Communications Scholarship will be awarding $1,000 to 20 graduating students who demonstrate exemplary community involvement.
MyAccess.ca/InTheCommunity

Saskatchewan Academic and Golf Excellence Scholarship Program

Deadline: April 1
Sask Golf Association
510 Cynthia Street
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7L 7K7
Phone: 1-306-975-0841; Fax: 1-306-975-0840
Email: blee@saskgolf.ca

Canadian Hospitality Foundation Entrance Scholarships

Deadline: April 4
College and University Entrance Scholarships in Hotel & Food, Hospitality & Tourism, Tourism, Chef/Culinary, Food & Beverage, Event, Resort, Restaurant, and Golf Clubs.

Sask Institute of Agrologists Scholarship

Deadline: April 15
Essay required. Presently a Grade 12 high school student, graduating in June. Have plans to enroll as a first year full-time student in a Saskatchewan-based, post-secondary program related to agrology, such as agriculture, bioresources, food or the environment.

NEADS National Student Awards Program

Deadline: April 15

Bethesda Scholarships

Deadline: April 15
For Lutheran high school and college or university students who are interested in a career in the field of developmental disabilities.
Tom Heuer
Coordinator of Outreach Programs and Services
Bethesda Luther Homes and Services, Inc.
600 Hoffman Dr. Watertown, WI, USA
53094
Phone: 1-800-369-4636 Ext. 4449

Odd Fellows & Rebekahs of America United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth

Deadline: April 1
For those sixteen to seventeen years of age with a minimum of one year of high school remaining. Essay required. Award is trip to the United Nations in New York.
Janet L. Brue
Executive Director
UN Pilgrimage
205 Hastings Way SW
Poplar Grove, Il
USA 61065-9090
Phone: 1-815-765-2011 or 1-888-247-4983

Junior Citizen of the Year Award

Deadline: April 30
For students ages eight to eighteen.
Phone: 1-800-661-7962

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May

Albert Park Community Association Bursary

Deadline: May 8
Box 37101 Landmark Postal Station
Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 7K4

Sidney Bloxom Scholarships (Sask Chapter of the Assoc. of Certified Fraud Examiners)

Deadline: May 11
For Grades 9 – 12 high school students.Essay required.
Essay must be submitted to:
Doug Kalesnikoff
Office #274 Edwards School of Business
University of Saskatchewan
25 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A7
Email: kalesnikoff@edwards.usask.ca

Regina High School Athletic Association Scholarships

Deadline: May 15
‐ Wascana Kiwanis Football Scholarships
‐ Ron Pettigrew Athletic Citizenship Award
‐ Lorne Aston Scholarships
‐ Dr. Paul Schwann Humanitarian Award

Newcomer Bursary Program

Deadline: May 16
Offered by Regina Open Door Society to assist newcomer students with meeting the costs of post-secondary training.
Eligibility to apply if they meet all of the following criteria:
1) They are a Refugee who landed in Canada in the past 10 years.
2) Their principal residence is located in Regina.
3) Their studies will take place at a Saskatchewan Educational institution.
4) They have not received a Newcomer Bursary in a previous year.

Deadline: May 16

Saskatchewan Health Bursaries

Deadline for Clinical Placement Bursaries: May 16
Phone: 1-306-798-0938
Email: bursary@health.gov.sk.ca

Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada

Deadline: May 15
Canadian Awards Programs
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
600 ‐ 350 Albert Street, Suite 600
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1B1
Phone: 1-613-563-1236

Learning Disabilities Association of Canada Scholarships – Program Suspended for Now

Deadline: May 15
‐ Carol Thomson Memorial fund Scholarship for Students with Learning Disabilities
‐ Doreen Kronick Scholarship (Graduate students) Learning Disabilities Association of Canada Maison Kildare House
323 Chapel, Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7Z2
Phone: 1-613-238-5721

MCO Scholarship

Deadline: May 15
Available to all grade 12 students as well as all students currently registered in any post-secondary institution.

Orville Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Deadlines: May 25
For those students with intent to study in the field of conservation, showing financial need.
Orville Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Canadian Wildlife Foundation
350 Michael Cowpland Drive
Kanata, Ontario K2M 2W1

B. Davis Scholarship

Deadline: May 25
Available to all Grade 11 and 12 students as well as all students currently registered in any post-secondary institution. There is no age restriction. Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next. This is not an academic scholarship but the judges would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are.

City of Regina Henry Baker Scholarships

Deadline: May 29
Community Development, Recreation & Parks Deptartment
6th Floor – 2476 Victoria Ave.
P.O. Box 1790
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3C8
Phone: 1-306-777-7000

CEFPI (Council of Educational Facility Planners International) Sask Chapter Gerry McCudden Scholarship

Deadline: May 31
Essay required
Attention: Stan Laba
310-21st Street East
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 1M7
Email: labas@spsd.sk.ca

Les Donnelly Scholarship

Deadline: May 31
Les Donnelly Scholarship 
Saskatchewan Safety Council
 445 Hoffer Drive
 Regina, Sasakatchewan S4N 6E2
Email: ssc@sasksafety.org

Saskatchewan Drama Association Student Entrance Scholarships

Deadline: May 31
See the terms of the scholarship in the SDA website.
Saskatchewan Drama Association
Suite 203 ‐ 2135 Albert Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2V1
Phone: 1-306-525-0151

Leader Post Michael C. Sifton Scholarship

Deadline: May 31
Awarded to a Saskatchewan resident with financial need.
Phone: 1-306-781-5344

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June

Faith Life Horizons Entrance Scholarship

Deadline: June 1
For students who have Faith Life membership.
Faith Life Insurance Society of Canada
470 Weber Street North
Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4G4
Phone: 1-800-563-6237

The John Gyles Education Fund

Deadline: June 1
Attn: Administrator
259 Brunswick St. Suite 103
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 1G8
Phone: 1-506-459-7460

Saskatchewan Cerebral Palsy Association

Deadline: June 13
For a Saskatchewan resident with cerebral palsy.
Saskatchewan Cerebral Palsy Association
2310 Louise Avenue
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7J 2C7
Phone: 1-306-955-7272

Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship

Deadline: June 15
Essay required. Available to all Grade 11 and 12 students as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
Send submission to: scholarship@abbottandfenner.com

Automotive Industries Association of Canada Scholarships

Deadline: June 15 & November 30

Arcola East Community Association

Deadline: June 15
For students with an AECA membership.
3860 Buckingham Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan S4V 3A1

Aboriginal Scholarship Awards Program

Deadline: June 30
Must be of Aboriginal ancestry.
Email: aboriginalawards@conocophillips.com

BigSun Athletic Scholarships

Deadline: June 19
Essay required. All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be in Grade 12 or be attending a post secondary institute.
Submit to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com

National Union Scholarships

Deadline: June 30
Awarded to children of National Union of Public and General Employees (SGEU) members; essay required..
‐ Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians
- Scholarship for Visible Minorities
‐ Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship
‐ Tommy Douglas Scholarship

Sylvia Oancia Memorial Fund Scholarship

Deadline: June 30
For active members of Regina’s performing arts community with desire to expand their knowledge of the performing arts.
Regina Summer Stage
Regina Performing Arts Centre
1077 Angus Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4T 1Y4

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July

CMA Scholarship

Deadline: July 31
$1,000 for high school student who in entering the accounting program at the University of Regina, University of Sask, or Saskatchewan Polytechnic (formerly SIAST).
Letter of application to CMA office including 250 word essay explaining why they have chosen to purse a career in accounting.
CMA Canada (Saskatchewan)
#202‐1900 Albert Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 4K8
Phone: 1-306-359-6461
Email: sask@cma-canada.org

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August

Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan Masons Educational Scholarships

Deadline: August 8
For Saskatchewan high school graduates.
Scholarship Committee
The Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan Ancient Free & Accepted Masons
1930 Lorne Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2M1

SGEU Bursaries

Deadline: August 15

Regina Chapter MS Bursary

Deadline: August 29
See link for 2014 application.
Consideration will be given first to Regina residents who have Multiple Sclerosis (MS) but individuals who have an immediate family member with the disease will also be considered. Recipients will be primarily chosen on the basis of whether they have Multiple Sclerosis, financial need and academic standing.