Additional Award, Funding and Scholarship Opportunities

Indigenous education is a top priority at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Indigenous students may face unique barriers to accessing post-secondary education. The Business Diploma bursary for Indigenous students helps reduce barriers to attending Sask Polytech.  

Bursaries are intended for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years.  

Business Diploma students do not need to apply for the tuition bursaries. Bursary payments will be credited to students’ accounts and will be offset by any balances owing.

Bursary details

• Indigenous students enrolled in the Business Diploma program are eligible to receive up to $1,000 in bursaries.  
• Students enrolled in the fall of 2025 for Year 1 of the program will receive a $500 bursary.
• Students continuing into the Financial Services or Insurance specialties in Year 2 (2026-27 academic year) will receive an additional $500 bursary.

Eligibility criteria

• be of Indigenous ancestry; and
• must be accepted and enrolled full-time in the Business Diploma program for the fall term of the 2025-26 academic year. 

Indigenous education is a top priority at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Indigenous students may face unique barriers to accessing post-secondary education. The Mining Engineering Technology Entrance scholarship helps remove financial barriers for Indigenous students interested in pursuing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) related careers.

You will automatically be considered for this entrance scholarship when you apply for admission to the program. Apply early as this scholarship is awarded based on order of application date.

Scholarship details

• Eight entrance awards, covering one year’s tuition and books, are available to Indigenous students enrolled full-time in the Mining Engineering Technology program for the 2025-26 academic year.

Eligibility criteria

• be of Indigenous ancestry; and
• must be accepted and enrolled full-time in their first year of the Mining Engineering Technology program at Sask Polytech for the 2025-26 academic year.

There is a high industry need for more School of Construction graduates as the labour market needs to expand in this area. This entrance scholarship is intended to support recruitment of students into the construction trades.

Scholarship details:

• 22 entrance awards are available to students enrolled in a program within the School of Construction.
• Awards are valued at $2,500 per student.
• Disbursement of award will be evenly spread between campuses on a student per capita basis.

Eligibility criteria:

• Enrolled in the first year of any applied certificate, certificate or diploma program within the School of Construction. Continuing Education and Apprenticeship students do not qualify for this scholarship.
• Students must have achieved a minimum average of 70% from a Saskatchewan high school.
• Accepted into their program before June 1st.

Deadline: May 31, 2025

These scholarships are available to students in the Adult Basic Education program (Adult 10 or Adult 12) at the Saskatoon campus. You must have completed at least two terms in the current academic year (July 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025).

Submit the Adult Basic Education Application (pdf) with all supporting documentation to the Student Awards Office: scholarships@saskpolytech.ca

Deadline: November 15, 2024

Value of award: $1000 per award

The objective of the Laurent Mougeot Memorial Scholarship is to assist individuals who are planning to pursue a career in the Saskatchewan municipal sector.

Laurent Mougeot was passionate about and dedicated to promoting and strengthening local governments and municipal associations, assisting elected councils to better serve their community, creating strong teams, and delivering positive results. He contributed his expertise to many local, provincial, national and international committees and organizations. This scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Municipal Administrator Diploma program and who demonstrates and commitment to municipal government.

SUMA has established a scholarship to honour the memory and lifelong work of Laurent Mougeot, who spent much of his life furthering municipal interests. The Laurent Mougeot Memorial Scholarship will empower students in the Municipal Administration diploma to strive for success during their journey in the program.

Eligibility criteria

• be enrolled in the Municipal Administration Diploma, Year 2 at Saskatchewan Polytechnic; and
• be a resident of Saskatchewan.

Selection criteria

• Academic Achievement – from Year 1 (Provide Transcript) (50% weighting).
• Municipal Community Involvement (20% weighting).
• Municipal Leadership (20% weighting).
• Municipal Extra-curricular Activities (10% weighting).

Required documents

• Resume.
• Essay Question responses.
• Letter of Recommendation – from a faculty member, employer, volunteer work supervisor, or mentor who can speak to the applicant’s relevant experience and commitment to Laurent Mougeot’s values.

Please submit all required documents to Scholarships@saskpolytech.ca by November 15, 2024.

Review the application form for more details.

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan through the Canada-Saskatchewan Canada-Wide Early Learning and Childcare Agreement have provided bursary funding for domestic Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma students.

Bursaries are available to students from January 2023 through March 2026. These bursaries are intended to encourage program and practicum completion, and support students throughout their learning journey.

Early Childhood Education Tuition and Practicum Bursaries

ECE diploma students do not need to apply for the tuition or practicum bursaries. Bursary payments will be credited to students’ accounts and will be offset by any balances owing.

For more information regarding the ECE bursary program, please contact your campus ECE program head:

• Prince Albert: Jennifer Davies at jennifer.davies@saskpolytech.ca or 306-765-1560. 
• Regina: Sara Hanson at sara.hanson@saskpolytech.ca or 306-775-7725.
• Saskatoon: Lisa Fleming at lisa.fleming@saskpolytech.ca or 306-659-4906. 

Tuition bursary details:

• Year two ECE diploma students will receive a $16,000 bursary paid in two $8,000 installments, one in October, and again upon successful completion of Practicum 218.
• Students will be requested to provide their employment status at three months after receiving final disbursement from their tuition bursary.

Practicum bursary details:

• Year one and year two ECE diploma students will receive a bursary for placement in a program practicum:

1. $2,000 paid to students relocating for practicums outside of Regina, Saskatoon or Prince Albert.
2. $500 paid to students commuting to rural practicums from Regina, Saskatoon or Prince Albert.

Early Childhood Educator Emergency Bursary

Year one and year two full-time, domestic ECE diploma students will be eligible to receive non-repayable emergency bursaries to support their emergent financial needs.

Emergency bursaries will be available to students to assist with unexpected and temporary costs such as but not limited to: car repairs, replacement technology, accessibility, tutors, living accommodations, medication as determined by the program head.

Early Childhood Educator Emergency Bursaries can be disbursed up to a maximum of $3,000 annually per student, exclusive of other Sask Polytech bursaries. These will be available September through April each year.

To access these funds, please make an appointment with your campus ECE program head:  

• Prince Albert: Jennifer Davies at jennifer.davies@saskpolytech.ca or 306-765-1560.
• Regina: Sara Hanson at sara.hanson@saskpolytech.ca or 306-775-7725.
• Saskatoon: Lisa Fleming at lisa.fleming@saskpolytech.ca or 306-659-4906. 

Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Applied Research Scholarships of $1,000 each are available to eligible students. These awards are intended to provide an opportunity for Sask Polytech students to engage in applied research partnerships with industry and the community. Engaging in applied research projects that solve every day problems allows our students and their faculty supervisors to successfully address current industry needs and make a real difference in their communities and in their fields of study.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible to receive a Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Applied Research Scholarship, a student must:

• Be enrolled full-time in a Saskatchewan Polytechnic certificate, diploma, degree or postgraduate certificate program of 20 weeks or more in length and have completed at least one semester of the program;
• Submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member who will supervise the research project;
• Agree to submit an interim confirmation of progress, signed by the supervisor and make a social media post on Facebook, Instagram or Linkedin about your experience with the scholarship and Student Showcase. Students must tag #saskpolytechresearch in their posts;
• Agree to present the final results at the annual Applied Research Student Showcase and in other presentations and/or videos;
• Complete this project prior to May 31, 2025.

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on:

• Academic achievement.
• Nature and applicability of the research project (e.g. innovation, commercialization, entrepreneurial, sustainable, etc.).

For more information, visit Applied Research Scholarships.

Deadline: September 15, 2024

Eligibility criteria

• Be enrolled full-time in a program 20 weeks or more in length, at any accredited post-secondary institution in Canada, other than Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
• Be the dependent of a Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association (SPFA) member, as defined in the extended Health Plan:
  • Dependents eligible are either your spouse or common-law spouse and each unmarried child, step-child or common-law child who is under 22 years of age or under 25 years of age if attending an accredited educational institute, college or university on a full-time basis.
  • A dependent who resides outside of Canada and the United States of America is not eligible.

How to apply

Submit your application form (pdf) and Confirmation of Enrolment (If selected) to scholarships@saskpolytech.ca

If selected, you will be required to submit a Confirmation of Enrolment to the Student Awards Office and provide your Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Enrolment Services before payment will be issued.

Student Services is proud to present the annual Saskatchewan Polytechnic Student Innovation and Outstanding Citizenship Awards. The application period for the 2024-25 academic year is from December 2, 2024, - February 28, 2025, at 4 p.m. 

Learn more and apply today

Established in 1990 and renamed in 1997 to honor former Mayor Henry Baker, this scholarship program reflects Council’s vision of fostering opportunities for young people, as well as its commitment to education and community development. Since 2009, more than $430,000 has been awarded to over 200 students through this program. 

The City of Regina is now accepting applications for the 2025 Henry Baker Scholarship Program. This year, 18 scholarships are available to support students in their academic and career pursuits, including 17 scholarships of $2,000 each and one scholarship of $1,000. Each year, the City awards these scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong dedication to their community. The program provides financial assistance to help students achieve their educational goals while recognizing the important role of Regina’s post-secondary institutions.

Deadline: May 31, 2025

Eligibility criteria:

• Saskatchewan Polytechnic applicants must be registered full-time for the upcoming Fall semester by the City of Regina's May 31 application deadline.
• Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina Campus applicants must have a minimum overall average of 70 per cent.
• All applicants must reside in Regina and attend a Regina educational institution.
• Previous winners of the Henry Baker Scholarship and City of Regina full-time employees are not eligible to apply.

Review the application form or visit regina.ca/HenryBaker for more information.

There are several search engines and websites that can help you find scholarships and bursaries not administered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Here are a few sites to help you get started:

• www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/scholarships-bursaries-grants
• www.scholarshipscanada.com/

For Indigenous students:

• www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1351687337141/1351687403171