University · Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan Scholarships & Financial Aid
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) in Saskatoon offers automatic entrance scholarships, access to Saskatchewan's provincial awards (including the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship), and competitive awards for top students. USask is a leading research university with strong graduate funding in agriculture, engineering, and health sciences.
Guaranteed entrance awards: $1,500–$5,000 based on admission average
Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship: $500/year × 4 years
George and Marsha Chicken Award: Competitive entrance scholarship
Graduate funding: Strong packages in research programs
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Quick facts — University of Saskatchewan Scholarships & Financial Aid
Guaranteed entrance awards
$1,500–$5,000 based on admission average
Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship
$500/year × 4 years
George and Marsha Chicken Award
Competitive entrance scholarship
Graduate funding
Strong packages in research programs
Location
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Last verified
March 2026
Entrance scholarships
USask provides guaranteed and competitive entrance awards:
- Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships: $1,500–$5,000 based on admission average (no application required)
- Competitive entrance awards for students with exceptional academic and extracurricular profiles
- College-specific awards in Edwards School of Business, Engineering, Agriculture, and Medicine
- Schulich Leader nominations: USask is a participating institution
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Saskatchewan provincial awards
USask students can access Saskatchewan's provincial scholarship programs:
- Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship: $500/year for up to 4 years for SK high school graduates
- Saskatchewan Grant for Full-Time Students: Up to $700/year based on financial need
- Saskatchewan Student Aid: Provincial loans and grants assessed alongside federal funding
- Apply through Saskatchewan's student aid portal for provincial programs
Tips for USask students
Practical advice for University of Saskatchewan students:
- Guaranteed entrance awards are automatic — focus on achieving the highest admission average you can
- Claim the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship through your Saskatchewan Student Aid application
- Apply for USask bursaries through PAWS (USask's student portal) each year
- Graduate students: USask offers competitive research funding packages — talk to potential supervisors about funding before accepting admission
Frequently asked questions
Guaranteed entrance scholarships start at approximately 85%+ admission average. Higher averages receive larger awards, up to $5,000+.
Yes. USask offers co-op and internship programs in Engineering, Science, Business (Edwards), and other programs.
Yes. Out-of-province students can attend USask and use their home province's student aid. USask's entrance scholarships and bursaries are available to all Canadian students.
The Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship provides $500/year for up to 4 years to Saskatchewan high school graduates attending eligible post-secondary institutions in the province, including USask. Claim it through your Saskatchewan Student Aid application.
Yes. USask provides graduate scholarships, teaching and research assistantships, and the Dean's Scholarship for incoming graduate students. Research-intensive programs in Agriculture, Engineering, and Health Sciences offer strong funding packages.
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Scholarships & Awards – University of Saskatchewan
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Last verified: March 2026
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