The Scholarship, Bursaries, Awards and Loans database
provides information on entrance awards which are available
to prospective post-secondary students in Saskatchewan for enrolling
in education and training programs in the province. These awards
are available from business/industry, community and service
clubs, professional associations, government, unions, post-secondary
institutions and other organizations.
Search the Saskatchewan Learning Scholarships Database
Complete list for 2008
It should be noted that there are four types of financial assistance
listed . They are classified as follows:
1. Award- Money granted to eligible students,
usually on the basis of academic and/ or other criteria.
2. Bursary- Money usually given on the basis
of financial need.
3. Loan- Money borrowed for education, which
is to be repaid.
4. Scholarship- Money usually given on the
basis of academic standing.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
It is important to contact each sponsor for the awards that
you are going to apply for. Find out directly from the sponsor
or contact for the award if the deadline listed is correct of
if changes have been made.
Keep in mind the following suggestions regarding what students
should know in order to secure money to help finance their higher
education:
Plan Ahead
Request application forms as early as possible. Write for an
application form well in advance of the deadline date, as there
may be special requirements you need to know, (e.g. essay, and
letter of recommendation or a copy of transcripts).
When in Doubt, Apply!
Scholarships are won in competition with other students. This
may work in your favour. Do not hold back. Give the judges a
chance to decide that you are qualified for an award. Apply
for everything for which you are eligible. Make follow-up inquiries
after your application.
Fill out the school’s General Application Form
Most Canadian universities and colleges provide a general financial
aid application form.
Calendars of post-secondary institutions usually contain a section(s)
devoted to the topic of scholarships and awards. In some cases,
a separate awards publication is produced and can be obtained
upon request.
Do it Right
Make a photocopy of each form to use as a working copy.
Use black ink to copy your work to the sponsor’s form:
blue and red do not photocopy well.
Do not use whiteout or any correction fluid anywhere in your
application. Erase your errors carefully and completely if you
do make a mistake. Never cross out or write over an entry.
Give full answers to every question on the form. Mark response
boxes with an X: no check marks, no words. Never write in the
margins or outside the answer boxes. Attach a separate letter
to clarify or add to the information requested.
Make a photocopy of each completed form for future reference.
You may need to refer to these documents again.
Send your applications by registered mail and keep your dated
receipt from the courier you have used. You may be asked to
prove your mailing date.
Follow-up
Whenever you apply for an award, ask about other possible scholarship
sources. Follow-up every lead. Include a business-sized self-addressed
stamped envelope with each request.
Download a pdf copy of the Scholarships,
Bursaries, Awards and Loans Booklet
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