Applications are open for this bursary which provides financial support to new and returning University of Regina Undergraduate students.
University of Regina Information
Established in 1911, University of Regina is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Regina (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Saskatchewan. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Saskatchewan, University of Regina (U of R) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Regina (U of R) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 108 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Canadian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
The bursary will be presented to a University of Regina undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:
- Provide proof of Indigenous ancestry (includes Status First Nation, Non-Status First Nation, Métis or Inuit);
- Saskatchewan resident for a minimum of 12 months;
- Students entering directly from highschool must have achieved a minimum admission average of 65%;
- Continuing students must have achieved a minimum (UGPA) of 65%;
- Students may be registered on or off campus in any undergraduate faculty at University of Regina, First Nations University of Canada, Luther College or Campion College;
- Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science, and the Creative Design Technologies program in the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance;
- Demonstrates financial need;
- Registered and remains registered in a minimum of 9 credit hours in the semester the bursary is presented;
- Include a personal statement that speaks to experience with respect to leadership, management experience, and community service,
- Includes a statement of career goals and future employment plans in Saskatchewan’s Crown corporations or within the province of Saskatchewan,; and
- The recipient agrees to complete the consent form to share their personal contact information with the Crown Investment Corporation.
Notes
- To receive the second installment in the Winter semester, students must maintain a minimum Undergraduate Grade Point Average (UGPA) of 65%.
- Equal weighting will be given to financial need and experience in the areas of leadership, management, and/or community service, career goals, and potential to contribute to the Province of Saskatchewan.
Offered Benefits
$5,000 (Paid in two installments of $2,500 in upcoming Fall and Winter)
Application Process
- Log into SAMS as a registered user to apply for awards.
- Once you are logged in, you can apply using the online application by selecting "Apply for Award" from the "Other Actions" box in the top right corner of each award page.
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Established in 1911, University of Regina is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Regina (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Saskatchewan. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Saskatchewan, University of Regina (U of R) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Regina (U of R) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 108 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Canadian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.