Ella Gaudet Student Award

What you will need

• ✓ An essay answering: Why are literacy and public libraries important?
• ✓ A response to the supplemental question: In your own words, explain why literacy and public libraries are important

About this award

You can receive a $500.00 award. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are passionate about the role of public libraries and literacy in your community. You must apply by October 31, 2026. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic how and when you will hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection is based entirely on financial need, which carries a 100% weighting. There is only 1 award available per year. Selection criteria aren't published beyond the financial need weight — ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic how they verify this need so you can judge your odds. Ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Saskatchewan Polytechnic whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be enrolled full-time in the Library and Information Technology Diploma program at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon campus.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to certificate students
• ✓ Studying Library and Information Technology Diploma

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• EssayAvoid giving a generic definition of a library. Instead, share a personal perspective on why literacy and public libraries are important to you and your community. Write a response that shows your genuine connection to the field.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the supplemental questions. Instead, treat the essay and the supplemental question as your primary chance to show your passion for library science. Use specific examples of how libraries help people.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund since only 1 award is available per year. Instead, apply for several different bursaries at Saskatchewan Polytechnic to increase your chances of getting funding.

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