Elmer Shaw Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application with all financial questions answered
• ✓ 80% GPA or above
• ✓ Enrollment in a Master's (thesis, project or course-based) or PhD program at the University of Saskatchewan

About this award

You can receive approximately $2,000. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan who needs extra financial support to complete your advanced degree. You must apply by November 16, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. Ask University of Saskatchewan how many students usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask University of Saskatchewan 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 University of Saskatchewan whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an entering or continuing graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan. This is open to PhD students and Master's students, regardless of whether your program is thesis, project, or course-based. You must have a GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of all your final grades) of 80% or above and you must demonstrate financial need.

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 graduate students

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

   Submit your application

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

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid giving vague descriptions of your situation. Instead, provide clear details about your specific expenses and income gaps. List your monthly costs to show why this funding is needed.
• StrategyAvoid leaving the general application incomplete. Instead, double-check that every single financial question in the General Application is answered. If you miss one, the system may automatically disqualify you.
• RealismAvoid assuming the approximate amount is guaranteed. Instead, treat this as a supplement to your main funding. Check your overall budget to see how a $2,000 boost changes your planning.

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