International Baccalaureate Award (USask)

What you will need

• ✓ Complete the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Programme
• ✓ Submit an application for admission to University of Saskatchewan by February 15

About this award

You can receive an award of $20,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an international student completing the IB (International Baccalaureate — a rigorous global pre-university curriculum) Diploma Programme. You must apply for admission to the University of Saskatchewan by February 15 to be eligible. There is no separate award application: you are considered automatically once you are admitted. The page does not say when or how winners are told. Winners are chosen based on academic achievement. There is only one award offered, so it is highly competitive. The page does not say how the single winner is ranked — ask the University of Saskatchewan. 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 international student completing the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Programme. You must also apply for admission to the University of Saskatchewan by February 15.

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.

• ✓ International student
• ✓ Open to high school 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

   Deadline: February 15

   February 15 has already passed this year. The award's official page gives the date without a year, so check there when the next round closes before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

• Academic RecordAvoid focusing only on your final diploma score. Instead, ensure your transcripts show consistent high achievement across all subjects in your IB programme. Submit your documents as early as possible to avoid processing delays.
• SupportAvoid relying solely on the automated system. Instead, connect with an admissions officer at University of Saskatchewan to confirm they have received your IB credentials.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to apply for admission. Instead, treat February 15 as your hard deadline to apply for admission. Set a personal goal to apply by January.
• RealismAvoid assuming you will get this award just because you have an IB diploma. Instead, remember that only one student receives this $20,000 prize. Apply for other international scholarships at the same time to diversify your funding options.

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