Robert Ernest Guy Memorial Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of graduation from a high school in Coronach, SK, a Prairie South School Division in Saskatchewan, or a rural high school in Saskatchewan (town/city of less than 10,000 people)
• ✓ One-page research proposal outlining your thesis or project topic or area of major research
• ✓ Name and email address of your supervisor to serve as a reference
• ✓ Supervisor statement attesting to the quality and importance of your medical or scientific research

About this award

You can receive approximately $3,500 from this scholarship. 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 a graduate researcher from a rural Saskatchewan community who is dedicated to advancing medical or scientific knowledge. You must apply by November 2, 2026. When you apply, ask University of Saskatchewan 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 Master’s (either thesis or project-based) or PhD student undertaking medical or scientific research at the University of Saskatchewan. You need an 80% GPA. You must have graduated from a high school in Coronach, SK, a Prairie South School Division in Saskatchewan, or any rural high school in Saskatchewan located in a town or city with 10,000 people or fewer. Note that a preference is given to students who graduated from a high school in Coronach, Saskatchewan.

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
• ✓ Resident of Saskatchewan
• ✓ Studying medical research or scientific research

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

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

   Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

3. 3

   Write your essay

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

4. 4

   Submit your application

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

Tips for applying

• Research ProposalAvoid writing a generic overview of your field. Instead, provide a precise one-page outline of your specific thesis or project topic. Clearly define the area of major research you intend to pursue.
• SupportAvoid providing only a name for your reference. Instead, ensure you have the correct name and email address for your supervisor. They must be able to attest to the quality and importance of your research.
• StrategyAvoid omitting your high school details. Instead, explicitly state where you graduated from to prove you meet the rural Saskatchewan requirement. Double-check that your school falls within the Prairie South School Division or meets the population limit.
• RealismAvoid assuming the approximate value is guaranteed. Instead, confirm the final award amount with University of Saskatchewan. Since this is a specialized award for a specific geographic group, your odds depend heavily on your high school location.

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