Robson Bursary for Graduate Students

What you will need

• ✓ Complete the General Application in the University of Saskatchewan awards portal
• ✓ Answer all financial questions in the General Application to prove financial need
• ✓ Submit a written response to the supplemental question describing your eligibility

About this award

You can receive approximately $5,000. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a graduate student dedicated to sustainable and ecologically sound land and resource management. You must apply by November 16, 2026. When you apply, ask University of Saskatchewan how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the awards portal. 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 are eligible if you are entering or continuing studies in a Master’s (which can be thesis or project-based) or a PhD program related to land and resource management, with an emphasis on sustainability and ecologically sound management practices. This includes, but is not limited to, students in Biology, Plant Science, Environmental Engineering, Environment & Sustainability, Geography & Planning, and Soil Science. You must have an 80% GPA or above and 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
• ✓ Studying land and resource management, Biology, Plant Science, Environmental Engineering, Environment & Sustainability, Geography & Planning or Soil Science

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

• StrategyAvoid ignoring the supplemental questions. Instead, write a detailed response describing exactly how your specific program and goals match the land and resource management focus. Connect your research directly to ecologically sound practices.
• RealismAvoid assuming a guaranteed win based on your GPA alone. Instead, remember that you must meet both the 80% GPA threshold and the financial need requirement. Check your financial aid profile before applying.

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