Government of Saskatchewan via Saskatchewan Student Aid · Provincial
Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship (SAS)
About this award
$750/year (up to $3,000 lifetime) non-repayable scholarship for Saskatchewan Grade 12 graduates attending Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions. Auto-considered when you apply for Saskatchewan Student Aid — no separate application needed.
The Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship (SAS) is a Province of Saskatchewan non-repayable scholarship for SK Grade 12 graduates pursuing post-secondary studies in Saskatchewan. The award pays $750 per year, with a $3,000 lifetime maximum — meaning a typical student can receive the full $3,000 over four years of post-secondary study. Critically, SAS is auto-considered when you apply for Saskatchewan Student Aid — there is no separate application. You can also decline the loan portion of SK Student Aid and still receive the SAS grant if you don't need the loan, making this a useful avenue for SK students who want non-repayable aid only. The scholarship requires you to study at a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution; the limited exceptions are Lakeland College (which has campuses in both Alberta and Saskatchewan) and certain health-sector seats outside Saskatchewan. Combined with the Saskatchewan Student Aid integrated package and the Graduate Retention Program (a post-graduation tax credit), SAS is one component of a multi-mechanism support system for SK students who study and remain in Saskatchewan.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident or Protected Person — citizenship requirement
- All, Undergraduate, College, Trades — study level
- Resident of SK — provincial eligibility
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Apply for Saskatchewan Student Aid even if you don't intend to take loans — the SAS grant is auto-considered through the same application, and you can decline the loan portion while keeping the grant.
Six weeks before classes start is the recommended timing for SK Student Aid.
The $750/year × $3,000 lifetime cap means most undergraduates earn the full amount over four years; college / trades programs of fewer years receive proportionally less but still benefit.
If you're considering studying outside Saskatchewan, you typically lose SAS eligibility — Saskatchewan Student Aid loans/grants follow you out-of-province but SAS specifically does not.
Worth weighing in your post-secondary location decision.