Saskatchewan Blue Cross · National
Saskatchewan Blue Cross
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a bursary supporting Indigenous students in Saskatchewan pursuing a social work degree.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Saskatchewan Blue Cross to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. 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 an Indigenous student dedicated to improving health-related services and increasing Indigenous representation in the healthcare profession through a career in social work. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Saskatchewan Blue Cross how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Saskatchewan Blue Cross 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 Saskatchewan Blue Cross whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Graduate, Msw, Bsw — study level
- Resident of SK — provincial eligibility
- Studying Social Work — field of study
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.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is listing your classes without explaining why you want to enter the field.
Winners instead describe their specific goal to improve health services for Indigenous communities.
Write about the actual impact you want to have on your community.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can speak to their cultural connection and commitment to social work.
Ask a community leader or a professor in your social work program to write your letter.