Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation Entrance Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Submit application through the First Nations University of Canada scholarship portal at https://fnuniv.awardspring.ca/AS/public-scholarships
• ✓ Indigenous identity
• ✓ Acceptance or enrollment at First Nations University of Canada

About this award

You can receive a $2,500 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an incoming Indigenous student who has shown academic excellence or needs help moving from your home community to attend school. You must apply by October 31, 2026. When you apply, ask First Nations University of Canada how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask First Nations University of Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask First Nations University of Canada 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 First Nations University of Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an incoming Indigenous student pursuing post-secondary education at FNUniv (First Nations University of Canada). This award targets new incoming Indigenous students, specifically those who recognize academic excellence or those who must relocate from their home communities to attend FNUniv.

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 post-secondary students
• ✓ Resident of Saskatchewan

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

• Academic ExcellenceAvoid just listing your grades. Instead, describe a specific project or subject where you pushed yourself to succeed. Mention a specific achievement from your final year of high school.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is the only fund available for relocation. Instead, look for other bursaries at First Nations University of Canada that specifically support students moving from home communities. Combine this with other grants to cover your full moving costs.

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