School of Nursing Award for Indigenous Students - Psychiatric Nursing

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via Saskatchewan Polytechnic's awards portal
• ✓ Self-declaration of Indigenous ancestry (Métis, Status/Treaty Indian, Non-Status Indian, or Inuit)

About this award

You can receive a $1,000.00 grant for your studies. As a grant, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a student of self-declared Indigenous ancestry—which includes Métis, Status/Treaty Indian, Non-Status Indian, and Inuit—pursuing a career in psychiatric nursing. You must apply by October 31, 2026. When you apply, ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic how and when you will hear back—whether by email, phone, or through the awards portal. One award is available. Selection is based on a 50% weighting for your academic achievement and a 50% weighting for your financial need. Since you are automatically considered based on your General Application, ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic how they verify these details to choose the winner. Ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic during your application how the money will reach you—some awards pay students directly, while 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 Polytechnic whether it's a one-time award or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be enrolled full-time in the Psychiatric Nursing Advanced Diploma program at any Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus. You must be of self-declared Indigenous ancestry, which includes Métis, Status/Treaty Indian, Non-Status Indian, and Inuit. Please note that preference will be given to Year 1 students.

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 certificate students
• ✓ Studying Psychiatric Nursing

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

• Financial NeedAvoid providing vague statements about your expenses. Instead, give a clear breakdown of your current costs and gaps in funding. List your monthly rent and food costs to show exactly why you need the $1,000.
• SupportAvoid relying on a single general reference. Instead, ask a professor or clinical instructor who knows your work in the Psychiatric Nursing program to vouch for your skills. Provide their direct contact information.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your General Application incomplete. Since you are automatically considered for this award based on that form, ensure every section regarding your ancestry and finances is fully detailed.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund. With only 1 award available and a heavy focus on both grades and financial need, you should apply for several other bursaries at Saskatchewan Polytechnic to secure your funding.

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