The Heather R. Lukey Graduate Student Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Completed financial questions in the University of Saskatchewan General Application
• ✓ 80% GPA or above
• ✓ Total University of Saskatchewan funding is $16,000/year or less

About this award

You can receive a $5,000 bursary. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a PhD student in the later stages of your degree and need extra financial support to finish your research. 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, the portal, or phone. 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 must be a PhD student in the latter years of your program (beyond year 2). You must have an 80% GPA or above and demonstrate financial need. You cannot receive this bursary if you hold more than $16,000/year in funding from the University of Saskatchewan.

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
• ✓ 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

• Financial NeedAvoid giving vague descriptions of your expenses. Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your current funding gaps. List your monthly costs and show exactly why the $5,000 is needed.
• StrategyAvoid leaving the general application incomplete. Instead, double-check that every single financial question in the General Application is answered. If you miss one question, the school will not consider you for this award.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed top-up. Instead, remember that the $16,000/year funding cap is a hard limit. Check your current University of Saskatchewan funding totals before you spend time on the application.

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