W.C. Blight Mature Admissions Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Log in to SAMS (Student Awards Management System) as a registered user to apply online
• ✓ Alternatively, submit a paper application available on the SAFA (Student Awards and Financial Aid) website
• ✓ Admission under the mature admission category
• ✓ A minimum UGPA (undergraduate grade point average) of 75%
• ✓ Completion of at least 23 credit hours
• ✓ Registration in at least 9 credit hours for the award semester

About this award

You can receive $1,850. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an adult learner who did not enter university directly from high school and were admitted under the mature admission category. You must apply by October 5, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is through email, the student portal, or by phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask University of Regina how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. There are 3 awards available in total. Ask University of Regina 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 Regina whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be an undergraduate student at the University of Regina enrolled in a degree program in any area of study. You must have been admitted to the university under the mature admission category (for applicants over the age of 21 who do not meet the high school admission requirements). You need a minimum undergraduate grade point average (UGPA — the average of your university grades) of 75% and must have successfully completed at least 23 credit hours. Additionally, you must be registered and remain registered in at least 9 credit hours during the semester the scholarship is awarded.

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 undergraduate students

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 RecordAvoid simply submitting your transcripts without checking your average. Instead, calculate your UGPA (undergraduate grade point average) to ensure you meet the 75% threshold before applying. Check your latest student record for your exact percentage.
• SAMS PortalAvoid relying on paper applications if you have internet access. Instead, use the SAMS (Student Awards Management System — the university's online tool for finding and applying for funding) portal for a faster submission. Log in as a registered user to select "Apply for Award".
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the October 5 deadline to organize your documents. Instead, verify your total completed credit hours now to ensure you have the required 23 hours. Contact the registrar if your credit count is unclear.
• RealismAvoid assuming your admission status alone will win you this award. Instead, remember there are only 3 awards available, making this a competitive process. Focus your application on meeting every technical requirement precisely.

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