Walker Wood Foundation Award

What you will need

• ✓ A brief profile stating where you are from, your program of study, and your goals
• ✓ Examples of involvement in extracurricular activities (community, leadership, music, or drama)
• ✓ For Version 1 applicants: self-declaration of Indigenous ancestry (Metis, Status/Treaty Indian, Non-Status Indian, or Inuit) to be considered for preference

About this award

You can receive a $2,500.00 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who balances your studies with community involvement, music, drama, or other leadership activities. 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. Selection is based on a 50% weighting for your academic achievement and a 50% weighting for your financial need. There is one award available for Version 1 and three awards available for Version 2. Ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic how they review the profiles and how many people typically apply so you can judge your odds. Ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic 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 Polytechnic whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be enrolled full-time in any program at any Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You must have been involved in extracurricular activities, such as community participation, music, drama, or roles that show leadership qualities. For Version 1 of the award, a preference will be given to applicants who are of self-declared Indigenous ancestry, which includes Metis, Status/Treaty Indian, Non-Status Indian, and Inuit.

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.

• ✓ Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• ✓ Open to post-secondary 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

• Community LeadershipAvoid just listing your clubs or hobbies. Instead, provide concrete examples of your participation in music, drama, or community projects to prove your leadership qualities.
• RealismWith only four total awards available across both versions, you should apply for other bursaries at Saskatchewan Polytechnic to increase your chances of getting funding.

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