2024 Fall Bursary applications open November 6, 2024 at 8:00 AM.

Deadline for submission of application November 27, 2024, 8:00 AM.

We encourage those who were unsuccessful in previous applications to apply again.

Applications for the 2024 Fall Term Bursary will be accepted from Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 8:00 AM to Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 8:00 AM

To apply, please complete the form on Survey Monkey before the submission deadline (8:00 AM, November 27, 2024). 

 

 Please ensure you have the following information before beginning the Survey Monkey application (summarized in the Bursary Checklist):

1. A cover letter (1 page or less) to describe your financial situation and reasons why you are in need of a GSA Bursary.
2. A letter of support from your supervisor, or a faculty member in your department, who is able to attest to your academic, financial and extracurricular involvements. The reference letter MUST be on institutional letterhead.
3. A copy of your tuition for the 2024 Fall term.

To find this screen, go to Tuition & Fees → Account Detail by Term → Check Fall 2024  radio button → Submit;

Right click on the page and select ‘Print Page’;

Please ensure your name/student number are visible on the page.

Bursary applications will be kept strictly confidential.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the VP Finance and Operations at gsa.fin@usask.ca.

Each bursary recipient will receive is $1,000.00.

 The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible for a GSA bursary:

 

Applicants must not have been awarded a GSA bursary in the previous 12 months. For example, if you were awarded a bursary in Fall 2023, you cannot apply for a bursary until Fall 2024.
Students who are currently enrolled in thesis-based Masters or PhD, or in course- based/project-based Masters programs are eligible to apply. Those who are in graduate certificate, or post-graduate diploma or certificate programs are not eligible to apply. Those who are accepted into programs, but who are not yet enrolled are not eligible to apply.

The Graduate Students' Association Bursaries Selection Committee will be chaired by the VP Finance and Operations, and will include the VP Academic and Student Affairs and a minimum of three (3) GSA Councilors. Bursary applicants may not sit on the committee. A new Bursary Selection Committee will be convened for each academic year. There can only be one representative from any given department.

All graduate students are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to students in the following situations:

Students who are ineligible for major scholarships.

Students who have exhausted the funding for their program.

Students in need of childcare services.

Students who have demonstrated financial need, good community involvement and strong academic performance.

For more information, please email the VP Finance and Operations at gsa.fin@usask.ca