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The Chancellor’s Scholarship is awarded annually to 14 undergraduate students who meet a variety of criteria, including a minimum admission average of 95%. This scholarship is being offered to students directly from high school, or high school graduates who have not completed any post-secondary course (other than those completed while the student was still in high school, such as the High School Accelerated Program). One award is reserved for Indigenous applicants and one award is reserved for out-of-province applicants. The recipients will receive $10,000 a year over four years, plus on-campus housing for the first year. The value of each scholarship is just over $46,000.  An application is required and includes a written statement, resume, reference letter, and referee. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2024.

Students are guaranteed an automatic entrance award based on their academic standing. Students must be entering directly from high school to an undergraduate degree program.

To be considered, students must complete an application for admission by March 15, 2025 (August 15th for the Faculty of Business). For more information, see Mrs. Rapin or go to https://www.uregina.ca/cost-aid/funding/undergraduate-scholarships/entrance-awards/index.html

Competitive Entrance Awards include numerous scholarships and bursaries that can be accessed by many students with diverse experiences. Students can be considered based on academic achievement, financial need and/or contributions to school and community life. Some awards recognize backgrounds, acknowledge contributions to certain clubs or reward achievement in music and athletics. All entering students are encouraged to apply. To be considered, students must complete an application for admission by February 15, 2025 and fill out and submit the online application for Competitive Entrance Awards by March 1, 2025 in PAWS. For additional information, please see Mrs. Rapin or go to https://admissions.usask.ca/money/scholarships.php#top

The Major/Minor Fine Arts awards are presented to grade 12 students that have showcased a significant involvement with fine arts during their time at École St. Mary High School. If you are in grade 12, you may be eligible for a Major/Minor Fine Arts Award that will be presented during the ‘Thanksgiving for the School Year Celebration and Awards Assembly’. Please fill out the forms document to be considered for this award: Major/Minor Fine Arts Award Application The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 9^th.

The Major/Minor Sports awards are presented to grade 12 students that have showcased a significant involvement with athletics during their time at École St. Mary High School. If you are in grade 12, you may be eligible for a Major/Minor Sports Award that will be presented during the ‘Thanksgiving for the School Year Celebration and Awards Assembly’. Please fill out the forms document to be considered for this award: Major/Minor Sports Award Application The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 9^th.

The Grade 9 – 11 General Proficiency Award is a non-monetary award given to a student in grade 9, grade 10, and grade 11. It recognizes the student’s contribution to the whole life of St. Mary High School and is based on the following criteria: academic achievement 50%, extra-curricular contributions 40%, and religious life contributions 10%. Grade 9 – 11 General Proficiency Award Application The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 9^th.

The Paddy O’Rourke Poetry Scholarship was established in 2018 to recognize and encourage young Saskatchewan poets. It is named in honour of Patrick (Paddy) O’Rourke, a teacher, literary editor, mentor and prominent friend of Saskatoon’s and Saskatchewan’s arts community. The Paddy O’Rourke Poetry Scholarship for 2024 is $3,000 CDN. Applications will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2024. For information about selection criteria and how to apply, please visit http://www.orourkepoetryscholarship.ca/

The Diverse Minds Creative Writing Competition involves writing and illustrating a children’s book about diversity and inclusion that is geared to children between the ages of five to ten. The book can be written in either of the two official languages (English or French) or it can be written as a bilingual book. Students can work on their own or in pairs – where one student is illustrating and one writing. The competition is open to all high-school students across Canada, and is a wonderful opportunity for high school students to become a published author and win up to $5,000! Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners, as well as a bonus of $250 for the teachers of the finalists!!  Students can submit their books until April 15, 2024. For additional information and tips about the contest, go to  https://www.bnaibrith.ca/diverseminds/