Archive for the ‘Bursaries’ Category

CST Foundation Bursaries: $6,000 x 25

Tuesday, March 7th, 2023

The Canadian Scholarship Trust (CST) Foundation supports access to post-secondary education (PSE) for all Canadians and believes that finances should not be a barrier to accessing post-secondary education. The $6,000 bursaries focus on financial need, and students who demonstrate strong character: resiliency, community-mindedness, and commitment to excellence. As well, the students must be in Grade 12 and first-generation PSE students (students whose parents did not attend post-secondary education). The application deadline is Friday, April 14th.  Students will have to complete their application in one sitting, including the following: financial need essay (500 words or less), accomplishments essay (300 words or less), future aspirations statement (75 words or less), reference letter attachment, and high school transcript (unofficial). To apply, and for additional information, please go to https://education.myblueprint.ca/cstf/

Kin Canada Bursary ($1000)

Friday, January 27th, 2023

This bursary is open to any student who is in the process of graduating from high school or currently studying or registered at a post-secondary institution. Applicants will be evaluated on their community and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada and financial need. The application form must be submitted by February 1st, 2023 and winners will be notified before June 30 by their sponsoring club. For additional information and to apply, please go to https://www.kincanada.ca/apply

IBAS Young Community Leader Bursary

Wednesday, January 25th, 2023

The Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan (IBAS) is offering the 2023 ‘IBAS Young Community Leader Bursary’ for grade 12 students entering post-secondary education. It is a one-time cash bursary amount of $5,000 to be given to the successful applicant. To learn more about the bursary and to access the application form, visit the website https://www.ibas.ca/bursary.html The 2023 application window will be open Monday, April 17th to 5 PM on Friday, June 16th.  

IBAS Young Community Leader Bursary: $7000

Friday, May 6th, 2022

The 2022 Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan (IBAS) Young Community Leader Bursary — presented in partnership with Red River Mutual — recognizes one graduating Saskatchewan high school student who exemplifies outstanding dedication to making their community a better place. This year, in celebration of IBAS’s 70th anniversary, the successful applicant will receive a one-time cash award in the amount of $7,000, to be announced no later than Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Regarding Eligibility & Selection Criteria, the recipient of the Young Community Leader Bursary will:

  • Be a Grade 12 student in Saskatchewan, graduating between May 1, 2022, and July 31, 2022, with an intent to pursue some form of recognized post-secondary education within the next two years (apprenticeship or trades program, college, university, etc.)
  • Demonstrate an exceptional commitment to their community through volunteerism and leadership of civic, school-based, and/or extra-curricular activities.
  • Be a role model for their peers and the next generation of young leaders
  • Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum cumulative Grade 11 average of 80%.

To submit your name for consideration, you must complete a short online application form, which requires 250 – 750 words explaining how you have made a meaningful difference in your community, and how that involvement has helped shape your life and future ambitions. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. sharp on Friday, June 3, 2022. For further information visit https://www.ibas.ca/bursary.html

IBAS Young Community Leader Bursary: $5,000

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021

The IBAS Young Community Leader Bursary recognizes one graduating Saskatchewan high school student who exemplifies outstanding dedication to making their community a better place. In 2021, the successful applicant will receive a one-time cash bursary in the amount of $5,000. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 31st at 5 p.m. Criteria for the bursary, as well as an online application form, are available at https://www.ibas.ca/bursary.html

Let’s Talk Careers Competition

Thursday, September 24th, 2020
ChatterHighSkills Canada and Let’s Talk Science have joined together to provide an opportunity for students to virtually explore a wide array of occupations and post-secondary programs of study with the fourth annual Let’s Talk Careers: Canada’s Most Informed School Competition. This career exploration opportunity also includes two national competitions (Fall 2020: October 26 to December 4 and Spring 2021: April 12 to May 21). Once registered, students will answer a ten-question quiz each day to earn points towards their personal leaderboards and the school wide totals. These quizzes encourage them to research and explore thousands of higher education and career options that they may not have been exposed to any other way. The schools with the highest ranking at the end of each round will win a cash prize, and the students who answered the most questions right in the time period will also win personal cash bursaries! For more information about this career exploration opportunity, please go to http://informed.chatterhigh.com/l/lets-talk-careers/?inf_contact_key=8cf4b41b06725a6c60ba40b5b77a778c09c74070ac2bf3cfa7869e3cfd4ff832

RE/MAX 2021 Quest for Excellence

Thursday, September 17th, 2020

RE/MAX is offering sixteen $1000 bursaries to Grade 12 students in Western Canada. This program was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regards to leadership and community contribution initiatives. Students are to submit an online essay (max. 1,250 words) which conveys personal motivation, leadership and communication skills in connection with their community efforts. Students can enter online at www.remax.ca / About RE/MAX / In the Community / Quest for Excellence The 2021 Quest for Excellence program is open for submissions from September 14, 2020 until midnight March 15, 2021. Only online entries will be accepted.

RE/MAX of Western Canada Quest for Excellence 2020 Bursary Program

Monday, February 24th, 2020

RE/MAX is offering sixteen $1000 bursaries to Grade 12 students in Western Canada. Students are to submit an online essay (max. 1,250 words) which conveys personal motivation, leadership and communication skills in connection with their community efforts: have you led a group of volunteers, raised funds for a worthwhile cause, helped special needs children or cared for seniors? The Quest for Excellence Program deadline is March 9th, 2020. For more information go to

www.remax.ca > about RE/MAX > In the Community > Quest for Excellence.

Junior Citizen of the Year Scholarship ($3000)

Thursday, March 14th, 2019

The Junior Citizen of the Year Scholarship has honoured the youth of Saskatchewan for over 40 years. The program is sponsored by The Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association, in partnership with SaskPower, and the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.  These prestigious awards are given to kids who: have a positive lifestyle, are dedicated to community and school, have a strong sense of caring and responsibility, have the ability to overcome life’s challenges, inspire others, and are between ages 8 to 18.  Four award recipients are chosen each year and receive a $3,000 bursary provided by SaskPower, to be used for their post-secondary education. For more information, please go to www.swna.com The call for nominations is now open. The deadline for nominations is March 31st, 2019.

RE/MAX of Western Canada “Quest for Excellence” Bursary

Thursday, February 28th, 2019

RE/MAX is offering sixteen $1000 bursaries to Grade 12 students in Western Canada. Students are to submit an online essay (max. 1,250 words) which conveys personal motivation, leadership and communication skills in connection with their community efforts: have you led a group of volunteers, raised funds for a worthwhile cause, helped special needs children or cared for seniors? The Quest for Excellence Program deadline is March 11th, 2019. For more information go to www.remax.ca