Make a plan.
The first step to obtaining graduate funding is to talk to your program's Graduate Administrator or Graduate Chair to see what awards are available. Do your research and find awards that may apply to you here.
Get informed.
Awards calls are circulated via email directly to students three times per year one month before the term starts with reminders of upcoming dates in every monthly newsletter and the college calendar. Read the terms of reference and read the fine print.
The basics of graduate student funding
Graduate students have a wide range of funding sources to explore ranging from government programs at the federal and provincial levels to contributions from generous donors and alumni, as well as the centralized graduate funding programs offered by CGPS that are designed to acknowledge and support your academic accomplishments, research capabilities, and community involvement.
It is essential to stay informed about the various scholarships and awards available to you as a graduate student, as they can play a significant role in shaping your academic journey and future opportunities. Take the time to research and apply for these funding opportunities, as they can not only provide financial support but also recognition for your achievements and contributions to your academic community.
Upcoming Opportunities
Tri-Agency Awards
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Dec 2, 2024 |
CGPS Managed Funding Opportunities
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CGPS Managed Funding Opportunities
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May 26, 2025 | |
August 1, 2025 |
Applying for awards
The process of applying for awards at all levels can be confusing. If you have questions about an award application, reach out to the CGPS' Scholarships & Awards team for help.
Eligibility
Students may be eligible to apply for most award funding once they have applied for a graduate program and paid their application fees, even if they have not yet been accepted to the program. Be sure to read the eligibility of the award before you apply.
Fine print
Always read the fine print. Some awards have different guidelines, some are renewable and some are not, your year in program is usually a factor, etc. Students can not hold two major internal institutional scholarships at the same time, (<= $17,500 per year.) Talk to CGPS' scholarships and awards team about options.Transcripts
You can request up-to-date USask transcripts via PAWS. For awards applications, your transcripts must reflect your current status, whether or not you are registered in any courses.
Award Maintenance
Payroll occurs twice each month, on the 15th & the last day of the month. To avoid delays please ensure you submit all required documentation and are registered in your graduate program at least one week before the beginning of the term.
If you have not previously been paid by the university you may need to submit documentation. You can submit your documents via our JIRA e-form. Documents may include:
- direct deposit form
- study permit (international students only)
- SIN (employment only)
- Canadian residential address
Unless otherwise stated in your award letter, you are responsible for paying your tuition and fees. Failure to pay tuition will result in a student no longer being considered in good standing with the University, resulting in automatic termination of award payments.
Students must be registered as a full-time graduate student for the funding period. To be considered a full-time graduate student, you must be registered for classes in all three terms of the academic year: Fall (September to December), Winter (January to April) and Spring/Summer (May to August).
Students must be registered by the last working day of the month before the start of a term for payroll to be submitted on time. Failure to register in time will result in automatic termination of award payments.
Income tax is not withheld from scholarship awards.
USask will provide a T4A form at the end of the calendar year for all award payments received during the calendar year. Students can download T4A from PAWS.
Students are responsible for filing income tax returns on these awards.