Funding your graduate education
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has numerous awards, scholarships and bursaries to help fund your graduate education. The College of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS) alone administers over $14 million in scholarships every year. Funding is made available from a variety of sources, including the Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan and the generosity of our many donors.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to talk to the program in which they are seeking admission for information on entrance funding opportunities.
Minimum Funding for PhD Students
A majority of USask’s PhD programs now offer a guaranteed funding package of $20,000 per year for four years for newly admitted PhD students. This commitment contributes to financial stability, allowing students to focus on research and academic goals.
International Students
USask is committed to offering a wide range of funding opportunities for our international students. Please keep in mind that students must first be admitted to their program to be eligible for scholarships administered by the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS).
Country Specific
If you are from the countries below, you may be eligible to receive funding made possible through USask partnership agreements from around the world.
Funding Questions?
Step 1: Contact the graduate administrator or graduate chair in the department in which you were admitted to inquire about funding opportunities.
Step 2: Contact the CGPS awards team at gradstudies.awards@usask.ca for additional support.