The University of Saskatchewan is one of Canada's top research universities, offering over 200 academic programs to students at its Saskatoon campus. To support and encourage the high-achieving students, USask offers plenty of scholarship opportunities.

The highest value awards program is the Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships: renewable awards based on academics, leadership, and engagement with your community. Several of the awards are intended for Indigenous students: these are known as the Circle of Honour Awards. Whether you're Indigenous or not, check out the Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships available to students at the University of Saskatchewan.

To apply for a Best and Brightest scholarship, sign into PAWS and complete the application form before December 1. Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships include:

George and Marsha Ivany President's First & Best Scholarships

Value of award: $40,000 over four years

Number of awards: 5

Application deadline: December 1

To qualify for one of five $40,000 scholarships, you must be:

• Graduating from a Canadian high school
• Heading directly into university — no gap years, please!
• Have a minimum high school average of 95%

The scholarship is renewable — meaning you'll continue to receive funds throughout your undergrad degree — provided you maintain an average of at least 80%.

Contenders for one of these awards will be actively involved in school or community life, demonstrating leadership skills and potential. One of the five scholarships is a Circle of Honour award, meaning it's designated for an Indigenous student.

Learn more about the George and Marsha Ivany President's First and Best Scholarships.

Chancellors' Scholarships

Value of award: $30,000 over four years

Number of awards: 12

Application deadline: December 1

USask offers twelve Chancellors' Scholarships each year. Awards are worth a total of $30,000 over four years — you'll continue receiving funds so long as you maintain an 80% average over the course of your program.

To qualify, you must be graduating or have graduated from a Canadian high school. Recipients are chosen on the basis of academic achievement, so the better your grades, the more likely you are to be selected.

Two of the twelve awards are part of the Circle of Honour, which are preferentially offered to Indigenous students.

Learn more about USask's Chancellors' Scholarships.

University of Saskatchewan Entrance Scholarships

Value of award: $24,000 over four years

Number of awards: 12

Application deadline: December 1

To qualify for one of twelve $24,000 scholarships, you must be:

• Graduating from a Canadian high school
• Proceeding directly to university after high school
• Have a minimum high school average of 95%

This scholarship is also renewable, if you maintain an 80% average throughout your undergrad. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of leadership skills, and a demonstrated commitment to your community.

Two of the twelve scholarships are part of the Circle of Honour, preferentially awarded to Indigenous students.

Learn more about University of Saskatchewan Entrance Scholarships.

Edwards Undergraduate Scholarships

Value of award: $24,000 over four years

Number of awards: 8

Application deadline: December 1

The Edwards Undergraduate Scholarships are a little more restrictive than some others on this list. To qualify for an Edwards scholarship, you must be pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at USask's Edwards School of Business.

The award is renewable, meaning you'll continue to receive funds in second year and beyond, so long as you maintain a decent course load and an 80% average. Selections are based on academic achievement, so getting good grades in high school is a definite advantage!

Learn more about the Edwards Undergraduate Scholarships.

College of Agriculture and Bioresources Renewable Entrance Scholarships

Value of award: $12,000 over four years

Number of awards: 5

Application deadline: December 1

Like the Edwards scholarships, these awards, also known as the Torvald and Margaret Tollefson Renewable Entrance Scholarships, are meant for students in a particular field: in this case, it's a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.

The scholarships are renewable, provided you maintain a 75% average throughout your degree. Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, so good high school grades will help.

Further, one of the five awards is part of the Circle of Honour, intended for an Indigenous student.

Learn more about the Torvald and Margaret Tollefson Renewable Entrance Scholarships.

The Best and Brightest Entrance Scholarships are a big deal, but they're not the only scholarship programs available to University of Saskatchewan students! There are guaranteed entrance scholarships, along with competitive entrance awards and even scholarships meant just for international students.

If USask is the school for you, be sure to check out the scholarships, bursaries, and awards page to learn more!