Sun West students are always very successful in earning scholarships and awards. In 2024 and 2023, three Sun West students received prestigious Chancellor's Scholarships, which cover the full cost of four years of university. (Left to right) Dustin Moore of Rosetown Central High School and Farrah Low of Davidson School received Chancellor's Scholarships from the University of Regina and Jill Dobbin of Kindersley Composite School received the Chancellor's Scholarship from Carleton University in Ottawa.
Below are links to websites that provide information on a variety of scholarships and awards and/or tools to locate scholarships and awards. Some of these may require students to set up an account before accessing their resources.
Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship
Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Industry Scholarship
Canada Student Grants and Loans. Contact studentservices@gov.sk.ca or call 1-800-597-8278 for more information. Saskatchewan residents will want to review Student Aide info on the Saskatchewan Section.
Education Planning and Student Aid site offers useful tools for students and parents to access info regarding planning for studies, savings, budgeting, etc.
Relevance Magazine is available as a digital download. On page 20 you will find many scholarships. Links to these scholarships are available (and clickable) for easy access.
Due by September 15
$5000
Open to emerging creative talent planning to enter the advertising industry. Must submit a creative portfolio.
Dr. Stewart Holmes Health Care Scholarship
Due by September 15
Students from the Dr. Holmes' practicing area may apply (including Brock, Eatonia, Eston, Elrose, Kindersley, and Kyle).
Must be accepted into a full time health care field at a university or technical institution to be eligible to apply
Due by September 20
Awards between $10,000 and $25,000
For students pursuing technology related careers and attending the following institutions: Polytechnique Montréal, Toronto Metropolitan University, University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, University of New Brunswick, and the University of Waterloo.
Due by September 30
SGI offers a number of scholarships and awards for students who are pursuing careers in a number of fields and coming from various backgrounds.
United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) of Canada
Due October 1
Eighteen awards of $1000 each.
For children of UFCW members.
Canadian Western Agribition Scholarship
Due October 1
$2500
For student who participated in the Canadian Western Agribition.
Due October 7
$2000
Candidates submit essay about money management.
Due October 11
Over four years, maximum available is $100,000
Selection criteria includes service and leadership, strong moral character, and academic excellence.
CO-OP Agro Excellence in Agriculture
Due October 15
Between $2000-4000 a year for a maximum of four years and $16,000
For students majoring in Agriculture in a postsecondary institution.
Brandon Langhjelm Memorial Essay Contest
Due November 15
$2000 (first), $1000 (second), $500 (third)
Candidates write essays on controversial or difficult issues.
TD Scholarships for Community Leaders
Due November 15
Twenty awards valued to a maximum of $70,000
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to making a difference in their communities.
Indspire Building Brighter Futures
Due November 1, February 1 and August 1
Numerous awards of different values
For Indigenous students in a number of fields.
Different awards with various deadlines
As many as 750 awards valued for as much as $7500
For students pursuing education in trades, science or of Indigenous ancestry living in communities near TC Energy businesses.