Overview

The University of Saskatchewan (USask), located in Saskatoon, Canada, is recognized for its strong research programs, innovative approaches to education, and commitment to fostering global talent. Through the University of Saskatchewan Graduate Scholarships (UGS), USask provides competitive funding to outstanding graduate students from around the world. These scholarships enable students to focus on their research and studies by covering a substantial part of their tuition and living expenses, making it easier to pursue advanced education in Canada.

Who Can Apply?

• All University Graduate Scholarships (UGS) recipients must be full-time, fully-qualified students who are either continuing their program or are in the process of being admitted into a graduate degree program.

Application Procedure

(1) Complete the online application.

(2) Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the student’s academic work can be sent in confidence to gradstudies.awards@usask.ca. Please ensure the referee includes the name of the scholarship and the student’s name in the first paragraph of the letter.

What Financial Support is Available?

• Master’s – $25,000/year plus tuition (2.5 yrs.)
• PhD – $30,000/year plus tuition (4 yrs.)
  $5,000 travel allowance, which may be used over the life of the award.

Other Details

Courses Offered:

• Anthropology
• Art & Art History
• Curriculum Studies
•  Education – cross-departmental PhD program
• Indigenous Studies
• Languages, Literature, & Cultural Studies
• Large Animal Clinical  Sciences
• Linguistics & Religious Studies
• Marketing
• Music
• Philosophy
• Small Animal Clinical Sciences
• Veterinary Pathology
• Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies