University Of Saskatchewan - [USask], Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Scholarship

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Updated on - Oct 30, 2026

University of Saskatchewan offers 100+ scholarships, of which 40+ are accessible to Indian applicants. These span direct-entry undergraduate, master’s and PhD routes. Automatic review starts the moment your admission file is complete.

Standard international undergraduate tuition: approximately CAD 37,533 (INR 25.46 Lakhs) per year for direct-entry colleges.
Tuition after top entrance scholarship (IB Excellence Award CAD 20,000): CAD 17,533 (INR 11.90 Lakhs) net per year.
Combined IB award plus Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship (CAD 3,000): CAD 14,533 (INR 9.86 Lakhs) net in year one.
Next admission deadline that triggers automatic scholarship review: February 15, 2027 for the September 2027 intake.

Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 CAD = INR 67.84 as of October 2026. Entrance scholarships are one-time top-ups applied against your first-year tuition, not cash transfers.

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University of Saskatchewan Scholarships for UG Students
University of Saskatchewan Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
India-Specific Scholarships at University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan PhD Scholarships
External Government Scholarships
University of Saskatchewan Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

University of Saskatchewan Scholarships for UG Students

Direct-entry Indian undergraduate applicants are reviewed automatically for every award below. No separate scholarship form exists for most entrance awards. The university matches the strongest offer across tiers.

Scholarship	Amount (CAD / INR)	Eligibility	Deadline
IB Excellence Award	CAD 20,000 (INR 13.57 Lakhs), one-time, 4 awards	International IB Diploma students entering any direct-entry college	February 15, 2027 (admission deadline)
Canadian Curriculum Schools Awards	CAD 15,000 (INR 10.18 Lakhs), one-time	Graduates of international Canadian curriculum schools	February 15, 2027
Council of International Schools Awards	CAD 15,000 (INR 10.18 Lakhs), one-time	Graduates of CIS member schools	February 15, 2027
USask International Excellence Award	CAD 10,000 (INR 6.78 Lakhs), one-time	Any international applicant on academic merit	February 15, 2027
Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship (95%+)	CAD 3,000 (INR 2.04 Lakhs), one-time	High school average 95% and above	Automatic on admission
Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship (93 to 94.9%)	CAD 2,000 (INR 1.36 Lakhs), one-time	High school average 93 to 94.9%	Automatic on admission
Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship (90 to 92.9%)	CAD 1,000 (INR 67,840), one-time	High school average 90 to 92.9%	Automatic on admission
Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship (85 to 89.9%)	CAD 500 (INR 33,920), one-time	High school average 85 to 89.9%	Automatic on admission
USask Bridging Scholarship	CAD 1,500 (INR 1.02 Lakhs), one-time	Transfer applicants from USask-partner language institutes	February 15, 2027

Indian students who finish Class 12 with 90% or higher stack both an entrance award and a merit scholarship. A 95%+ Class 12 average paired with the IB prize delivers CAD 23,000 (INR 15.60 Lakhs) in year-one funding.

The Council of International Schools and Canadian Curriculum pools draw smaller Indian applicant pools, so admissible candidates face lower competition. Supporting documents, including English Language Proficiency, are due March 1, 2027.

University of Saskatchewan Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students

The College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS) administers roughly CAD 8.21 Million (INR 55.70 Crore) in institutional funding yearly. Master’s funding at University of Saskatchewan is largely department-controlled. The ladder below lists CGPS-wide entries that Indians can target through their program chair.

Scholarship	Amount (CAD / INR)	Eligibility	Deadline
Dean’s Scholarship (Master’s)	CAD 18,000 (INR 12.21 Lakhs) per year	Nominated master’s thesis students with top GPA band	Program-set; typical window January 2027
Indigenous Graduate Leadership Award (Master’s)	CAD 20,000 (INR 13.57 Lakhs) per year	Indigenous applicants only (Indians non-eligible on indigeneity)	Rolling; tentative February 28, 2027
Teacher-Scholar Master’s Fellowship	Up to CAD 15,000 (INR 10.18 Lakhs) plus sessional stipend	Thesis master’s students taking on teaching load	Nomination; tentative March 15, 2027
COGECO Graduate Communications	CAD 20,000 (INR 13.57 Lakhs), one-time	Graduate research in communications	November 2, 2026 (annual CGPS window)
Robert Ernest Guy Memorial	CAD 3,500 (INR 2.37 Lakhs), one-time	Recent graduates continuing to master’s	November 2, 2026
Hantelman Humanities	CAD 2,000 (INR 1.36 Lakhs), one-time	Humanities master’s students	November 2, 2026
ESL Bursary for International Students	CAD 1,500 (INR 1.02 Lakhs), one-time	International graduate students needing ESL top-up	Rolling; tentative November 15, 2026

Graduate research assistantship pay at USask starts at CAD 20.04 (INR 1,359) per hour. A typical thesis-track assistantship covers tuition plus a living stipend of CAD 25,000 to CAD 30,000 (INR 16.96 to 20.35 Lakhs) each year.

Indian applicants with the strongest master’s funding odds share three traits:

Research proposal aligned with an active USask faculty supervisor identified before applying.
Thesis-track programs in Agriculture, Engineering, Veterinary Medicine or Health Sciences.
Four-year undergraduate degree with a First Class average above 75%.

Reddit Insight: USask master’s applicants on r/gradadmissions report that department funding chats open 10 to 14 days after an unconditional offer. Apply by January 1, 2027 to leave buffer before study permit filing.

India-Specific Scholarships at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan does not run a passport-restricted India-only scholarship. Indian students instead stack three overlapping pools. The internal international awards, Indian-donor-named CGPS entries and Government of India schemes are applied for separately.

Scholarship	Amount (CAD / INR)	Who Funds It	Deadline
Samit and Reshma Sharma Vaccine Research	CAD 3,000 (INR 2.04 Lakhs), one-time	CGPS, Indian-origin donor family	November 2, 2026
Samit and Reshma Sharma Water Security	Variable, typically CAD 2,500 (INR 1.70 Lakhs)	CGPS, Indian-origin donor family	November 2, 2026
Lata Sharma Agriculture Award	CAD 3,000 (INR 2.04 Lakhs), one-time	CGPS, agriculture graduate stream	November 2, 2026
National Overseas Scholarship (India Govt)	Full tuition plus USD 15,400 (INR 12.86 Lakhs) annual stipend	Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, India	Tentative March 31, 2027
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship	Up to USD 100,000 (INR 83.50 Lakhs) total	Inlaks Foundation (private trust, India)	Tentative April 3, 2027
JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship	INR 10 Lakhs loan plus INR 7.50 Lakhs gift	JN Tata Endowment Trust	Tentative March 29, 2027

Target the Sharma family awards if your proposal sits in vaccine, infectious disease or water security research. Three of the six entries above are external to USask, which means they stack on top of any entrance award from University of Saskatchewan Admissions. Verify annual cycles directly with the issuing body because external deadlines move each year.

University of Saskatchewan PhD Scholarships

Most USask PhD programs now guarantee a minimum funding package of CAD 20,000 (INR 13.57 Lakhs) per year for four years. That base is topped up through departmental scholarships, Dean’s Scholarships and Tri-Agency awards.

Scholarship	Amount (CAD / INR)	Duration	Deadline
Dean’s Doctoral Scholarship	CAD 24,000 (INR 16.28 Lakhs) per year	2 years	Program nomination; tentative January 15, 2027
CGPS 75th Anniversary Recruitment Scholarship	CAD 20,000 (INR 13.57 Lakhs) per year minimum	4 years	Automatic for newly admitted PhDs; February 2027
Teacher-Scholar Doctoral Fellowship	CAD 15,000 (INR 10.18 Lakhs) plus sessional stipend	Up to 2 years	Nomination; tentative March 15, 2027
USask Graduate Scholarship (PhD)	CAD 30,000 (INR 20.35 Lakhs) per year plus tuition waiver	Up to 4 years	February 28, 2027 at 4:30 pm CST
Devolved Doctoral Scholarship	CAD 18,000 (INR 12.21 Lakhs) per year	Up to 3 years	Department-set; tentative February 2027

The USask Graduate Scholarship is the single highest doctoral stipend from the institution. Departments nominate candidates after shortlisting your application. Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Public Health and Engineering host the deepest PhD funding pools.

Pair the Dean’s Doctoral Scholarship (CAD 24,000) with the base guarantee (CAD 20,000) to reach CAD 44,000 (INR 29.85 Lakhs) each year.

External Government Scholarships Indian Students Can Use at University of Saskatchewan

Government of Canada awards cover the tuition and living shortfall that an Indian doctoral applicant cannot close through CGPS alone. The headline program is the restructured Canada Graduate Scholarship (Doctoral). It pays CAD 40,000 (INR 27.13 Lakhs) per year for three years.

Program	Amount (CAD / INR)	Who Qualifies	Deadline
Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral (CGS-D)	CAD 40,000 (INR 27.13 Lakhs) per year	PhD students across NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC disciplines; open to Indians	Tentative mid-October 2026 for 2027-28 cycle
NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship Doctoral (PGS-D)	CAD 21,000 (INR 14.25 Lakhs) per year	Science and engineering doctoral students	Tentative October 15, 2026
SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship	CAD 20,000 (INR 13.57 Lakhs) per year	Social sciences and humanities doctoral students	Tentative October 15, 2026
CIHR Doctoral Research Award	CAD 35,000 (INR 23.74 Lakhs) per year	Health research doctoral students	Tentative October 1, 2026
Mitacs Globalink Research Internship	CAD 6,000 (INR 4.07 Lakhs) one-time stipend	Indian undergraduate research interns, 12-week placement	Tentative September 15, 2026 (annual)
Mitacs Accelerate (Industry co-funded)	CAD 15,000 (INR 10.18 Lakhs) per 4-month unit	Master’s and PhD students in industry research	Rolling intake across 2026-27

Reddit Insight: USask doctoral applicants on r/gradadmissions flag that Tri-Agency awards go through department nomination before submission. Lock a conversation with your prospective supervisor by August 2026 for the November 2026 institutional slot. Mitacs Globalink is the only route for Indian undergraduates to earn formal USask research funding.

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University of Saskatchewan Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. What is the maximum entrance funding an Indian undergraduate can stack at University of Saskatchewan?

Ans. The ceiling for a first-year Indian undergraduate is CAD 23,000 (INR 15.60 Lakhs). Reach this by combining the IB Excellence Award (CAD 20,000) with the top Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship tier (CAD 3,000). Non-IB applicants cap at CAD 13,000 (INR 8.82 Lakhs) through the International Excellence Award plus the 95%-plus entrance tier.

Ques. When should Indian applicants submit everything to be considered for every available award?

Ans. Submit the admission application by February 15, 2027. Arrange all supporting documents, including English proficiency scores, by March 1, 2027. Missing February 15 removes you from the entrance-award pool automatically.

Ques. Do Indian students apply separately for USask entrance scholarships or is review automatic?

Ans. Entrance awards at USask are automatic. Submit one admission application and pay the CAD 90 (INR 6,106) fee. The admissions office matches you against the IB, Canadian Curriculum, CIS, International Excellence and Guaranteed Entrance pools. Graduate funding is a different process, nominated by the department chair after an unconditional offer.

Ques. What is the minimum Class 12 percentage needed for a USask entrance scholarship?

Ans. The floor is 85% for the smallest Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship at CAD 500 (INR 33,920). Awards scale upward through 90%, 93% and 95% breakpoints. For the IB prize, aim for a predicted IB Diploma score of 38 or higher based on past recipient patterns.

Ques. How does the IB Excellence Award work for Indian IB school leavers?

Ans. The USask IB prize pays CAD 20,000 (INR 13.57 Lakhs) one-time to four international IB Diploma students entering any direct-entry college. Review is automatic once your admission file lists IB coursework from an authorised school. Recipients also keep the Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship, so stacked value lands near CAD 23,000.

Ques. Does USask funding cover living costs in Saskatoon for Indian students?

Ans. Saskatoon living costs average CAD 15,000 to CAD 18,000 (INR 10.18 to 12.21 Lakhs) per year for a single international student. The CAD 20,000 IB prize covers a full year of basic housing, food and transit. PhD applicants on the CAD 20,000 base guarantee need top-ups like Dean’s Doctoral Scholarship to cover tuition plus living expenses.

University of Saskatchewan Scholarships: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 12 Reviews

At the University of Saskatchewan, notable scholarships and fellowships include the Graduate Research Fellowship Award, valued at $16,000 per year, awarded based on a course percentage of 90.5% and research progress. Over a three-year period, the WCVM-CGPS scholarship and a Graduate Teaching Fellowship were also awarded, requiring a minimum GPA of 4-4.5 and strong academic records.

Some fellowships are supported by a PI's grant, and the Dean's scholarship is also available. The Graduate Research Fellowship Award was limited to four recipients during the PhD period, while detailed information on the number of fellowship recipients remains confidential.

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Jared J. Davis Grant

International Student Eligible: Yes
Amount: $1,000
Type: Merit-Based
Level of Study: Bachelor
Number of Scholarships: 1

The Google Lime Scholarship

International Student Eligible: Yes
Amount: $10,000
Type: Merit-Based
Level of Study: Bachelor
Number of Scholarships: N/A

Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award

International Student Eligible: Yes
Amount: $1,500
Type: Merit-Based
Level of Study: Master
Number of Scholarships: N/A

Axol Science Scholarship

International Student Eligible: Yes
Amount: $2,000
Type: Company-Sponsored
Level of Study: Bachelor
Number of Scholarships: N/A

Business Administration Scholarships

International Student Eligible: No
Amount: Variable Amount
Type: Merit-Based
Level of Study: Bachelor
Number of Scholarships: N/A

University of Montreal Scholarships

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Amount: Variable Amount
Type: College-Specific
Level of Study: Bachelor
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Alumni's Pov : University of Saskatchewan

Likes

Very structured program
Fast completion schedule for both MSc and PhD
Very supportive faculty and staff

Dislikes

Very high tuition
Limited teaching options for students
Hard to find jobs elsewhere as the program is intense

Scholarship

Yes I was awarded with two fellowships. For the first 3 years it was a WCVM-CGPS scholarship and the rest was Graduate teaching fellowship.
For both fellowship minimum GPA is 4-4.5 and good academic track records is a must.
Most of them were supported by my PI’s grant and one of my lab mate also received Dean's scholarship from U of S.
I don’t know how many students received fellowships as that information is confidential with the university.
The scholarship that I received was only given to 4 people for the entire time period that I spent for my PhD period.

On campus accommodation. Find it from the university website.
6 bedroom apartment unit and everything is included in the rent.
Have wifi and laundry in the building and shared kitchen and bathrooms .
Rent was 480-500 CAD.
It was easy to find it as it was close to university and had a vacancy.
In my opinion it was not a great deal and the unit was an old building and had a lot of issues. Not recommending it for anyone, finding something outside the campus is a better option.
The only reason I stayed in the university residence is it was close to my department. Yes, most of the international students lived in the building I stayed in, including Indian students.
It is good option ( the university residence) for settling down in the university when someone joins and can find better options after

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 4/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 4/10

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Ganapathy Subramanian M

University of Saskatchewan( Enrolled 2024 )M.S Biological EngineeringApril 3, 2024

7.3 /10

Masters at USask

Scholarship

No Scholarships.

IELTS for language evaluation. My score - overall 8. For masters program good GPA (>3.9) and research interest. Yes, an interview with my supervisor where the goals of my research and my past experience were tested to check if it was worth to accepted me. My advise would be be yourself, dont overthink and answer in a professional but calm manner. My interest on Agricultural and Food Processing was well aligned with the University's major research. With extensive researches going on various biomass, I tried here. The college life is very diverse. People are very friendly and exciting to meet. Knowledge transfer is great with emphasis on maintaining good mental health. Promoting extracurricular activities and indulging is pretty good.

academic: 9/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 9/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 9/10

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Rishav Chand

University of SaskatchewanM.Eng Chemical EngineeringDecember 27, 2021

8.3 /10

My University Experience

When i was in my 3rd year of Btech, one of my professors had done his Phd from University of Saskatchewan. So he has mentioned this professor. At that time, i did not pay much heed to that, because i was preparing for US. So when i started facing some financial problems, another professor of mine who i did my internship with, he also suggested me to try here. And i thought, why not. So, this is how I came across to this university.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 9/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 9/10

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SANYUKTA SRIVASTAVA

University of Saskatchewan( Enrolled 2019 )Post Graduate DiplomaOctober 1, 2020

6.5 /10

I had most of the online course due to COVID but I must say that the experience was easy.

Scholarship

I wanted to opt for a 1-year course since I am already a master's.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 7/10

placement: 7/10

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Vinay Bhargav

University of Saskatchewan( Enrolled 2020 )MS in Mechanical EngineeringSeptember 22, 2020

7.7 /10

My experience so far has been fantastic. I got to know a lot about new culture and I am enjoying it very much.

Scholarship

Yes, I received the Graduate Research fellowship Award worth $16000/year. I was nominated by my Professor to the dept. of Mechanical Engineering for the Award based on current course percentage (which is 90.5%) and research work progress.

There are a few factors that helped me choose University:-1. Fees structure:- It aligned with my budget and provides me an economically pressure-free environment to study.2. Supervisor:- My Supervisor is very helpful and understanding which helps me pursue my degree at a very good pace.3. Course and Research topic:- I got the research topic in the field I always wanted to go. My choices were Automobile, Design, Material Science, and Manufacturing.

academic: 9/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 8/10

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Cassidy

University of Saskatchewan( Current Student )B.S NutritionNovember 10, 2019

5.8 /10

U of S Nutrition Review

I live in Saskatoon so I decided this was the most convenient and affordable option for me. The nutrition program also had the practicum included in it, which other provinces don't have- you have to compete for it. The fact that I would not have to compete for this made the program much more appealing to me to apply for.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 5/10

infrastructure: 6/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 3/10

extracurricular: 5/10

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Akash Gill

University of Saskatchewan( Enrolled 2018 )Physiology and PharmacologyApril 26, 2019

8.2 /10

An undergrad's Review

The way residence works to get into the medical school so it'd be easier for me to get a spot if I did my undergrad in the province and this is the better out of the two major schools in the province. In addition, it just seems like it has a vast selection of postgraduate options.

academic: 7/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 9/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 8/10

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Bailey

University of Saskatchewan( Enrolled 2018 )AgricultureMarch 26, 2019

7.3 /10

Why you should come to the U of S?

I opted for this college due to location and reputation. I am from a small town 3 hours away from it, therefore I only have a short drive in order to make it back home. This college also has almost the best reputation for its agriculture program in Canada, making me choose it.

academic: 9/10

faculty: 7/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 9/10

placement: 5/10

extracurricular: 6/10

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Marissa

University of Saskatchewan( Alumna/Alumnus )NutritionMarch 13, 2019

7.8 /10

Nutrition

Scholarship

During my time at the university of Saskatchewan, I did not receive any kind of scholarship or financial aid.

I chose the university of Saskatchewan because they offered the nutrition program I was interested in and the program had a guaranteed internship. I am also from Saskatoon where the university of Saskatchewan is located.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 7/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 9/10

extracurricular: 6/10

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Ziying Li

University of Saskatchewan( Current Student )PsychologyMarch 12, 2019

6.8 /10

University of Saskatchewan Review

It was close to home. My family was in Saskatoon, I had friends from high school who also went to this university. The tuition is cheaper. I am familiar with the city, didn't have to move away, and I could live at home while going to school.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 6/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 4/10

extracurricular: 7/10

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