International Student Entrance Bursary

University of Saskatchewan (USASK)
Amount
$10,000 CAD
Auto applied
No
Last updated
June 6, 2025
Source
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Overview

The University of Saskatchewan offers the International Student Entrance Bursary, a prestigious award designed to support outstanding international students from Africa and Central/South America pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree. This bursary provides significant financial assistance to help ease the cost of education for eligible students demonstrating both academic excellence and financial need.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a high school graduate enrolling full-time in the Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) program at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan.
  • Must have attended an international school located in Africa or Central/South America.
  • Must successfully complete 18 credit units during the regular academic session to maintain the bursary.
  • Must demonstrate financial need by completing the financial need calculator.
  • Preference is given to the top student from Africa or Central/South America based on combined academic achievement and financial need.

Award Value and Number Offered

  • The bursary is valued at $10,000.
  • Only one bursary is awarded annually.

Selection Criteria

  • Selection is based on a combination of financial need and academic achievement.
  • Applicants must submit an application for consideration.

Important Notes

  • This bursary is specifically aimed at supporting international students from Africa and Central/South America, reflecting the University of Saskatchewan’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Maintaining full-time status and academic progress is required to retain the award.
  • Applicants are encouraged to apply early and ensure all eligibility requirements are met.

This bursary represents an excellent opportunity for international students seeking financial support to study business at a leading Canadian university. Prospective applicants should carefully review the eligibility criteria and prepare their application to maximize their chances of receiving this valuable award.

Eligible nationalities

Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Costa Rica, Djibouti, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Honduras, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Rwanda, Sao Tomé e Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Eligible program levels

  • 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Integrated Masters
  • Top-up Degree
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Auto applied
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Auto applied
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