It pays to study in French! Did you know that numerous bursaries and scholarships are available exclusively to students studying in French?

SAMS (Student Award Management System) allows you to apply for scholarships online and learn about eligibility details, deadlines and documents required for scholarships offered by the University of Regina.

Apply for Scholarship (Undergraduate)

GAP (Graduate Awards Portal) lets you explore and apply for graduate scholarships and check on the status of your application.

Apply for Scholarship (Graduate)

A federal-provincial scholarship valued at $500 per term is available to students enrolled full-time in French (at least 9 credits) to a maximum of $4,000.

Apply for $500 French Studies Scholarship

When to apply?

Did you Know...

• Award: granted on the basis of extracurricular involvement but may include academic criteria
• Scholarship: granted on the basis of academic achievement but may include non-academic criteria
• Bursary: granted on the basis of financial need
• Prize: granted on the basis of academic achievement

There are a number of different scholarships available: some require an application and some are granted automatically.

Scholarships awarded automatically:

For students beginning their studies at the University of Regina directly out of grade 12

• Circle of Scholars (highest admission average in their region) - $20,000 ($5,000 over 4 years)
• U of R Entrance Scholarship
  • Admission average of 95% or higher - $3,000
  • Admission average of 93-94.99% or higher - $2,000
  • Admission average of 90-93.99% - $1, 000
• Out-of-province student (admission average of 85-89.99%) - $1,500
• New Frontier (highest average as of March 15 – not direct entry from grade 12) - $1,500

Scholarships by program:

Bilingual Nursing Scholarships

• Admission Award: $5,000 
• Retention Award: Between $2,000 and $3,000 
• Clinical Placement Award: $1,000
• Award for Men in Nursing: $1,000
• Award for French as a Second Language: $3,000
• Prix CNFS: $2,500
• Award from Réseau Santé en français de la Saskatchewan: $1,000

Bachelor of Arts in French and Francophone Intercultural Studies

Admission Scholarships

• French for the Future (National Essay Contest) - $2,000
• Association jeunesse fransaskoise Scholarship - $1,000
• Beaubien Scholarship - $750

Fall Scholarships

• Jeanne Souillart Clay and Pierre P.F. Clay Scholarship - $6,900
• Margaret Belcher Travel Scholarship - $5,800
• Margaret Belcher Scholarship - $2,850
• Marshall Owen Lundlie Commemorative Scholarship - $1,100
• Lloyd Person Scholarship - $1,100
• Scholarship for l'Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) - $3 000
• Canadian Heritage Scholarship - to be determined

Winter Scholarships

• Gladys Arnold Scholarship - $2,450
• Jennifer M. Fudge Memorial Scholarship - $1,900
• Bernard and Rita Wilhelm Scholarship - $1,300
• Scholarship for l'Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) - $3 000
• Canadian Heritage Scholarship - to be determined

Bourse jeunes engagés - $2,000

Certificate or Minor in French and Francophone Intercultural Studies

Fall Scholarships

• Canadian Heritage Scholarship - To be determined

Winter Scholarships

• Canadian Heritage Scholarship - To be determined

Bourse jeunes engagés - $2,000

Certificate in French as a Second Language

Admission Scholarships

• French for the Future (National Essay Contest) - $2,000
• Association jeunesse fransaskoise Scholarship - $1,000
• Beaubien Scholarship - $750

Fall Scholarships

• Scholarship for l'Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) - $3 000
• Canadian Heritage Scholarship - To be determined

Winter Scholarships

• Gladys Arnold Scholarship - $2,450
• Jennifer M. Fudge Memorial Scholarship - $1,900
• Canadian Parents for French Scholarship - $500
• Scholarship for l'Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) - $3 000
• Canadian Heritage Scholarship - To be determined

Bourse jeunes engagés - $2,000

Baccalauréat en éducation française

Admission Scholarships

• French for the Future (National Essay Contest) - $2,000
• Association jeunesse fransaskoise Scholarship - $1,000
• Baccalauréat en éducation française Admission Scholarship - $900
• Beaubien Scholarship - $750

Fall Scholarships

• Margaret Belcher Travel Scholarship - $5,800
• Margaret Belcher Scholarship - $2,850
• Laura and Paul van Loon Scholarship - $1,600
• Scholarship for l'Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) - $3 000
• Canadian Heritage Scholarship - To be determined

Winter Scholarships

• Jennifer M. Fudge Memorial Scholarship - $1,900
• Bernard and Rita Wilhelm Scholarship - $1,300
• Canadian Parents for French Scholarship - $500
• Scholarship for l'Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) - $3 000
• Canadian Heritage Scholarship - To be determined

Bourse jeunes engagés - $2,000

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bilingual Option

Admission Scholarships

• French for the Future (National Essay Contest) - $2,000
• Association jeunesse fransaskoise Scholarship - $1,000
• Scholarship for l'Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) - $3 000

Fall Scholarships​

• Canadian Heritage Scholarship - To be determined

Winter Scholarships

• Canadian Heritage Scholarship - To be determined

Bourse jeunes engagés - $2,000

Bourse du Réseau santé en français de la Saskatchewan - $1,000

Prix CNFS - $1,500

Master of French Education

• Graduate Studies Scholarship from La Cité universitaire francophone - $5,000
• Saskatchewan Innovation and Excellence Graduate Scholarship - $5,000

Master of Arts in French and Francophone Intercultural Studies

• French Studies Graduate Entrance Award – up to $12,000
• La Cité universitaire francophone Scholarship - $5,000
• Saskatchewan Innovation and Excellence Graduate Scholarship - $5,000
• Lloyd Person Scholarship - $1,100
• La Cité Graduate Student Scholarship - $850 

Financial Aid

Do you need help paying for your studies?

Student Loans for Postsecondary Education

Student loans help make postsecondary education more affordable. The Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan collaborate to provide financial aid to students for their postsecondary education.

Information available in French

Government Scholarships and Grants

The government of Saskatchewan also offers financial aid to students in the form of scholarships and non-repayable grants to help defray the cost of postsecondary education.

Information available in French

Fore more information (University of Regina Financial Aid) :
Student Services - La Cité universitaire francophone
services.etudiants@uregina.ca | 306.337.3280 or 1-866-214-8097

Fore more information (Government scholarships, bursaries and grants) :
The Government Student Service Centre
studentservices@gov.sk.ca | 306.787.5620 or 1-800-597-8278&

Bilingual services available