By February 15 at 4:30 p.m.

1. Search Competitive Entrance Awards
   Determine your eligibility, note the supporting documents required for awards that interest you and maximize your award potential.
2. Apply for Competitive Entrance Awards
   Submit the online Application for Competitive Entrance Awards, read your confirmation e-mail and plan your next steps!
3. Apply for Admission
   Submit the online Application for Admission and pay the $90 application fee.
4. Self report your marks
   Include Grade 11 and 12 final marks, midterm marks and subjects in which you are registered for subsequent semesters. This is for the purposes of admission and Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships. Self reported marks cannot be used for the purposes of Competitive Entrance Scholarships.
5. Send us any post-secondary transcript you may have, to date

By March 15 at 4:30 p.m.

• Send us your Semester One final marks
  Ensure that you or your school sends us an up-to-date copy of your transcript, including Semester One finals, midterm marks for non-semestered subjects, and a list of subjects in which you are currently registered. Self reported marks cannot be used for the purposes of Competitive Entrance Awards.
• Submit your supporting documentation for awards
  Make sure any lists of activities, reference letters, essays, etc. are submitted according to these directions.
• Submit the Financial Information Form
  If you are a dependent, keep in mind that there are parts of this form that need to be filled out by your parent(s) or guardian(s).
  

Final Marks

• As soon as it is available, your final high school transcript must be sent directly to the U of S from the appropriate issuing authority:
  • Saskatchewan
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • Newfoundland
  • New Brunswick
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nova Scotia
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec official transcript from government usually not required. We will notify you if there is anything further you need to submit.
  • Yukon
• If you attended another post-secondary institution, you must also arrange to have your final post-secondary transcripts sent directly to the U of S from your previous institution.
  

Remember!

• Apply early!
• Give yourself enough time to choose references and prepare any other supporting documentation that is required.
• Pay attention to detail.
  Read the Application for Competitive Entrance Awards carefully and complete all requirements. Give yourself a competitive advantage by carefully reading the directions and the entire award listing. Read all of the eligibility criteria and directions carefully.
• Apply for as many awards as possible.
  Read all of the eligibility criteria carefully. If you are uncertain if you are eligible for an award, apply anyway!
• Make changes if necessary.
  You can make changes to your online Application for Competitive Entrance Awards up until February 15. Your most recent submission saves over any previous submissions. Therefore, it is important to not delete any awards you wish to apply for. You will receive a new confirmation e-mail reflecting your most recent changes.

Packaging your documents

• Create one awards package
  Label this package with your name, contact information (including your e-mail address), U of S student number (if known), Application for Competitive Entrance Awards Reference Code, list of awards and list of package contents.
• Create award bundles
  Within the larger package, create smaller bundles for each award by fastening related documents securely with a paper clip or staple. Create a cover sheet for each award bundle, listing the name of the award, your name and student number, if known. Do not include a transcript with each award bundle. Only one transcript is needed, which should be sent to the Admission Office.
• Label each page
  Put your name and student number, if known, on the top right hand corner of each page.
• Neatness matters
  Your supporting documents represent you. They are a testament to your skill, ability and attention to detail. Type all submissions using plain or basic fonts (Times New Roman or Arial), ensure all copies or scanned items are clear and easy to read/identify, and do not fold your submissions.
• Proofread
  Check all items for spelling and grammar
• Know your name
  Use the same name during the awards application process as you did on your Application for Admission (e.g. Kathleen vs. Katie, Benjamin James vs. B.J., etc.).

Tips for specific items

Cover Letter

Provide a cover letter with your supporting documents that includes:

• Contact information, including your e-mail address
• Student Number, if known
• Application for Competitive Entrance Awards Reference Code
• List of awards
• List of package contents

List of Activities

Your lists of community and school involvement, athletic ability and leadership activities should be:

• Concrete, with clear examples
• Dated, with a time-frame listed for each activity
• Unique, tailored to each award considering the award criteria

Reference Letters

• Choose your references carefully.
  Choose someone who can express themselves well in writing and who has known you long enough to describe your positive attributes in detail.
• Inform your references.
  Provide your reference with lots of information about you, as it related to your awards application. With a résumé and awards listing in hand, your reference’s letter will be stronger and more relevant. Let them know your deadline, and provide them lots of time.
• One size doesn’t fit all!
  Have your references write letters specific to your awards.
• Submit reference letters with other awards documents.
  There is no need to send them in separate envelopes, signed and sealed or by the references themselves.
• Proofread your reference letters.
  Some references write several reference letters for different students. Make sure the letters you send describe you.
• Thank your references.
  Send a thank you note, drop in and see them, whatever you like!

Financial Information Form

• In order to be considered for bursaries, you must complete the Financial Information Form. You will be asked for information relating to your income, assets and extraordinary expenses.
• If you are a dependent, your parent(s) or guardian(s) must complete portions of this form by March 15 as well.

Transcripts

• A copy of your high school transcripts must be sent to Recruitment & Admissions by March 15, including:
• Grade 12 Semester One final marks
• January m idterm marks from any non-semestered subjects  
• A list of subjects in which you are registered for Semester Two
• Self-reported grades and courses taken in Semester Two of Grade 12 will not be used for the purposes of Competitive Entrance Awards. If you have already completed Grade 12, your final high school transcript will be used for the purposes of Competitive Entrance Awards.
• Remember: For admission, your final high school transcript must be sent directly to the U of S from the appropriate issuing authority by June 1. Any post-secondary transcripts must also be submitted directly from your previous institution to the U of S.

Submission Methods

E-mail admissions@usask.ca

• E-mailing is quick, easy, environmentally friendly and free!
• The e-mail should contain your full name and student number (if known). Including your full name is especially important when sending email from your parents' account or an account that doesn't contain your name.
• Please send attachments in .pdf, .doc or .txt formats.
• Label your documents as you would if you were dropping them off.

Mail or Drop Off

Recruitment & Admissions
University of Saskatchewan
105 Administration Place
Saskatoon SK S7N 5A2 Canada

Fax 306-966-2115 (not recommended)

If faxing, ensure that your submission is very clear.