Application Help and Tips

We're here to help! Student Awards and Financial Aid handles U of R scholarships, awards, and bursaries, government student financial aid, emergency bursaries, and funding.

SAFA provides:

Award application workshops
Application tutorial videos and written instructions
Support for current and new U of R students

We also have a helpful document that can guide you through how to write your Personal Statement for award applications.

Contact Us

Student Awards and Financial Aid

Office: Administration Humanities, Rm. 108
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Pkwy
Regina, SK
S4S 0A2

safa@uregina.ca
1-306-585-4591
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Scholarship (SAMS) Workshops

Entrance Award Workshops

These sessions are designed to provide a walk through of the application process with extra time at the end to answer questions. All Entrance 2022 Award Application Help Sessions are currently scheduled to be provided remotely through Zoom. Each session is scheduled for two hours. All times are Saskatchewan time zone.

• Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Wednesday, February 23, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• Monday, March 7, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Please register for the session that you plan to attend. Zoom information will be provided to registered attendees prior to the start of the session. The Entrance 2022 Awards application will be available on January 15, 2022 and the deadline to apply is March 15, 2022.

Continuing Award Q&A Sessions

We will be offering Award Q&A sessions in the Fall and Winter terms for any current students who have specific questions about the application process.

Please come prepared to one of our Q&A sessions with your specific questions about your application. If you are unable to attend the workshop dates listed below, please contact us anytime, and we would be happy to assist you with your questions.

Zoom links will be posted on this website just prior to the session start time, so simply come back to this page closer to September 1, 2022, and we will have the information updated.

The Fall 2022 Awards Application will be available the first week of September, and the deadline to apply is October 1, 2022.

Video Tutorials for SAMS

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How to Create a SAMS Account

In this video, we will show you how to create an account for SAMS, and get started with your awards application.

Get Started Video

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How to Use and Filter the Awards Database

This video will show you how to search for awards in SAMS, and sort your results.

Searching SAMS Video

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How to Complete Your Application

Now that you have found the awards you want to apply for, this video will show you how to complete your application.

Completing Your Application

Additional Support

Apply for Awards

Getting Started

These worksheets are designed to give you an overview of SAMS applications and helpful tips and details on options for funding your education.

Scholarship Application Instructions (PDF)

How to Fund Your Education (PDF)

Written Instructions for Using SAMS

These instructions are designed to guide you through the various stages of the application process.
Step 1: Registering in SAMS
Step 2: Searching for Awards
Step 3: Applying for Awards
Step 4: Completing and Submitting your Award Application

Contact Us

Having trouble with your SAMS account? Contact SAFA@uregina.ca

Book an Appointment with SAFA

Apply for Awards