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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. 210
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Pkwy
Regina, SK
S4S 0A2

safa@uregina.ca
1-306-585-4591

Scholarship (SAMS) Workshops

Continuing Award Workshops

Join one of our workshops designed to assist you with your online application in SAMS (Student Awards Management System). We will provide a walk-through of the application process with extra time at the end to answer questions.

During the workshop we will demonstrate how to:

  1. Create a SAMS Account
  2. Filter for Awards
  3. Select Awards to Apply for
  4. Fill Out the Application
  5. Submit the Application

Choose one session:

  • September 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (On campus - Archer Library) - Register Here
  • September 24, 2024 at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Virtual) - Register Here

The Fall 2024 Awards Application will be available September 3, 2024 and the deadline is October 1, 2024. If the days and times for these help sessions do not work for you, please contact safa@uregina.ca with your specific questions or stop by our office in Administration-Humanities Building, room 210.

Entrance Award Workshops

We offer Entrance Award Workshops every winter, both virtually and on-campus. In these sessions, you will be guided through the application process and provided with tips on effective application techniques.

Workshop Dates:

  • Feb 3 - Virtual
  • Feb 11 - In-person
  • Feb 19 - Virtual
  • Mar 6 - In-person

Registration and additional details on these workshops will be available in January 2025.

The entrance award application will open January 15, 2025 and the deadline for applications is March 15, 2025.

Video Tutorials for SAMS

Student sitting on the grass in Wascana Park

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.
Campus in the summertime on a beautiful day

How to Use and Filter the Awards Database

This video will show you how to search for awards in SAMS, and sort your results.
Male student working on a laptop computer in the Lab Cafe

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.

Additional Support

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