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
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:
- Create a SAMS Account
- Filter for Awards
- Select Awards to Apply for
- Fill Out the Application
- 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.
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 and Registration:
- February 3, 4 - 6 pm - Virtual - Register
- February 11, 4 - 6 pm - In-person - Register
- February 19, - 4 - 6 pm - Virtual - Register
- March 6, 4 - 6 pm - In-person - Register
The entrance award application will open January 15, 2025 and the deadline for applications is March 15, 2025.
Video Tutorials for SAMS
How to Create a SAMS Account
How to Use and Filter the Awards Database
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