Awards and Scholarships
Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has many scholarship opportunities available to undergraduate students. Below is a list of awards targeted specifically to students enrolled in programs offered by the Department.
Additional scholarships are listed on the Student Awards Management System (SAMS). Please note that the scholarship information on the Department of Mathematics and Statistics website is for reference only, and in the case of a discrepancy between this website and SAMS, SAMS will be considered to be correct.
Entrance Awards
H.J. Promhouse Entrance Scholarship in Mathematics
1 award ($2500)
Deadline October (Fall) No application required
The scholarship will be presented to an entering University of Regina undergraduate student in accordance with the following criteria:
- Has the highest grade in AP Calculus from a Saskatchewan high school;
- Registered in Math 111 when the scholarship is awarded
- Registered and remains registered in a minimum of 9 credit hours in the term the scholarship is awarded.
Continuing Awards
Co-operators Life Insurance Company Actuarial Science Award
2 awards ($2000)
Deadline October (Fall) Application required
Each award will be presented to a University of Regina undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:
- is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in Actuarial Science
- has achieved a Program Grade Point Average (PGPA) of 80%
- has completed a minimum of 53 credit hours
- registered and remains registered in a minimum of 12 credit hours in the semester the award is presented
- has completed ACS 116, 216 & 217
- demonstrates the ability to balance commitments such as work, family, volunteering, athletics and/or cultural activities by way of a written statement.
Note: Students may only receive this award once.
Don Ireland Memorial Award
1 award $1000
Deadline October (Fall) Application required
The award will be presented to a University of Regina undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:
- Enrolled in the Faculty of Science, majoring in Actuarial Science
- Achieved a minimum program grade point average (PGPA) of 75%
- Registered and remains registered in a minimum of 9 credit hours the award is presented
- Completed a minimum of 52 credit hours
- Submission of a 200 - 300 word essay expressing how the student plans on using their actuarial science background and problem solving skills to make a positive impact on society
Note: Applicants for this award are required to consent to have their contact information (name, program, address, phone number, and email address) shared with Aon Hewitt.
H.J. Promhouse Continuing Scholarship in Mathematics
1 award ($2500)
Deadline October (Fall) No application required
The scholarship will be presented to a University of Regina undergraduate student in accordance with the following criteria:
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematics, Statistics or Applied Mathematics and Statistics
- Completed a minimum of 45 credit hours;
- Completed Math 221;
- Minimum undergraduate grade point average (UGPA) of 80%; and,
- Registered and remains registered in a minimum of 9 credit hours in the term the scholarship is awarded.
Note: Preference will be given to former recipients of The H.J. Promhouse Calculus Scholarship in Mathematics or to students majoring in Mathematics, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Joan & Norman Beirnes Scholarship
1 award $7500 (paid in 2 installments of $3750)
Deadline October (Fall) No application required
The scholarship will be awarded to a University of Regina undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:
- Enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Statistics, Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science Honours with combined major in Mathematics and Computer Science
- Minimum undergraduate grade point average (UGPA) of 85%
- Completed a minimum of 45 credit hours
- Registered and remain registered in a minimum of 9 credit hours in the semester the award is presented
Saskatchewan Government Insurance Actuarial Science Scholarship
1 award $2500
Deadline October (Fall) No application required
The scholarship will be awarded to a University of Regina undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
- Registered and remain registered in a minimum of 9 credit hours in the semester the award is presented
- Successfully completed a minimum of 60 credit hours toward their program
- Minimum undergraduate grade point average (UGPA) of 80%
- Successfully completed or currently enrolled in ACSC 116, 216, and 317
Kornelius G Toews Scholarship
1 award $3700
Deadline February (Winter) No application required
The scholarship will be awarded to a University of Regina student who meets the following criteria:
- Enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program or the Bachelor of Science Honours program, with a major in Mathematics, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics and Statistics
- Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 80%
- Successfully completed a minimum of 84 credit hours
- Registered and remains registered in a minimum 9 credit hours in the semester the scholarship is awarded
Note: Preference will be given to individuals in the Bachelor of Science Honours program. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant with the highest cumulative grade point average (CGPA).
James B. Carefoot Memorial Scholarship
1 award $700
Deadline February (Winter) No application required
The scholarship will be presented to a University of Regina undergraduate student who meets the following criteria:
- Enrolled in the Bachelor of Science or Science Honours program, majoring in Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, or Actuarial Science
- Minimum undergraduate grade point average (UGPA) of 80%
- Successfully completed a minimum of 54 credit hours
- Registered and remains registered in a minimum of 9 credit hours in the semester the award is presented
Note: Preference will be given to individuals in the Bachelor of Sciences Honours program.